What They Won't Say About Trump's Health w/ Maggie Haberman - Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast

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The New York Times Maggie Haberman joins host Molly to discuss reporting from her new book "REGIME CHANGE: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump" on the inner workings of Trump’s second-term White House, including heightened scrutiny of an aging president’s health, tighter control of information, and a far less leaky staff culture than in Trump’s first term.

Haberman recounts Situation Room meetings over the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, describing internal clashes involving Dan Bongino, Kash Patel, J.D. Vance, Pam Bondi, and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as the team struggled with crisis communications, base expectations, and the president’s desire to keep the issue contained.

The conversation also explores factional tensions on immigration and tariffs, why loyalty and shared grievances have made staff more disciplined, Wiles’s role in creating a cohesive operation, and the influence of key aides and holdovers—along with figures like Natalie Harp and outside adviser Boris Epshteyn—who shape access and decision-making around the president. - 06/23/2026.