The Daily Beast Podcast Trump's Circle Drops F-Bomb Post Putin Meet: Wolff
Aug 16, 2025
Michael Wolff, renowned Trump biographer and author of 'Fire and Fury', offers a critical look at Trump’s summit with Putin. He discusses the shadows cast by Jeffrey Epstein over this significant meeting, revealing Trump’s failed promises regarding Epstein's files. Wolff illustrates how Trump's actions often stem from distraction and self-image, while digging into the tense negotiations with Putin. The conversation also touches on the curious crossroads of celebrity culture and politics, leaving listeners questioning the future of U.S.-Russia relations.
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Summit As Distraction That Backfired
- Michael Wolff argues Trump used an impulsive Putin summit to distract from the Epstein file controversy.
- The meeting failed to deliver Trump's promised Ukraine deal and left him politically exposed.
Putin Had No Interest In A Ceasefire
- Wolff says Putin refused a ceasefire because he wants Ukraine outright, not a pause.
- That refusal left Trump unable to claim a diplomatic win and highlighted his lack of negotiating detail.
MAGA Gains From Trump’s Russia Deference
- Wolff notes MAGA supporters may prefer Trump aligning with Putin over siding with Zelensky.
- Trump's posture signals deference to Russia and a retreat from backing Ukraine.
