Fred Trump III, a nephew of Donald Trump, is unlikely to attend his uncle’s forthcoming inauguration due to his recent publishing ventures. His book takes a probing look into the unsavory actions of his uncle, including a disturbing incident where Donald suggested Fred’s disabled son, William, ought to die. Despite the icy relationship, Fred intends to immerse himself in advocating for disability rights within Washington’s circles, hinting at his shared relentlessness with Donald.
Like his uncle, Fred possesses a tenacious drive, a shared trait he likens to their mutual love for golf. This relentlessness fueled his determination to set up a nonprofit organization that is committed to improving the care and support for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He marshaled this initiative alongside his wife, Lisa.
Fred contends that Donald’s repeated use of ‘mentally disabled’ and derogatory terms to characterize his opposition, Kamala Harris, in the lead-up to the election underscores his detrimental perspectives on disability. He did attempt to retort to Donald’s slander of Harris’ mental prowess, but his response didn’t prove much of an attack.
Fred, in spite of his attempts to stand up for Harris, found himself doubting the efficacy of his reproach. He found it difficult to break through the wall of ignorance stating, ‘Regardless, you shouldn’t utter such remarks about anyone.’
Fred’s frustration isn’t solely directed towards Donald. He also expresses concerns about the cheerful response of Donald’s supporters, who were seen laughing as Trump transformed disability into a boorish gag.
Harking back to the unfortunate incident in 2015 when Trump ridiculed New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski’s disability, Fred illustrates how the supporters had once again found humor in an offensive situation. They reacted similarly when Trump mocked Kamala Harris, highlighting their persistent insensitivity towards disability.
Fred feels that the Harris-Walz campaign could have been more proactive and assertive on disability issues. He bemoans the failure of the campaign in engaging efficiently with disability organizations.
Adding to his disillusionment was the fact that Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota and father to a disabled child, did not take up the issue during his debate with Vice President-elect JD Vance. ‘Tim Walz does not even utter the word disability,’ laments Fred.
Fred continues, drawing attention to the young disabled child who became an inspirational figure during the convention, yet his issue was barely mentioned: ‘I was there to witness that.’
Despite the disdain he harbors for Donald Trump’s presidency, Fred dismisses the suggestions about questioning the recent election outcomes as futile. He insists that opposition should swiftly take action and become involved in causes that they find significant.
Fred is grounded in the view that wasting time and resources on questioning the credibility of the recent election results is misplaced. Instead, he urges individuals to engage swiftly in causes that they ardently care about.
The belief in effecting immediate change by getting involved in meaningful causes rather than questioning the veracity of the recent election forms the cornerstone of Fred’s message. He suggests that constructive efforts for impactful causes are far more beneficial.
Dedication to a purpose one truly believes in, Fred imparts, is the key to effecting change, rather than engaging in pointless debates over the election. He firmly advocates for taking swift, tactful actions towards contributing to issues that individuals are passionate about.