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Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
Episode: Trump Aides Are Secretly Prepping for His Downfall
Description: Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to tackle the question Washington wonât confront: what happens when a presidentâs cognitive decline is visible but systematically rationalized by those around him. Wolff describes how Trumpâs inner circle shields alarming behavior as âTrump being Trump,â even as voters recognize familiar warning signs from their own families. He also explains the significance of Susie Wilesâ long-standing relationship with Marco Rubio, and why her influence still shows in his disciplined, professional posture as Trump spirals. As Trumpâs grandiosity acceleratesâfrom galloping speeches to branding national institutionsâColes asks why no one is willing to take th...