Inside Trump's Head

Why Trump Aide Is Thinking 25th Amendment: Wolff

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Nov 26, 2025
In a revealing conversation, Michael Wolff, an insightful author and journalist known for his keen political analysis, discusses Donald Trump’s peculiar relationship with food. He highlights Trump's fondness for fast food and oversized desserts, illustrating how these habits reflect his personality. They dive into the quirks of Trump’s dining in the White House, the significance of Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago, and how his culinary choices offer a glimpse into his larger-than-life persona.
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Unsettling Out‑Of‑Character Moment

  • Michael Wolff observes a startling out-of-character moment from Trump that alarmed White House aides and suggested a major mood swing.
  • The episode suggests the moment triggered talk of invoking the 25th Amendment due to concern about his mental state.
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Physical Cues Signaled Something Was Off

  • Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff detail physical and behavioral cues at the press conference that made Trump look small and fatigued.
  • They link those cues to a broader pattern of something being "off" rather than strategic play.
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Trump's One‑Track Thinking On Policy

  • Wolff argues Trump struggles to hold contradictory ideas and simplifies issues to single slogans like "Obamacare bad."
  • That rigidity makes complex policy tradeoffs, such as extending subsidies, politically and cognitively difficult for him.
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