Inside Trump's Head This Proves Trump Knows He's In Big Trouble: Wolff
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Jan 14, 2026 
Michael Wolff, a renowned author and journalist known for his insights into Donald Trump's world, shares fascinating perspectives on Trump's psyche and leadership. Wolff explores Trump's anxiety over the upcoming midterms and discusses his theatrical foreign policy moves, including the attention-seeking antics surrounding Greenland and Venezuela. He highlights Trump's refusal to accept blame, emphasizing loyalty that often leads to blame-shifting. The conversation reveals how Trump's decisions are driven by a need for headlines that 'play' well with the public.
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Pam Bondi As Trump's Personal Lawyer
- Wolff recounts Trump treating Pam Bondi as his personal lawyer rather than the nation's attorney.
- Bondi tries to grant him favors but still faces his frustration and potential ouster when results falter.
Never His Fault: The Blame Mechanism
- Wolff emphasizes Trump cannot admit fault and always shifts blame onto others.
- That trait drives his expectation that lawyers perform miracles and then become targets when they fail.
Performative Foreign Policy Wins Attention
- Michael Wolff says Trump seeks headline-grabbing actions that "play" to distract from domestic problems.
- Foreign theatrics like Venezuela or Greenland are chosen because they command attention with limited risk.
