The Daily Beast Podcast Trump In Complete Crisis Over Epstein Email: Wolff
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Nov 16, 2025 
Michael Wolff, a journalist and author known for his incisive takes on political power, discusses the explosive implications of the Epstein emails for Donald Trump. He reveals how these revelations expose the deep-seated relationship between Trump and Epstein, leaving the president unusually silent. Wolff explores MAGA's unexpected push for transparency, despite the risks to Trump, and speculates on Ghislaine Maxwell's potential leverage with the White House. He warns that Trump's strategy of delay may falter as renewed scrutiny keeps the scandal in the limelight.
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Epstein–Trump Link Finally Breaks Open
- Michael Wolff argues the Epstein–Trump relationship is central and has finally come fully into view.
- He says this revelation explains why the country feels frozen and the story won't go away.
Trump's Silence Signals Disorientation
- Wolff says Trump is unusually silent because he feels cornered and has misplayed the matter.
- He suggests the White House genuinely doesn't know what happened between Trump and Epstein in earlier decades.
White House Likely In Disarray Handling Emails
- Wolff doubts the White House has an organized team handling the Epstein emails and expects chaos instead.
- He warns officials avoid responsibility because taking it invites blame and exposure.
