Inside Trump's Head Why Trump Is Obsessed by Burning Evidence: Wolff
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Nov 19, 2025 
Michael Wolff, an award-winning journalist and author, joins Joanna Coles to unpack the mysteries surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and the controversial evidence linked to it. Wolff discusses Trump's obsession with destroying evidence, drawing parallels to Nixon’s infamous tape-burning. They analyze the complexities of the Epstein files, potential missing evidence, and speculate on the motives behind delaying disclosures. The conversation delves into how political pressure might influence the DOJ and FBI, and the broader implications for Trump's political future.
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Trump's Reluctance Signals Vulnerability
- Wolff notes Trump reversed from promising to release the Epstein files to resisting it, signalling those files may be dangerous to him.
- He argues Trump's reluctance implies personal vulnerability in the Epstein material.
Epstein Evidence Is Fragmented Across Systems
- Wolff maps the fragmented custody of Epstein evidence across FBI, SDNY, grand juries, states, and foreign sites.
- He warns that 'Epstein files' is undefined and scattered, complicating any release.
Executive Branch Controls The Narrative
- Wolff warns the executive branch curates released material and can redact or selectively hand over documents.
- He suggests the DOJ/FBI could present a version that spares Trump while exposing others.
