Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast Kate Hudson | Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Stuns Washington with Explosive Vanity Fair Comments: A Closer Look
Dec 18, 2025
Kate Hudson, the acclaimed actress from Almost Famous, takes the spotlight to promote her film Songs Sung Blue. She shares delightful anecdotes about working with Hugh Jackman, including a surprising mentalist moment that left them both in awe. Hudson reveals her adventurous spirit by inviting herself to Neil Diamond's home, where she was deeply moved by his music's influence on her character. She also discusses her family's musical talents, hinting at a lively household filled with melodies and performances.
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Chief Of Staff's Rare Candor
- Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, gave unusually candid negative assessments about senior figures from inside the White House.
- Those comments stand out because they come from a current, central insider rather than a former aide.
Lengthy Interviews Turn Contentious
- Vanity Fair ran 11 in-depth interviews with Susie Wiles over nearly a year and published both interviews and glamour shots from the White House.
- Wiles later accused the piece of being a hit job despite being recorded multiple times by the reporter.
Insider Remarks Amplify Known Concerns
- Wiles' remarks included labeling people (e.g., Elon Musk as a ketamine user) and critiquing legal actions as score-settling.
- Those comments both confirm known concerns and amplify them because they come from someone still employed in the White House.