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Why Trump's War Is Only About Himself: Wolff | Inside Trump's Head

For a limited time, get 50% off for life, free shipping, and 3 free gifts at Mars Men at MenGoToMars.com. #ad Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles go deep inside the black hole of Trump’s sudden pivot to war with Iran, dissecting the airstrikes, the regime-change rhetoric, and the president’s instinctive need to declare victory fast. From the surreal whiplash of launching a “Board of Peace” days before bombs fall, to the gamble of shock-and-awe without boots on the ground, they trace how foreign policy becomes personal survival strategy in a “government of one.” Is this a calculated move, a headline reset, or simply Trump following his gut in the fog of war? Along the way, they unravel the politics of his speech to Iranians, the MAGA base’s unease with another Middle East conflict, and the looming midterms that may be shaping every decision. 00:00 - Iran, Chaos, and the Fog of War 05:00 - How Decisions Get Made in Trumpland 10:25 - Trump’s Iran Speech: A Direct Appeal 15:15 - Iran, Hostages, and American Memory 19:45 - Ukraine, Russia, and Trump’s War Promises 24:20 - AI, the Military, and the Anthropic Standoff 29:30 - Who Governs AI? Silicon Valley vs the State 34:30 - War, Victory Claims, and the MAGA Base 39:30 - Bombing Without Occupation 44:45 - Endgame Scenarios and Global Fallout 📖 Title: Why Trump's War Is Only About Himself: Wolff 👂 Podcast: Inside Trump's Head 📺 Episode: 80 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: February 28, 2026 🎙️ Hosts: Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's YouTube community: https://youtube.com/@thedailybeast/join 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: youtube.com/@TheDailyBeast?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedailybeast Share this video on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thedailybeast.bsky.social Share this video on X: https://twitter.com/thedailybeast Share this video on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedailybeast