Inside Trump's Head Trump Going off His Rocker as Judges Say No: Wolff
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Sep 5, 2025 Dive into the chaos of the Trump administration as Michael Wolff reveals the White House's rage against judicial pushback. Discover how tariffs are wielded as tools of power and the unsettling implications when a president defies checks and balances. The discussion touches on military rhetoric in domestic policy, recent election threats, and the evolving strategies of Democrats facing Trump's unique style. As the landscape shifts, questions arise about America's democratic future amidst rising tensions and unconventional tactics.
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A Bus Ride Inside Trump's Head
- Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff open with playful banter about a school-bus trip 'inside Trump's head.'
- The framing sets a conversational tone for a probe into Trump's reactions to being told no.
Tariffs As Unilateral Power Grab
- Michael Wolff argues Trump's tariffs were set unilaterally without legal rigor or congressional process.
- Courts pushed back by declaring those tariffs unconstitutional, challenging presidential unilateralism.
Being Told No Triggers Rage
- Wolff describes Trump's psychological reaction to being told no as immediate rage and personal affront.
- That rage drives him to try to reverse decisions and punish opponents rather than adapt within systems.
