Chris Whipple

In a candid discussion, journalist Chris Whipple delves into his 11 interviews with Susie Wiles, Trump's Chief of Staff. Wiles shares insights on her unique relationship with Trump, labeling his personality as akin to an 'alcoholic's.' The conversation highlights her pivotal role in the 2016 campaign, her endorsement of controversial policies regarding Venezuela, and her views on cabinet members. Whipple exposes the complexities of Wiles' role—whether as an enabler or restrainer—while shedding light on her defense of Trump's health and behavior.

Chris Whipple, a veteran journalist and Vanity Fair contributor, delves into his eye-opening profile of Susie Wiles, a pivotal figure in Trump’s inner circle. He reveals how Wiles described Trump's 'alcoholic personality,' sparking chaos within the cabinet. Whipple shares insights from his unprecedented access, including revealing reactions from cabinet members and the public fallout from Wiles' candid remarks about notable allies. He examines the power dynamics in the White House and what this means for Wiles' future as Trump's chief of staff.

Catherine Rampell, an economics columnist at The Bulwark, dives into Trump's inaccuracies on inflation and tariffs, revealing their real-world economic impacts. Vaughn Hillyard, a senior White House correspondent, analyzes the chaotic messaging behind Trump's speech, while Mark Kelly, Arizona's U.S. Senator and former astronaut, critiques the address as defensive, mocking its math. Chris Whipple, an investigative journalist, shares insights from his Vanity Fair piece about Susie Wiles, highlighting her influence on Trump’s messaging and the political risks involved.

Chris Whipple, investigative journalist and author, dives into the secrets of Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff. They discuss her bold criticisms of Trump, calling him an 'alcoholic's personality', and her views on JD Vance and Elon Musk. Whipple reveals Wiles' intentions behind her Vanity Fair interviews, emphasizing her desire for fair representation. The conversation touches on the dynamics of power within the White House and how these revelations could impact Trump's influence and voter appeal. Expect surprising insights and candid assessments!

We have just ended Biden's first two years as president, and it's a great time to reflect back on the wild national security ride we’ve had. In fact, Chris Whipple has just done that by publishing his book, “The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House,” a deeply reported book that contains many interviews with Biden's inner circle.Lawfare publisher David Priess spoke with Chris about the transition from Trump to Biden, Biden's decision to pull out of Afghanistan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration's strategy of releasing intelligence before the invasion to try to both preempt the invasion and prepare European allies for what would come afterward, and much more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.