Inside Trump's Head Real Reason Trump Lost It Over TIME Magazine Cover
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Oct 15, 2025 
Join Michael Wolff, a seasoned chronicler of Donald Trump, as he delves into the chaos surrounding a controversial Time magazine cover. He explores why the cover enraged Trump and discusses the implications of perceived political prosecutions against his enemies. With Melania making a surprising reappearance and MAGA's fractures becoming evident over issues like Gaza, the conversation highlights the shifting dynamics in Trump’s world. Wolff also speculates on Trump’s strategies to maintain control as new challengers emerge.
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Politics Driven By Momentary Obsessions
- Michael Wolff argues Trump's political behavior is driven by moment-to-moment obsessions rather than fixed strategy.
- Wolff says understanding Trump's shifting focus is essential to interpreting his politics.
Time Cover Triggered Aged Obsession
- Joanna reads Trump's Truth Social rant about a Time cover he disliked and his complaint about the angle and hair.
- The hosts use this to show how small media moments obsessively capture Trump's attention.
Cover Photo Undermines A Hagiographic Piece
- Wolff calls the Time story 'hagiographic' while noting the cover photo was unflattering and possibly subversive.
- He links the cover's effect to Trump's historical obsession with Time covers and status symbols.