Maggie Haberman: The Trump Whisperer Comes to Town

No reporter in America understands former President Trump better, and in turn the circumstances that led to his presidency, and unlikely primacy within the Republican Party. Come hear Ms. Haberman discuss her book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America,” the definitive and newsy chronicle of Mr. Trump’s life before, during and after office, with fellow journalist Mark Leibovich and author of "Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission," an unsparing examination of Mr. Trump’s official support system.
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[@pmmk24]

I think Maggie is one of the finest and most credible journalists out there .

[@morci7138]

Maggie gave some answers that show a very deep commitment to being very professional at her job I wish we could find this kind of commitment in our elected officials

[@WilliamDumoreGlobz]

I have come to appreciate Maggie Haberman so very much. Such a breath of fresh air.

[@Jimboken1]

@@alicecrystalpalace Presumably the same way you 'fell on love' with Obama with zero history. Don't feel alone. The Nobel Committee made even President Obama feel sheepish.

[@Jimboken1]

@@alicecrystalpalace The comment was about you. The analogy made of many peoples' facile disposition to Obama did not make the comment about President Obama.

[@MrGabbyp]

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[@writenow6990]

Haberman, and other competent ethical journalists, have done the country a service by writing history as it happens. No revisionist interpretations or falsehoods, just testimony of facts. Haberman is great to admit what she doesn't know and isn't inclined to respond to questions outside her area of expertise. She's good at what she does.

[@Jimboken1]

I hope you get paid Stacy.

[@1247.cccccc]

Haberman, and other competent ethical journalists, LOL. This is objectively and obviously only believable to morons.

[@d-1486]

Maggie Haberman is so impressive. She’s as unflappable as a Roman stoic while still somehow being relatable.

[@sandrabailey9589]

I've watched many interviews with Ms. Haberman; this was the most informative; great questions by the moderator.

[@RainmanCT]

My lord we need more Maggie's in American journalism

[@anabaird3835]

ABSOLUTELY! We also need an American version of Australia Journalist, Leigh Sales. It's a few yrs old now, but if you've never seen her interview with Sarah Huckabee...OH! MY! WORD!!! It is a MUST SEE CLASSIC! Leigh Sales is a100% mature professional & 100% BEAST both at the same time! You will be like "Oh Thank you, Ana! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" And you are more than welcome!!🤗

[@1247.cccccc]

@@anabaird3835 Imagine that awwful jerk tried that with Biden or Hunter? That woman is a pro wrestler, not a journalist.

[@user-eb9pv4dw5p9]

Two amazing guests!

[@ursulatee]

I have listened to all so far and find this interview the best!

[@oneirishpoet]

Trevor Noah has an excellent interview with Maggie too, check it out! (And it's shorter!) 😁

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Find the one with Tim Miller.

[@Letitbeism369]

Ms. Habermann is such an incredibly smart person and so incredibly well spoken and eloquent. She brings such clarity to the Trump subject. I can’t wait to see Cate Blanchet play her in a major movie.

[@marilynrowland5197]

Really interesting discussion, along with the q and a section at the end! Well done, Mark! And a big thank you to Maggie Haberman!

[@Badgersj]

Thoroughly recommend the book, have the audio version which she reads herself - and she is very good.

[@pamelajones5854]

Yes...Maggie Haberman....reporting the truth is soooo important ....especially in these times when there is soooo much mistrust.....I APLAUD YOU....STAY TRUE.....

[@sundromos9456]

That’s right …That’s why she hammered away at Hillary prior to the 2016 election, about all those emails…even when it was proven that there was “no there, there.” Beware of Haberman-her version of “truth” is one that’s closely linked to her own sense of journalistic importance, aka: “ambition”.

[@edsmith9846]

Maggie is brilliant!

[@user-tu4rn8ui9u]

She’s a pro

[@edsmith9846]

Maggie would make a great President.

[@marybrown7203]

I enjoyed listening as I work outdoors, and I have read the book along with countless others on the presidency. The one and only thing that stood out to me was in the Q & A portion. One man was called upon and began with a grievance about students being the ones who usually get called upon. He proceeded to claim the one of few t supporters present. I found it quite hilarious. I'd like to ask him, "what was the t policy that kept gas prices low", as was the only thing he brought up.

