HOT TOPICS | EXCLUSIVE: White House Secrets EXPOSED! - December 17th, 2025

The Don Lemon Show

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News, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 17 December 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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This morning, we’re diving into an explosive Vanity Fair article that’s sending shockwaves through Washington. The piece is based on extraordinary access to Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, who rarely speaks to the press. Over months of on-the-record conversations, Wiles opens up about the inner workings of the White House, the chaos behind the scenes, and even describes Trump as having an “alcoholic’s personality.” We’re joined live by the author of the article, Chris Whipple, to break it all down. Why did Susie Wiles agree to this level of access? How are people inside the Trump administration reacting to these revelations? And what does this mean for the White House and the administration’s stability moving forward? This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMON and use LEMON at checkout for 15% off first time orders. This episode is sponsored by Beam. Go to https://shopbeam.com/LEMON, use code LEMON, and take advantage of my exclusive offer for up to 40% off during Beam’s Dream Powder. So with my discount code, LEMON, you can get their best selling dream powder for just $39 dollars. This episode is brought to you by Graza. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/DON and use promo code DON today for 20% off your first order! This episode is brought to you by MSI. Donate now to help millions of women get access to care — and to hope. You can Text LEMON to five eleven five eleven, or go to https://MSIUnited States.org. This episode is sponsored by Aura Frames. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/DONLEMON. Promo Code DONLEMON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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