Inside Trump's Head These Are Trump's Biggest Achilles' Heels: Wolff
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Jan 21, 2026 Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dissect Trump's strategies—or lack thereof. They argue that his endurance lies not in a grand plan but in a reality TV-like performance of dominance. The duo examines how impulsive decisions, like late-night posts, shape policy and complicate international relations. They identify key vulnerabilities, including ties to Epstein and immigration raids, that could trouble his support. Economic grandiosity clashes with harsh realities, while Trump's admiration for strongmen reflects his leadership style. It’s a revealing look at the chaos of his presidency.
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Power Through Performance
- Michael Wolff argues Trump's core tactic is projecting dominance learned from reality TV rather than coherent strategy.
- That illusion of strength keeps him afloat even when logic says he should fail.
Policy By Middle-Of-The-Night Posts
- Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff describe Trump's overnight posts as de facto policy-making.
- White House staff wake to his socials and scramble to make his impulses real.
When Absurdity Becomes Geopolitics
- The Greenland episode shows how an unserious idea becomes a global crisis because everyone must treat presidential posts as real.
- The mirroring between Trump's actions and global responses escalates nonsense into diplomacy chaos.
