The Daily Beast Podcast Trump's Vile Rants About 'Fat Black Women': Wolff
Aug 24, 2025
Michael Wolff, a bestselling author and host of Inside Trump's Head, joins executive editor Hugh Doherty to discuss Trump's alarming fixation on Black women in politics. They delve into Trump's expanding enemies list, including notable figures like John Bolton and Tish James. The conversation also uncovers the implications of newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, revealing connections within Trump’s circle and the political fallout. Together, they highlight how Trump's rhetoric is reshaping racial politics in America.
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Escalation Of Presidential Intimidation
- Michael Wolff argues Trump's second term shows an escalation of using office power to intimidate and punish perceived enemies.
- He frames this as a break from norms, driven by Trump’s desire to chill opposition rather than govern policies.
Trump Targets Fed Independence
- Wolff says Trump wants the Federal Reserve under his control to dictate economic policy rather than let it act independently.
- He presents this push as part of a broader authoritarian impulse to remove institutional independence.
Obsession With Black Female Officials
- Wolff highlights a recurring Trump fixation on Black women in powerful legal roles, describing it as racial and pathological.
- He says this obsession manifested in derogatory fantasies and daily tirades calling them "fat black women."
