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Biographer Michael Wolff says Republican senators are reevaluating Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks as Bill Pulte—an unwavering Trump loyalist with no intelligence background—becomes acting Director of National Intelligence, triggering bipartisan pushback and testing MAGA loyalty; McConnell and Cassidy say he’s unqualified, while Trump argues for a slimmer, more empowered ODNI and hints at staff shakeups.
A federal judge tossed Michael Wolff’s anti-SLAPP suit against Melania Trump after ruling he was trying to litigate a dispute before a formal lawsuit existed, but Wolff says he will continue pursuing the claims via state and/or federal routes, arguing his remarks were protected speech; the judge criticized “tactical gamesmanship,” leaving the legal battle far from over.
A U.S. district judge dismissed Michael Wolff’s anti-SLAPP attempt to block Melania Trump’s forthcoming defamation suit, ruling the move preemptive and an improper forum-shopping tactic. The court declined to exercise jurisdiction and said the dispute should be litigated like any other in the proper forum, with Melania continuing her defamation case in Florida after Wolff’s comments tied to Epstein and the Trump administration.
Michael Wolff argues Trump’s Beijing visit was a setback for the president and a win for China, with Beijing’s display of power contrasting the White House spin, and hints of side deals as Trump seeks gains amid unresolved Taiwan arms decisions.
Michael Wolff argues Melania Trump’s unpredictable moves, including a Washington Post Mother’s Day op-ed praising motherhood, are creating a White House liability and hint at a break with Donald Trump; readers mocked the column, Wolff warned the timing could be dangerous for the President, and there was no comment from either the Post or the White House.
Michael Wolff argues on Inside Trump’s Head that Trump’s repeated threats to invoke the Insurrection Act to crack down on anti-ICE protests are more about drama than policy and could backfire, as insiders warn of the cost and a growing backlash in polls; despite Trump’s threats, aides discuss recalibrating ICE tactics, while Minnesota officials and surveys show rising public disapproval of ICE operations and politics surrounding the crackdown.
Michael Wolff says Trump knows things are going wrong—weak job growth, rising prices, and looming midterm losses—and is seeking distractions, including a talk of seizing Greenland; Epstein and ICE-related fallout add to the pressure, while the White House rejects Wolff’s account and Trump alternates between public outbursts and headline-grabbing moves as 2026 approaches.
Victoria Wolff is transforming her lifestyle and her husband's public image by creating newsletters and social media content that showcase their life at their Amagansett home, blending domestic charm with media influence.
House Democrats released new emails involving Jeffrey Epstein that include discussions with author Michael Wolff about Donald Trump, revealing potential connections and exchanges from 2015 and 2019, including Epstein's denial of being banned from Mar-a-Lago and discussions on how to handle Trump's responses regarding Epstein.
Author Michael Wolff sued Melania Trump in New York after she threatened a $1 billion lawsuit over allegedly defamatory comments linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the threat is an attempt to silence him through intimidation and SLAPP tactics, with Wolff seeking a declaration that he did not defame her and protection under anti-SLAPP laws.
Reports have resurfaced claiming that former President Donald Trump may be feuding with his son Barron over Barron's height. According to author Michael Wolff, Trump is allegedly jealous of his son's height and never allows himself to be photographed with someone taller than him. Barron, who is now around 6'8", has been seen less frequently with his father since he surpassed Trump's height. While Wolff's credibility has been questioned, the issue of height insecurity has been reported on multiple occasions.
Michael Wolff's new book, "The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty," reveals several key points about Rupert Murdoch, Fox News, and US politics. These include Murdoch's surprise at the cost of the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News, his belief that Ron DeSantis would beat Trump for the Republican nomination, his expressed wish for Trump's death, Lachlan Murdoch's disdain for Trump, Rupert Murdoch's contempt for some Fox News stars, and rumors of Tucker Carlson considering a presidential run. The book also delves into salacious gossip, including Roger Ailes' derogatory comments about Trump and Jerry Hall accusing Murdoch of being a homophobe.
Michael Wolff and Brian Stelter are looking to profit from the Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, with Wolff spotted at Delaware Superior Court and discussing writing a book about Fox News, while Stelter is releasing his second book on Fox’s Network of Lies. Meanwhile, Newsmax, a competitor of Fox News, has all but ignored the case as it moves to trial this week, with sources suggesting the channel may avoid it altogether due to its own legal troubles with Dominion.