Trump biographer says president believes his own hype — and it could sink the GOP
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks prior to a bilateral meeting with Switzerland's Federal President Guy Parmelin, Switzerland's Economy Minister Federal councillor Karin Keller-Sutter and Switzerland's Foreign Minister Federal councillor Ignazio Cassis, in Congress Centre, on the sideline of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Laurent Gillieron/Pool via REUTERS
President Donald Trump’s biographer Michael Wolff delivered a blunt warning this week, arguing that Trump’s genuine belief in his own rosy economic rhetoric has trapped him in a “reality bubble” that could doom Republicans in the midterms. Speaking at a Daily Beast live event after hearing Trump address global leaders at Davos, Wolff said he was struck by the realization that the president truly believes the economy is thriving — despite polling showing most Americans feel it’s getting worse and disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation. Wolff predicted the disconnect will cost Republicans their razor-thin House majority, possibly put the Senate in play, and leave the GOP politically damaged, as Trump prioritizes “the Trump show” over the party, driven by what Wolff described as a loyal fan base rather than a traditional political movement.
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Trump biographer says president believes his own hype — and it could sink the GOP Trump biographer says president believes his own hype — and it could sink the GOP
