The Source with Kaitlan Collins

Trump’s Chief Of Staff Shocks With Candid Interviews

Dec 17, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a bold U.S. Representative, discusses the rifts in the GOP and criticizes Trump's comments on a sensitive murder case, pushing for more empathy and domestic focus. Senator Rick Scott shares insights on healthcare reform, advocating for consumer-driven solutions amid subsidy expiration challenges. Ellie Honig, a former federal prosecutor, breaks down legal intricacies in a high-profile case, explaining the complexities of prosecuting intra-family murders and the potential for an insanity defense.
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INSIGHT

Chief Of Staff's Candid Undercuts White House Messaging

  • Susie Wiles' Vanity Fair interviews revealed blunt criticisms of Trump, Pence, and administration decisions that contradicted official messaging.
  • Her public pushback framed the article as a hit piece but did not dispute factual accuracy of the quotes.
INSIGHT

Internal Doubts On Key Second-Term Policies

  • Wiles criticized big policy decisions including tariff pain and USAID dismantling, signaling internal disagreement on core second-term policies.
  • She also described the president's temperament in stark terms that contrast with public praise from the White House.
ANECDOTE

Greene Condemns President's Reaction To Murder

  • Marjorie Taylor Greene recounted backlash from MAGA supporters after the president's comments on Rob Reiner's murder.
  • She called the president's initial statement "absolutely, completely below the office of the president."
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