Inside Trump's Head Why Trump's War Is Only About Himself: Wolff
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Mar 1, 2026 A probing look at a sudden pivot to strikes on Iran and whether the moves are tactical or personal theater. A theory that U.S. policy mirrors one man’s instincts and survival strategy. Discussion of how the MAGA base and midterms shape risky decisions. A turn into AI’s military role, tech firms’ power, and what media consolidation means for newsrooms.
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Government Of One Explains Trump's Foreign Policy
- Trump's decisions come from what's in his head rather than institutional strategy.
- Michael Wolff calls it a "government of one" where staff try to anticipate his impulses, making policy unpredictable.
Bombing To Manufacture A Quick Victory
- Trump frames military action around declaring a quick personal victory rather than clear strategic goals.
- Wolff argues limited bombing without occupation is unlikely to achieve regime change but can let Trump claim a win.
Ambiguous Appeals Could Spark Chaos In Iran
- Trump's speech to Iranians mixes direct appeals with vague targets, risking chaos rather than controlled change.
- Joanna Coles highlights the unclear "you" in his call for Iranians to rise, which could produce civil unrest.
