The Dispatch Podcast Donald Trump’s Soul | Interview: Olivia Nuzzi
Sep 16, 2024
Olivia Nuzzi, Washington correspondent for New York Magazine and host of Bloomberg TV show Working Capital, digs into her fascinating profile of Donald Trump. She discusses the aftermath of a recent assassination attempt on him, revealing how it’s affected his persona. Nuzzi explores Trump’s childhood, his complicated self-image, and his interactions during a surreal portrait session. The conversation also touches on the important topic of humanizing controversial figures, and the dynamic relationships Trump maintains in politics.
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Nuzzi's Profile of Biden
- Olivia Nuzzi's profile of Joe Biden contributed to questions about his fitness for office.
- This interview explores Trump's essence, profiling ethics, and Biden's mental state.
Trump After Assassination Attempt
- After the assassination attempt, Donald Trump seemed more subdued and thoughtful in Olivia Nuzzi's interview.
- He was preoccupied with influencing the narrative and focused on the attempt itself.
Trump's Reaction to Trauma
- Trump displayed resilience and a focus on projecting strength after the assassination attempt.
- His behavior, including frequent discussion of the event, might be a way to avoid deeper emotional processing.