I've Got the Proof: Trump Is History's Worst Idiot

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🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAILYBEAST and use DAILYBEAST at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. David Rothkopf, the Daily Beast's Chief Global Affairs Correspondent, joins Joanna Coles to explain why he is convinced history will judge Donald Trump as its most powerful, and biggest, idiot. In a wide-ranging and high-energy conversation, Rothkopf and Coles unpack Trump’s escalating clashes—from the Vatican to Iran—alongside the surreal spectacle of his self-styled “deity” posts and the global consequences of his decision-making. They also dive into the political fallout at home and abroad, including Viktor Orbán’s stunning defeat and what it signals for the future of right-wing populism. It’s a sharp, provocative look at power, instability, and the increasingly bizarre reality shaping global politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Who is this guy, the gray-bearded guy?
0:02.0	Does anybody know who it is?
0:04.0	Well, everybody said, gee, that looks a lot like Jeffrey Epistee.
0:07.0	Trump is an idiot.
0:10.0	There are no lessons to learn from watching Donald Trump except what not to do.
0:15.0	Could these be emergency signals emitting from the president saying,
0:20.0	I've had enough, get me out of here.
0:21.9	What more do I need to do to show?
0:23.9	I'm not fit for office.
0:25.7	All these theories, you know, oh, Trump is a mastermind and he's playing us and he knows
0:29.7	what he's doing.
0:30.7	This is bullshit.
0:31.9	I'm Joanna Coles.
0:34.9	This is The Daily Beast podcast.
0:36.6	You are in for a treat. We have a smorgasbord of drama for you today. We have Melania Gate. We've got J.D. Vance. We've got Victor Orban, loser. We've got the Strait of Ormuse. And of course, we've got my new crush, Pope Leo the 14th. And to go through
1:00.0	it all, tell us what to think, and frankly, help us all stay sane. We have David Rothkopf.
1:06.4	But before we start our conversation, just a reminder, if you haven't subscribed to the Daily Beast podcast, please do smash the subscription button wherever you are.
1:16.1	The reason we can bring you conversations like this is because we are independent media.
1:21.3	And so we really appreciate your support.
1:24.4	Thank you for doing that.
1:25.7	And now let's get into it. David Rothkopf, I need help with my
1:33.0	mental health. I need help with my mental health, David. There's so much going on. As they say,
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