Inside Trump's Head Real Reason Trump Is Never Going to Recover: Wolff
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Apr 8, 2026 
Michael Wolff, bestselling author and journalist known for Fire and Fury, gives a sharp take on Trump’s escalating brinkmanship. He discusses threats toward Iran, the Strait of Hormuz power shift, a shrinking inner circle stripped of agency, and how this crisis could spell political ruin while dragging allies down. Short, vivid, and provocative.
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Strait Of Hormuz Shift Gives Iran Unexpected Leverage
- Wolff says Trump's bombing campaign transformed the Strait of Hormuz from a free passage into an Iranian stranglehold.
- Insurers and ship operators now avoid the route, effectively embargoing about 20% of the world's oil.
Trump's Circle Loses Agency And Lowers Government IQ
- Wolff warns Trump's inner circle lacks independent agency because everyone fears his retaliation.
- That dynamic lowers the overall IQ of decision-making inside the administration, amplifying bad choices.
Trump Hooks Potential Successors To War Blame
- Wolff and Joanna note Trump is strategically linking potential successors to the war to undermine them.
- J.D. Vance and Pete Hegseth are being positioned to absorb blame for a forever war despite MAGA's anti-war bent.
