The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Off Rails as Susie Wiles Fiasco Takes Worse Turn
Dec 17, 2025
Asawin Suebsaeng, a political reporter for Zeteo known for his coverage of the Trump administration, discusses the fallout from Susie Wiles' candid Vanity Fair interviews. Wiles' assertion that Trump's prosecutions are about 'retribution' complicates his legal battles, providing ammunition for his adversaries. Suebsaeng critiques Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s fervent defense of Trump and analyzes how such loyalty often mirrors authoritarian sycophancy. The conversation delves into the broader implications of these admissions on Trump's judicial challenges.
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Wiles’ Retribution Admission Changes Framing
- Susie Wiles admitted on record that some of Trump's prosecutions look like retribution.
- That admission reframes the prosecutions as politically motivated rather than purely legal actions.
Wiles Likely Thought Remarks Were Off The Record
- Sources say Wiles likely thought parts of her interviews were off the record and did not expect them to be published on the record.
- Her surprise at being quoted explains the administration's aggressive attacks on the reporter and Vanity Fair.
White House Expects Favorable Media Balance
- The White House response framed Vanity Fair as a hit piece and claimed missing positive context.
- That reaction reveals an expectation that media should balance criticism with glowing praise for Trump.