The Daily Beast Podcast Ailing Trump Knows His Reign Is Nearly Over: Wolff
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Jan 25, 2026 
Michael Wolff, author and political reporter known for inside-the-White-House books, discusses a White House in drift. He recounts Davos fallout, international pushback led by figures like Mark Carney, and how allies and Europe are chipping away at the strongman image. Conversations cover legal battles, health scares, shifting tactics, and whether the coming political tests could mark a turning point.
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Davos Exposed Trump's Waning Global Clout
- Michael Wolff argues Davos revealed a reversal in Trump's global standing and confidence.
- He says Trump's strongman image is cracking after international pushback and poor polls.
International Leaders Are Confronting Trump
- Wolff highlights Mark Carney and European leaders confronting Trump as a new phase of pushback.
- He says foreign leaders are beginning to call Trump's bluff and manoeuvre independently of the U.S.
Strength Is Trump's Political Currency
- Wolff explains Trump's core political strength was always appearing unyielding.
- When he looks weak or helpless, that core appeal to voters erodes quickly.