Inside Trump's Head How the Epstein Files Backfired on Trump: Wolff
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Dec 24, 2025 Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into the chaotic release of the Epstein files, discussing how it has backfired on Trump, obscuring facts while igniting speculation about his knowledge of the situation. They probe the impacts of brand, spectacle, and disorder in Trump's political strategy. The duo also raises concerns about government officials' departure from Congress and the implications of media-driven investigation into Trump’s ties to Epstein. Plus, they touch on the risks of amateur diplomacy, social-media strategy, and Trump's obsession with branding.
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Release Can Obscure More Than Reveal
- Flooding the public with raw Epstein files obscures facts rather than clarifying them.
- Michael Wolff argues indiscriminate release increases confusion and fuels conspiracy, not truth.
Epstein File Is A Garbage Can Of Material
- The Epstein file functions as a 'garbage can' of anything mentioning Epstein, including dubious items.
- Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff note fakes and unverifiable letters lurk among genuine documents.
Run A Formal Investigation, Not A Dump
- Conduct a formal, labeled investigation rather than an unstructured dump when seeking clarity.
- Proper categorization and qualification of documents prevents public confusion and misinterpretation.