Inside Trump's Head Why Trump Is Obsessed by Burning Evidence: Wolff
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Nov 19, 2025 
Michael Wolff, an award-winning journalist and author, joins Joanna Coles to unpack the mysteries surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and the controversial evidence linked to it. Wolff discusses Trump's obsession with destroying evidence, drawing parallels to Nixon’s infamous tape-burning. They analyze the complexities of the Epstein files, potential missing evidence, and speculate on the motives behind delaying disclosures. The conversation delves into how political pressure might influence the DOJ and FBI, and the broader implications for Trump's political future.
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Trump's 'Burn The Tapes' Obsession
- Michael Wolff highlights Trump's recurring obsession with Nixon's unburned tapes as revealing a deeper fear of incriminating records.
- Wolff suggests Trump fantasizes about destroying evidence to avoid exposure and accountability.
'Flood The Zone' As A Political Tactic
- Wolff explains Republicans flooded the zone by releasing tens of thousands of Epstein emails to bury other stories.
- He frames the flood as a deliberate tactic to make Epstein files one among many distractions.
Trump's Reluctance Signals Vulnerability
- Wolff notes Trump reversed from promising to release the Epstein files to resisting it, signalling those files may be dangerous to him.
- He argues Trump's reluctance implies personal vulnerability in the Epstein material.
