No one knows why Donald Trump does what he does—and that often includes Donald Trump himself. The “Inside Trump’s Head” podcast, featuring Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles, offers unique insight into his whims, fears, lurches, and constant efforts at distraction.
On the latest episode, Wolff and Coles break down the chaos surrounding Trump’s war with Iran, a conflict where even top officials, allies, and the media seem unable to explain what the strategy actually is. Perhaps that’s just because there is no strategy, beyond the bottom line? There’s further chaos to assess in Texas, on Capitol Hill, and at gas stations across the country, of course; here on Substack, we’re highlighting the five points that are lighting Trump’s latest five-alarm fire.
o Roll call: The president’s behavior in the presence of grizzled generals, military leaders and his Joint Chiefs of Staff is described as “awkward” and uncomfortable. He dismisses their information because he “can’t stand” that they know more than he does—in a very real (and very dangerous) sense, Trump views information as an enemy in and of itself. His reactive defensiveness prioritizes rhetorical impact over a consistent, well-vetted message or strategy.