The Daily Beast Podcast How Trump's Threats Have Left Him Exposed: Wolff
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Feb 20, 2026 
Michael Wolff, columnist and bestselling author known for inside-the-Beltway reporting. He untangles Prince Andrew’s arrest and its financial focus. He dissects Trump’s Board of Peace and fundraising plans for Gaza. He probes U.S. pressure on Iran, questions over war planning, and whether chaos is strategy or loss of control.
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Waking To The Prince Andrew Arrest
- Joanna Coles recounts waking to frantic texts about Prince Andrew's arrest and compares American and British reactions.
- The arrest dominated British conversation because of the royal family's public funding and reputation risk.
Charges Shift Focus To Finance
- Michael Wolff highlights Andrew's arrest is for alleged financial misconduct, not sexual crimes central to public focus.
- Prosecuting a secondary charge can mirror an 'Al Capone' strategy to ensure accountability.
Epstein Files Expose Access-for-Favors
- The Epstein files reveal Andrew's willingness to trade privileged information for favors, exposing his long-standing reputation as financially opportunistic.
- Wolff expects a plea deal to avoid a full Old Bailey trial given reputational stakes.