Why Trump's Slimy Humiliation Is Driving Him Mad
6/24/202655 min
Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine the strange new fixation consuming Donald Trump as the White House grapples with wars abroad, slipping poll numbers, and growing political trouble at home. Drawing on Wolff's conversations with insiders, they explore why an algae-filled reflecting pool has become the president's overwhelming obsession, what it may reveal about his state of mind, and why even longtime aides are struggling to explain it. They also unpack Trump's surprising foreknowledge of Keir Starmer's resignation, the impossible demands of modern political leadership, and why Volodymyr Zelensky's resilience is reshaping the war in Ukraine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clips
Transcript preview
First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
[upbeat music] This episode is brought to you by FOX 1. Watch all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup live in 4K for just $19.99 a month with three days free. Build your own multi-view, choose up to three streams, and follow player spotlights. Stay on top of every moment with live stats, highlights, and instant replays. The FIFA World Cup, streaming live on FOX 1. Offers are subject to change. See fox.com for complete terms and conditions.
Speaker 20:29
[upbeat music] Ooh, that lag. You find streaming has become a drag.
Speaker 30:35
With Quantum Fiber, you can see that the internet celebrates you.
Speaker 20:39
That's me.
Speaker 30:39
Back to the gaming you love so. Time to get the gigs that you need to go.
Speaker 20:44
From game to game and show to show.
Speaker 30:46
On and on, those playlists flow Quantum Fiber internet, don't forget.
Speaker 20:50
Super strong and swift, all speed, no sweat.
Speaker 30:52
Here to you. Learn more at quantumnfiber.com. Limited availability. Service in select locations only.
Michael Wolff· Guest1:00
The discussion that I'm having with, with people is that 60, 70, 80% of his time is devoted to the reflecting pool. This is against the background of a peace deal which is very precarious, polling numbers which are continue to drop, looking at the midterms calamity, but he is focused on the reflecting pool. This clearly has become, in his mind,