The Daily Beast Podcast This Is Why Trump Lost It After Kirk Murder: Wolff
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Sep 14, 2025 
Michael Wolff, a renowned chronicler of Trump and author, joins Joanna Coles to dissect Donald Trump's controversial response to Charlie Kirk's murder. They discuss the eerie detachment in Trump's demeanor and his frantic blame-shifting towards the left. The conversation unfurls the complex interplay of tragedy and politics, revealing how Trump's past haunts him amid social media chaos. Wolff also delves into the fissures within Trump's cabinet, particularly regarding inflation and RFK Jr., shedding light on the eerie shadows of Epstein's influence in today's politics.
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Weaponizing A Tragedy
- Michael Wolff argues Trump weaponized Charlie Kirk's death for politics before facts were known.
- He says that rush to blame the left is irresponsible and dangerous.
Leadership Versus Political Gain
- Wolff says the White House resists treating the killing as a political event while simultaneously using it politically.
- He argues leadership should show empathy but the administration turned the death into a weapon against opponents.
Shooter Profile, Not Political Conspiracy
- Wolff frames the shooting as the act of a disturbed young man with access to firearms, not a targeted political assassination.
- He warns the MAGA reaction is transforming a local tragedy into a broader political confrontation.