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Melania Is Trying to Ruin Me For Daring to Sue Her

Jul 24, 2026 · 56m

Summary

Joanna Coles and Michael Wolff discuss Trump’s legacy of "breakage," including a shifting Saudi nuclear deal and new abstinence-only teen health policies. Wolff details his lawsuit against Melania Trump over Epstein allegations, noting her legal team’s tactic of delay and harassment. The hosts also critique Trump’s outdated "communist" rhetoric, praise Senator John Ossoff’s hearings, and preview an upcoming episode on J.D. Vance’s book.

Topics discussed

Introduction and host introductions Trump's legacy defined as 'breakage' Ground News ad and media bias discussion Saudi nuclear deal and Kushner's role Melania Trump lawsuit and legal strategy AI's impact on legal costs and LifeLock ad Abstinence programs and Peter Thiel anecdote Trump's abstinence message and evangelical base John Ossoff's rise and communist rhetoric Mitch McConnell pre-obituary and StreetEasy ad Trump's plane, J.D. Vance book, and credits
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