The Daily Beast Podcast How Jared Played Trump to Grease Own Pocket: Wolff
Oct 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Michael Wolff, an author and political commentator who dives into Trump’s inner circle, explores Jared Kushner's multifaceted role during Trump's presidency. They dissect Trump's snub by the Nobel Peace Prize and his relentless quest for validation. Wolff reveals how Kushner monetized White House influence and navigated complex Middle East deals, balancing ambition with family loyalty. The conversation unveils the intricate dance between political strategy and personal profit, showcasing how business and diplomacy intertwined in the Trump era.
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Nobel Obsession Drives Trump's Peace Push
- Michael Wolff argues Trump genuinely believed he was destined for the Nobel Peace Prize and promoted that narrative loudly.
- Wolff links Trump's peace push to personal validation rather than altruistic aims.
Governing To Benefit The Governing
- Wolff frames Jared as representing the Trump-era impulse to have governing work for those governing.
- He characterizes this as a broader theme of grift and monetization of public office.
From Family Business To Billion-Dollar Deals
- Wolff recounts Jared taking over his father's business while his father served weekends in jail.
- He notes Jared later used White House proximity to recruit billions for private ventures.
