Inside Trump's Head Why MAGA's Falling Apart in Front of Trump: Wolff
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Oct 8, 2025 Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive deep into the cracks within Trump’s MAGA coalition. They discuss Trump's troubling ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and the resurfacing of Epstein anxieties. The conversation shifts to the rise of Christian nationalism and its impact on Trump's base. As Tucker Carlson's ambitions are examined, the hosts highlight the brewing power struggles among emerging leaders like J.D. Vance. Ultimately, they ponder whether Trump still commands loyalty or if he's losing grip on the movement he once dominated.
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Attention Drives Trump's Politics
- Michael Wolff argues Trump's political behavior is driven by attention rather than policy or ideology.
- That attention-seeking explains his performative, unpredictable political moves and cult-like base loyalty.
Maxwell Rears A Pardon Problem
- Wolff and Coles say Ghislaine Maxwell's denied clemency leaves Trump in a tricky public position.
- They suspect a behind-the-scenes deal and predict a pardon could happen within months.
Epstein Files Won't Resolve The Crisis
- Release of Epstein-related materials will be partial and heavily redacted, not a clean resolution.
- Wolff warns that piecemeal disclosures will prolong political turmoil rather than solve it.
