Donald Trump book 'will end his presidency', says author of explosive Fire and Fury expose'

[DonViejo]

Source: The Independent

Michael Wolff says book has exposed a 'very clear emperor-has-no-clothes effect' that will lead to US President's downfall

Lucy Pasha-Robinson @lucypasha an hour ago

A tell-all book on Donald Trump's first year in the White House will be the final nail in the coffin for his presidency, according to its author. Michael Wolff said his revelations about the US President were filtering into the public consciousness and would result in his term coming to an end.

Allegations that the former real estate mogul acts like a "child" and has "less credibility than perhaps anybody who has ever walked on Earth at this point" have already made global headlines since excerpts emerged this week.

“I think one of the interesting effects of the book so far is a very clear emperor-has-no-clothes effect,” Mr Wolff told BBC Radio 4. “The story that I have told seems to present this presidency in such a way that it says he can’t do his job."

He added: “Suddenly everywhere people are going ‘oh my God, it’s true, he has no clothes’. That’s the background to the perception and the understanding that will finally end ... this presidency.”

Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-fire-and-fury-book-end-presidency-author-michael-wolff-a8145261.html

[truthisfreedom]

1. Just how much audio is going to be made available to the public?

That's where the rubber will meet the proverbial road.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

2. That's a little grandiose, don't you think, Michael?

I'd think Robert Mueller's investigation might play a small part in the self-destruction of tRump and his minions.

[PJMcK]

9. Wolff is a bit full of himself, isn't he?

Of course, his book just got a huge boost from Trump's ridiculous comments. Good for the book's sales, I guess.

There is a point to Wolff's self-serving observation and that is that the general public is finally becoming aware that Trump is an empty vessel. Once that fundamental understanding about Trump becomes common knowledge, the Mueller investigation cannot be dismissed by the right wing noise machine. Too many people will believe the results of the investigation.

Over the years, I've found Wolff's writing to be uneven and often poorly sourced. I don't think I'll buy the book unless it ends up in the discount bin. However, if it helps bring an end to Trump-- in any way-- I'm all for it.

[mpcamb]

25. "That's a little grandiose, don't you think, Michael?" Not so sure...

It's the first thorough description of what's gone on behind the doors of the West Wing.
And it's an exceedingly ugly picture.
Your worst suppositions about this ignoramus turn out to be true.
The Republican congress has been intractable and are shown to be the traitorous scum you imagined.
Now voters, a better informed citizenry, can say, 'nope, this is too much. Get these rug rats out!'

[MarkMakers]

3. If that was his goal he released it too early

But that he and his publisher rushed it out indicates to me that they were really more concerned about the money.

At any rate the media and the gop/trump will have him and his book ground to dust long before mid-terms and it will be at best a "fart in a hurricane" by 2020.

[BannonsLiver]

13. Yes, those dopey publishers

With their crazy ideas of selling their wares and trying to make a profit! The nerve!

[MarkMakers]

14. Actually I realized that it's just about the money

Just saying it's not going to be the thing that drives trump from office

[forgotmylogin]

28. I thought moving it up was a preemptive step...

so that lawyers wouldn't have a chance to jump in and attempt to delay publication somehow.

[n2doc]

4. Hype n/t

[Pope George Ringo II]

26. Agreed

That's an effort to strike while the iron is hot and sell even more books rather than a serious prediction.

[BlueMTexpat]

5. From Wolff's mouth to

god's ears ...!

Yes, I also believe that Wolff is a self-aggrandizing POS. But if his book helps to get Trump - and others - ousted, then let him vaunt all he wants.

[Stainless]

6. Teflon Don is truly a con artist who is invulnerable to criticism

This book is a barely noticeable distraction for the vulgar and sadistic Oligarchs who want to own all the wealth and to enslave us all. To them, Trump is merely a firmly ensconced, useful idiot.

Always remember; unless you're very well off, any adversity can easily destroy your security and well being. The Oligarchs truly don't care about you after you have served them. They want you gone!

[Dave Starsky]

8. The Republicans are perfectly happy with this whole situation.

He will remain in office as long as he pleases, unless we either vote him out or physically drag him out by that shit on top of his head.

[bucolic_frolic]

7. And ... and ... and this author was granted WH access by that Stable Genuis himself!!

ROFLMAO



And I don't get to post ''s very often!!

