Inside Trump's Head This Is The Beginning of the End for Trump: Wolff
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Nov 7, 2025 
Michael Wolff, a veteran journalist and author known for his insights into the Trump White House, joins Joanna Coles to explore the shifting tides of Trump's political power. They discuss Trump's chaotic reactions to election losses, his knack for reframing bad news as triumph, and his habit of creating new enemies. Wolff shares the dynamics within the West Wing as staff scramble to manage the fallout, revealing Trump’s blame-shifting strategies and the complicated loyalty of Republican operatives caught in his orbit.
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Trump's Power Can Be Reversed
- Michael Wolff argues Trump's political decline is plausible and follows historical reversals in US politics.
- He frames recent losses as evidence that seemingly permanent figures can be fleeting.
Bad News Gets Recast Or Blamed
- Wolff describes Trump habitually reframing bad news as wins or conspiracies to avoid accountability.
- This pattern leads Trump to redouble efforts rather than adapt strategically.
How A Morning With Trump Unfolds
- Wolff recounts Trump's morning ritual: watching TV, calling someone to rehash coverage, and dictating the script for aides.
- That morning briefing becomes the template for the administration's public messaging.
