This Is How Trump Staged His Own Political Funeral | Inside Trump's Head

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles unpack Donald Trump’s trip to Ireland, his apparent struggle to stay awake at a 9/11 memorial, and the increasingly conspicuous signs that the president’s hold on his party may be starting to weaken. They dig into JD Vance’s careful balancing act between loyalty to Trump and positioning himself as his successor, including the growing machinery behind a potential 2028 campaign, before turning to RFK Jr.’s surprisingly commanding performance at the Republican mini-convention and the extraordinary political path that brought him into Trump’s orbit. Ted Cruz also makes his inevitable return, while Trump’s own reaction to the prospect of a Republican successor looms over the entire discussion. Finally, Michael and Joanna take a close look at the new E. Jean Carroll documentary, her decision to come forward, the consequences she faced, and why her story takes on an even more powerful dimension when told in her own words. 00:00 - Trump’s Worst Nightmare Realized 00:12:09 - Melania’s New Look 00:16:33 - Trump’s Mini RNC Backfires 00:21:51 - JD Vance’s Balancing Act 00:30:31 - Trump Faces His Republican Successor 00:34:06 - RFK Jr. Makes His Case to MAGA 00:44:31 - How RFK Jr. Leveraged His Campaign 00:52:41 - Ted Cruz Wants Another Shot 00:54:01 - The E. Jean Carroll Documentary 01:03:45 - How Trump Intimidated the Media #trump #podcast #news 📖 Title: This Is How Trump Staged His Own Political Funeral 👂 Podcast: Inside Trump's Head 📺 Episode: 164 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: September 12, 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? Leave Joanna Coles, Michael Wolff or any of our guests a voicemail in our listener mailbox. Call (929) 274-3577 with your name and message and you may be featured on a podcast or on the Daily Beast. You can also send us an email at [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