Inside Trump's Head Why Dems Finally Have Leverage Over Trump: Wolff
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Sep 26, 2025 Michael Wolff analyzes the looming government shutdown and highlights how Democrats now have a unique leverage against Trump. He discusses Trump’s tactics of confrontation and the cultural climate of fear he fosters. The conversation unpacks the implications of Schumer's leadership and whether public outrage can translate into organized political action. Wolff also warns about the broader threats to institutions and free speech, presenting shutdowns and mass action as potential tools to counter Trump's influence.
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Shutdowns Have Real Costs And Unintended Effects
- Wolff recounts past shutdowns including the Gingrich shutdown that backfired and the shutdown during the Lewinsky era.
- He notes furloughs and loss of pay have real human costs and unexpected political consequences.
Power Grows Where No One Resists
- Wolff stresses Trump will do anything because no one stops him and opponents don't know how to play his game.
- That vacuum of effective resistance amplifies Trump's ability to reshape institutions aggressively.
Kimmel U-Turn Reveals Public Pushback
- The ABC/Jimmy Kimmel episode showed corporate capitulation under threat and sparked wide entertainment pushback.
- Wolff sees that backlash as evidence there is public appetite for standing up to Trump if leaders mobilize it.
