I Know Why Trump’s Lost the Plot With Rage: Wolff

I Know Why Trump’s Lost the Plot With Rage: Wolff

From Inside Trump's Head by The Daily Beast, Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles

April 19, 2026 · 55 min · Season 1 · Episode 101

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Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles discuss the chaotic state of Trumpworld amidst global tensions and political challenges.

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Hosts: Michael Wolff, Joanna Coles

Topics covered

  • Trump
  • politics
  • midterms
  • global markets
  • strategy
  • conflict

Keywords

  • Trump
  • politics
  • midterms
  • global markets
  • strategy
  • JD Vance
  • Marco Rubio
  • Jared Kushner
  • Tucker Carlson

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