The Daily Beast Podcast Real Reason Trump Lost It Over TIME Magazine Cover
Oct 15, 2025
Journalist Michael Wolff, known for his exposés on Donald Trump, joins Joanna Coles to delve into the Time magazine cover that set Trump off. They explore Trump's volatile reaction, the psychological undercurrents driving his political maneuvers, and the shifting dynamics within his MAGA movement. Melania's return to the spotlight with a new documentary raises eyebrows, while Trump's relentless pursuit of perceived enemies reveals deeper tensions. The conversation provides a layered look at power, image, and the fragility of loyalty in Trump's world.
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Politics Driven By A Single Mind
- Michael Wolff argues the key to understanding Trump is to get inside his constantly shifting mind.
- Political reporting from the outside misses how one man's moment-to-moment obsessions drive national politics.
Trump's Fury Over Time Cover
- Joanna reads Trump's Truth Social rant about a Time cover and its unflattering angle.
- Wolff confirms the below-angle photo is a classic media technique to diminish a subject.
Image Versus Article: Symbolic Power
- Wolff calls the Time article 'hagiographic' while the cover photo undermines it.
- He highlights owner Mark Benioff's role and how covers still carry symbolic power for Trump.