Inside Trump's Head How Melania’s ‘Doc’ Made Trump’s Chaos Even Worse
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Jan 28, 2026 
Michael Wolff, veteran journalist known for insider books on Trump, offers a no-nonsense look at last week's White House chaos. He dissects how the Minneapolis ICE shootings triggered factional blame, why untrained agents and quota-driven policy mattered, and how Melania’s sidelined film rollout reshaped internal power dynamics. Short, sharp scenes of infighting and fragile loyalty emerge throughout.
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Melania As The Ultimate Tripwire
- Melania is a decisive tripwire in Trump's world whose displeasure can reverse policies and shift his behavior.
- Michael Wolff says her movie week was eclipsed by the Minneapolis ICE shootings, forcing a White House pivot.
Infighting Shapes Crisis Response
- Factional blame dominates the White House after Minneapolis, with Susie Wiles, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem at odds.
- Wolff argues the president 'wobbled' on immigration as internal factions traded accusations.
Removing Buffers Exposes Miller
- Removing Kristi Noem elevates Stephen Miller's exposure because fewer bureaucratic buffers remain.
- Wolff warns that if fixes fail, the blame will return to Miller without intermediaries.