IHIP News Trump Betrayed By His Inner Circle After Vanity Fair Bombshell
Dec 17, 2025
Vanity Fair's infiltration reveals Trump's inner circle's candid thoughts on him, with critical insights from Susie Wiles calling him an 'alcoholic personality.' The discussion dives into the fallout of these unfiltered remarks, tackling various figures like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio. The hosts examine Wiles' motives, her potential legacy, and contradictions in her statements. They also highlight the chaotic decision-making process within Trump’s team and celebrate the impact of investigative journalism in exposing these dynamics.
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Media Penetrates The Bubble
- Vanity Fair's interviews exposed candid, damaging views of Trump's inner circle that staffers themselves voiced on record.
- Jennifer Welch argues this piece and its photography are consequential journalism that pierced the administration's bubble.
Trump's 'Alcoholic Personality' Admission
- Susie Wiles described Trump as having an "alcoholic personality" and exaggerated traits when drinking.
- Angie Pumps Sullivan and Jennifer Welch treat that admission as both damning and revealing about Trump's behavior.
Staff Undermining Their Colleagues
- Wiles openly criticized numerous administration figures, calling J.D. Vance a long-time conspiracy theorist and other officials inept or zealots.
- Hosts emphasize the unusual self-sabotage of on-record staff undermining colleagues publicly.