[jvill]

10. A reminder that Michael Wolff is still an intolerable ahole

He's generally loathed in the NYC media scene for being, well, an intolerable ahole.
Glad he's doing the country a service at this moment, but this is just him trying to sell more books.

[CrispyQ]

11. No it won't.

The only thing that's really changed, is Trump's condition is much worse than we thought. Trump's base doesn't believe a word of it & GOP leadership will double down in support of him–they are on a tax cut high. As for the voters, the book will be ancient history by November.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

12. All the crap that Candidate Trump said of his opponents didn't end his campaign, ...

... and this book won't end his presidency. It will, however, enrich the author.

[steve2470]

15. Sadly, no it won't end his presidency....

We Dems already knew most of the scandals, the mushy middle is increasingly convinced, but the GOP base ? Nope. Trump would have to run around Washington DC stark naked howling at the moon in front of Fox News cameras, and even THEN....some of his base would say "oh poor Donald is having a bad day". Sigh.

Maybe if the Republicans get decimated in the mid-terms 1932-style...then they might consider getting rid of him.

[AKing]

16. Easiest way to keep the book relevent? Taunt our childish POTUS!

[SunSeeker]

17. I wish Michael Wolff was a bit more humble. He is hurting himself and the credibility of the book.

He should take a Joe Friday "just the facts" attitude when interviewed about the book. It is an important book, but he was only able to get access and write it because of the sheer incompetence of the Trump administration, and Wolff's connection with Roger Ailes. Wolff just got lucky.

With regard to ending Trump's presidency, no, this will not be the tipping point. Everyone who was paying attention already knew this shit, he just added details. People who support Trump will continue to support Trump.

What the book will do is greatly diminish Steve Bannon's power, because it prompted Bannon's financial backers, the Mercers, to abandon him. The Mercer's have made it clear they still support Trump.

The only thing that will end Trump's presidency is voters VOTING for a Democratic majority in 2018 and/or a Democratic President in 2020.

[FakeNoose]

22. Yes GOTV is everything

I think it's going to be a BLUE Year!

[roamer65]

18. His pResidency is 10 months away from ending anyway.

When the Congress flips Dem, he will be severely neutered.

[Pope George Ringo II]

27. He'll be reminded of Obama's executive orders in the inverse situation

So, Donald Trump, not even having to pretend he wants to work with Congress anymore, armed with a pen, and desperate for praise from his Fox News cronies every four hours.

This has its moments, but it's not all positive for the country.

[Kablooie]

19. No it won't.

Every new scandal was supposed to end his presidency but none of them even dented his popularity.
Yes in any rational world this would do it, but so would many, many other things in the past.
As long as the Republicans support him he will remain in power.

Now that the Republicans have irretrievably linked their futures with Trump's, if he goes down, they will go down with him.
They've decided it's worth the risk of ending their lives in prison in order to protect Trump from true justice.

Their one hope is to gain total corrupt control of the judicial system and destroy American democracy before November.

It's going to be a long, unpleasant ride to hell.
It could be hell for us or hell for them, but it will be hell for somebody.

[DeminPennswoods]

20. Mel Brooks has said that he wanted

to make a laughingstock out of Hitler via "The Producers".

I think Wolff's book has accomplished that same goal with Trump. He'll still be viewed as a savior by his shrinking base, but everyone else who reads this book is going to see Trump as the buffoon he is.

[samnsara]

21. people are stupid and they will forget this book in a few months...

..so we've got to keep the fury going somehow..

[Va Lefty]

24. Very true not sure how much of a "shelf life" this has in regards to 2018 much less 2020

[bucolic_frolic]

23. RNC Talking Points for Wolff book posted on Twitter

Link to tweet

[rainin]

29. I've watched a couple of his interviews

and he appears more credible than Trump ever was. I believe him.

And to anyone who doesn't, I say, "And who let him in? Mr. Genius?"

[lunasun]

30. No it won't.i know very little of the book but very unlikely considering the subject

[demosincebirth]

31. No such luck.

[Kimchijeon]

32. People fall for obviously fake shit like flat earth trolls so no...

We'd do well to acknowledge just how damn gullible most people are.

Sorry!