The Truth Behind Trump's Legal Battles

In a candid conversation, Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, revealed that President Trump's push for prosecutions is partly driven by a desire for revenge. She mentioned that she had an informal agreement with Trump to stop targeting political opponents after 90 days, but it seems that didn't work out. Wiles admitted that while Trump isn't always thinking about payback, he won't hesitate to act when the chance arises. Wiles' comments came during a series of interviews with Chris Whipple, which were published by Vanity Fair. She confirmed that Trump is using the legal system to retaliate against his enemies. Additionally, she clarified that Trump's claim about former President Bill Clinton visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island was not true.Over the course of 11 interviews, Wiles shared her thoughts on various administration members. She described Trump as having an alcoholic's personality. She also mentioned that Vice President JD Vance had been a conspiracy theorist for a decade and that his shift from critic to ally was more political than principled. Wiles also had strong opinions about other figures, calling Elon Musk an odd duck and Russell T. Vought a right-wing zealot. She also criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files. Wiles discussed her disagreements with Trump's decisions. She urged him not to pardon the most violent rioters from January 6, 2021, but he did anyway. She also tried to get him to delay major tariffs due to disagreements among advisers. Additionally, she suggested that the administration should be more careful with deportations to avoid mistakes. Despite her disagreements, Wiles didn't complain about being overruled. She mentioned that there were times she was outvoted and that in case of a tie, Trump's decision prevailed.