This Is Why Trump's Aides Endure his Endless Rage
Summary
In this special episode of Inside Trump's Head, hosts Michael Wolff and Joanna Chiu explore the psychology of Trump's "flunkies," analyzing how his administration is staffed by unqualified sycophants who endure constant humiliation to maintain their positions. The discussion covers the "intermittent reinforcement" tactics Trump uses to keep aides compliant, contrasting the broken careers of first-term officials like Rex Tillerson with current figures such as Marco Rubio, JD Vance, and Pete Hegseth. Wolff also examines the dynamic with tech billionaires and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, arguin…
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