Michael Wolff
The Disruptor
Contrarian and drawn to the edge; challenges the settled answer.
Michael Wolff is a journalist known for his provocative insights into the Trump administration and its impact on American politics. This interview reveals his ability to dissect complex political dynamics and his willingness to confront established narratives, positioning him as a disruptor in the political discourse.
“Absolutely. But I would say that, at least to judge by what has happened in the past, A hundred percent of the people who have been around Donald Trump, their relationships have broken down, they've been humiliated, they've been publicly fired, often they have been indicted. No one has survived this.”
“Of announcements and executive orders, a lot of which involves Steve Bannon at the time. Some of that happened, some of it didn't happen, but it was, again, mostly governing by headlines, which is where we are now.”
“He's an extraordinary showman. I mean, let's remember what's the fundamental thing about Donald Trump, what's the thing that distinguishes him from every other politician who has ever walked the earth? He was the star of a reality television show for 14 years, not one year, not two years, 14 years.”
“Well, even there, go there. You know, their teeth threaten tariffs throughout the first administration, and he levied some. He took some off. He responds on this issue pretty directly to the business community. The business community gets upset about this. He'll find some work around.”
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