The Real Reason Trump Runs America Like a TV Show | Inside Trump's Head

Michael Wolff joins Joanna Coles to unpack the one thing that drives Donald Trump more than policy, ideology, or even power: television. From The Apprentice to Fox News, Trump has always understood that fame is a currency, and the White House is just the ultimate reality show set. Wolff details how Trump doesn’t read briefings, rarely listens, and instead crafts his world based on ratings, Nielsen scores, and cable news cues. The former president treats lawyers like scripted TV characters, his cabinet as central casting, and the nation as an audience to captivate. From Roger Ailes and Rupert Murdoch to Sean Hannity and Bill Shine, Trump has manipulated media insiders to shape both his narrative and his presidency. This episode reveals why politics, for Trump, has never been about governance—it’s about performance, spectacle, and keeping the cameras rolling.

📖 Title: The Real Reason Trump Runs America Like a TV Show
👂 Podcast: Inside Trump's Head
📺 Episode: 51
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: December 25, 2025
🎙️ Hosts: Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff

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