Inside Trump's Head

Why Megalomaniac Trump Is Wrecking Kennedy Center

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Feb 6, 2026
Michael Wolff, author and journalist known for inside looks at U.S. power, joins Joanna Coles. They discuss how officials dodge Epstein questions and how Trump's personal attacks distract reporters. Wolff traces surprising names tied to Epstein and explains Trump's obsessive drive to rename and remake the Kennedy Center, a megalomaniacal bid that repels artists and makes little political sense.
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INSIGHT

'Epstein-Free Zone' In The White House

  • Inside the White House, staff treat Epstein as an 'Epstein-free zone' and avoid mentioning him.
  • Wolff says Trump insists he never knew Epstein and aides prohibit raising the subject.
ANECDOTE

Deepak Chopra At Epstein's House

  • Wolff recounts meeting Deepak Chopra at Jeffrey Epstein's house and notes Chopra connected him to the Kushner-Ivanka circle.
  • He describes Chopra as 'businesslike' and a conduit into Epstein's network.
INSIGHT

Epstein Files Reveal Intertwined Elite Network

  • Wolff highlights the Epstein files reveal how wealthy, influential figures are deeply intertwined.
  • He frames the documents as mapping an interconnected elite network.
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