Inside Trump's Head Trump Lets Slip What's Got Under His Skin: Wolff
Feb 18, 2026
Michael Wolff, American author and journalist known for insider books on Trump and media culture, weighs in on the fallout from the Epstein files. He discusses how the documents shift attention away from Trump, his ties between Epstein and Steve Bannon, and how public revelations create collateral damage for peripheral figures. The conversation traces rivalries, timing, and political consequences.
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Trump Called Wolff A 'Sleazebag' On Air Force One
- Michael Wolff recounts Trump angrily calling him a "sleazebag journalist" on Air Force One after Epstein-file revelations.
- Wolff says Trump believes Wolff and Epstein conspired to bring him down and that Trump is personally irritated by Wolff's Melania lawsuit.
Be Careful Asking Tough Questions On Air Force One
- Michael Wolff suggests reporters avoid pressing certain questions if they want continued access to Air Force One.
- He warns that asking tough questions risks being kicked off the plane and losing future access.
Wolff Introduced Bannon To Epstein
- Michael Wolff tells how he introduced Steve Bannon to Jeffrey Epstein in fall 2017 after Bannon left the White House.
- He describes Epstein and Bannon bonding over hatred and analysis of Donald Trump and becoming close friends.
