To be clear, what seems so unique is the assertion that the Blessed Virgin Mary’s presence was an attempt to divert him from his ministry. It logically follows then that the Blessed Virgin Mary was at that moment being a tool of the devil.
Jesus rebuked His family and those who expected Him to follow and leave the ministry He was doing which defied the powers of the day. Jesus rebuked Peter, too, when Peter was used by satan to try and divert Him from His mission.