Inside Trump's Head The Sleazy Reason Trump Can’t Quit Ghislaine Maxwell
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Aug 29, 2025 Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff dive deep into Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison interviews and her connection to Trump's political maneuverings. They explore Trump's conflicting emotions about potentially pardoning Maxwell, influenced by loyalty and financial ties. The discussion unveils how Epstein's social network, including controversial figures like Prince Andrew, intertwines with Trump's world. As they unravel the dark legacies of these relationships, they highlight the murky ethics of presidential pardons and the underlying motivations that guide Trump's decisions.
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Shared Social World Shapes Sympathy
- Michael Wolff says Ghislaine Maxwell fits into the same money-and-social world as Donald Trump.
- That shared social class creates sympathy and familiarity that may shape Trump's view of her.
Political Risk Versus Personal Inclination
- Wolff argues Trump is torn politically but personally inclined to pardon Maxwell.
- He suggests Trump feels he
Pardon Culture Rewards Wealth And Loyalty
- Wolff outlines a Trump-era 'pardon culture' that favors rich criminals and loyalists.
- He links pardons to identity and reciprocity: Trump empathizes with wealthy offenders and rewards loyalty.