The Daily Beast Podcast Why MAGA's Falling Apart in Front of Trump: Wolff
Oct 8, 2025
Join journalist Michael Wolff, known for his sharp insights into U.S. politics, as he dives deep into the fractures within Trump's MAGA coalition. Wolff discusses the implications of Trump’s puzzling responses regarding Ghislaine Maxwell and the resurfacing Epstein anxieties. He also examines Tucker Carlson's ambitions and the rise of Christian nationalism. Delve into how MAGA infighting signals a potential transition from Trump, with figures like J.D. Vance positioning themselves for the future while questioning the movement's core values.
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Attention Is Trump's Core Political Fuel
- Michael Wolff argues Trump's political behavior is driven more by craving attention than policy or ideology.
- He suggests this attention-seeking makes Trump's actions unpredictable and intensely performative.
Maxwell Decision Reopens Epstein Fears
- Wolff and Coles discuss Ghislaine Maxwell's denied clemency and how Trump's reaction revived 'Epstein face' anxieties.
- Wolff predicts a high likelihood of a future pardon and believes a deal may already exist.
Kirk Killing Unleashes MAGA Conspiracies
- The Charlie Kirk murder spawned competing narratives that fracture MAGA trust in official accounts.
- Wolff warns these conspiracies create political breaches between Trump, his base, and pro-Israel allies.
