Inside Trump's Head Trump Aides Are Secretly Prepping for His Downfall
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Dec 21, 2025 Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive deep into the troubling signs of presidential cognitive decline, examining how Trump's aides normalize alarming behavior. They analyze the GOP's internal power struggles, featuring Susie Wiles' influence on figures like Marco Rubio. As Trump's grandiosity mounts, they question why those around him remain silent. The conversation tackles the political ramifications of these dynamics and reflects on the broader implications for leadership and accountability.
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Media Misframes Trump As A Typical Politician
- Michael Wolff argues media misframes Trump by treating him as a conventional politician rather than trying to see things from his perspective.
- Understanding Trump requires thinking from inside his mind because his presidency depends on his daily feelings and impulses.
Epstein File Release As Strategic Diversion
- Wolff says the DOJ's Epstein file release was staged to bury content and redactions protect names Trump wants kept private.
- He frames the Clinton-focused spin as a deliberate diversion tactic used by Trump's team.
Blame-Shifting To Bill Clinton Is A Repeated Tactic
- Wolff explains Trump repeatedly deflects personal scandals by pointing to Bill Clinton as a tried tactic that changes the subject.
- He links this to the same pattern used after the Access Hollywood tape and other controversies.