Inside Trump's Head Trump's Staff Are Questioning His Mental Stability
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Dec 17, 2025 
Michael Wolff, an insightful author and journalist known for his deep dives into Trump's world, joins Joanna Coles to discuss a controversial Vanity Fair profile that puts Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, in a precarious position. Their conversation takes a darker turn when they analyze Trump's shocking reaction to the Reiner murders, prompting questions about his mental stability. Wolff argues that this isn't just cruelty; it reveals a troubling instinct for self-destruction, leaving one to wonder how long this presidency can survive such an alarming trajectory.
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Administrator Not Advisor
- Susie Wiles functions as a chief administrator who manages fallout rather than advising or restraining Donald Trump.
- That role has kept her in place because she doesn’t challenge Trump’s impulses or try to control him.
Profile Visibility Is Risky
- Media profiles can backfire when subjects are unpracticed at interviews and let slip candid remarks.
- Vanity Fair and similar pieces can elevate minor officials into risky visibility they normally avoid.
Treat Interviews As On The Record
- Assume on-the-record vs. off-the-record lines are unreliable and treat interviews cautiously.
- Prepare and limit access because casual gossip easily becomes damaging pull-quotes.
