Why Manic Trump Is in His ‘Crazy Uncle’ Era: Wolff | Inside Trump's Head

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles examine a White House that suddenly looks far less invincible, as Donald Trump lashes out at Republican senators, alienates allies he desperately needs, and faces growing signs that even the MAGA movement is beginning to question his leadership. They unpack Tucker Carlson's remarkable break with Trump, why JD Vance may be quietly positioning himself for what comes next, the political fallout from the Iran conflict, Pete Hegseth's shake-up of America's military leadership, and the surprising rise of Zohran Mamdani's influence inside the Democratic Party. From Trump's increasingly erratic behavior to the shifting alliances forming around him, this episode traces the cracks spreading through both parties as the 2028 race begins to take shape. 00:00 - Trump’s Second-Term Meltdown 04:00 - Trump’s Capitol Blowup With Republicans 08:31 - Why Senate Republicans Won’t Give Trump What He Wants 13:01 - Is Trump Entering a Dangerous New Phase? 19:50 - Why Tucker Carlson Says MAGA Has 'No Future' 24:30 - The MAGA Succession Fight Begins 28:57 - How The Iran Strike Reshaped Trump’s Presidency 33:30 - Incompetence Inside Trump’s Government 38:35 - Mamdani’s Political Earthquake And The Democratic Divide 43:46 - Why Chuck Schumer Is Losing Control 49:00 - Israel, Netanyahu, And Trump’s Political Bind 53:40 - JD And Usha Vance’s Awkward Public Image #trump #podcast #news 📖 Title: Why Manic Trump Is in His ‘Crazy Uncle’ Era: Wolff 👂 Podcast: Inside Trump's Head 📺 Episode: 130 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: June 25, 2026 🎙️ Hosts: Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's YouTube community:    / @thedailybeast   Have a question or comment for us? Send us an email: [email protected] The Daily Beast is committed to accurate, fair, independent, fast, and accountable journalism. We seek the truth and report it honestly, without fear or favor. We ground robust and provocative opinions in fact. Subscribe on YouTube:    / @thedailybeast   Follow us on Instagram:   / thedailybeast   Share this video on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedailybeas... Share this video on X:   / thedailybeast   Share this video on Facebook:   / thedailybeast