[@jenniferstone2975]

Excellent interview. Maggie Haberman captures the psychopathy of Trump’s every waking moment well.

[@reusablecatmilk.2325]

Yes!!

[@NoahBodze]

Totally! Cutting taxes and reducing regulations like America was envisioned is what a psychopath would do. What is solipsism really like, stupid? Is it as vapid and quixotic as you make it sound?

[@brendagrant4797]

@@reusablecatmilk.2325 😊E😮😊

[@Jimboken1]

So you positively laud the ability of another human you don't know to read the mind of yet another human that neither of you know. You obviously are unaware that mind-reading isn't a real thing. So who's the psychopath?

[@pmmk24]

I agree with you 100 % !

[@gaylemc2692]

Her book does not disappoint. Worth every penny.

[@Badgersj]

Yes, and I do recommend the audio version which she reads herself. She has a good voice, very steady, and it's easy to relisten to bits you didn't quite take on board the first time.

[@valeriemulholland4282]

Two of the best. Thanks for making this excellent interview available.

[@Sbannmarie]

This cracks me up. “He saw it as a toilet story.” 😂

[@1247.cccccc]

Yuge toilet story.

[@carmennadel7636]

@@1247.cccccc 😂😂😂😂

[@clydecessna737]

Trump's business dealings have been barely covered at all. You cannot do construction and property development business in New York in the 60s, 70s and 80s without an extensive interactions with organized crime.

[@1247.cccccc]

You really don't know? It is sad how the media only tells you garbage. The stories are interesting, believe me.

[@merriferrell2818]

That is covered in the book It's Worse Than You Think

[@7177YT]

This needs more views. Cheers!

[@d.thurston8524]

She is making the rounds. I am following her.

[@brianjennings7644]

wait, wait..who's asking who, what? They're each worth the ticket.

[@ARichardP]

“Business whiz” - lol.

[@lisawall9068]

I prefer questioners submitting written questions which the interviewer then selects from to ask. Much more efficient.

[@hopesnopes]

Thank You for Your Servitude, by Mark Leibovich is also WONDERFUL, informative, hilarious and terrifying. Don't miss it.

[@anabaird3835]

Not to butt in but...I'm writing that down. Ty! Want to watch another AMAZING interview? Check out Australian Journalist, Leigh Sales interviewing Sarah Huckabee. It's a few yrs old now, but a true CLASSIC! I PROMISE you will agree we Americans need our own "Leigh Sales" !!!.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

I so agree with you, ' Thank you for your servitude' is a great book to read.

[@patricksullivan6492]

I wonder how many people taking the time to criticize Maggie and her work, have actually read the book.

[@deecobb9018]

In process of her book. It’s very hard to put down. I would feel everyone no matter how u feel would gain knowledge of her book!

[@pamelabrooks1944]

I was involved with a narcissist for many years. While outwardly successful, inwardly he was deeply insecure. That's how trump is. So knocks on his self image really get to him. That is a hallmark trait of a narcissist.

[@grizzlybearzzz2824]

He has the sexiest voice ever

[@lupemerritt5522]

Loved this! I only wish she (Maggie) would stop using the “you know” when speaking.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

nobody is perfect.

[@renee6164]

Awesome interview….

[@susanwade4796]

💙🇺🇲... We need to Thank Maggie for sharing her knowledgeable insight on this Madman Donald Trump, who We never want to see in the seat of Power ever again.

[@truthseekerlastname4686]

He took Nuclear documents on Iran & China- don't tell me these are trophies or he wasn't planning on selling!

[@steveweingart9221]

Well at least he left hunters laptop alone

[@rick4976]

If you are a real truth seeker I am afraid you are heading on the wrong path.

[@steveehrlich6009]

It's a good question Mark?

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

deep

[@maxineobrien2888]

Excellent interview and response

[@freedomofspeech4u]

Trump needs to be held accountable for his crimes!

[@robinholmescnx]

What crimes?

[@freedomofspeech4u]

@@robinholmescnx Another LAZY cult that can't do their own research. lol

[@freedomofspeech4u]

@@robinholmescnx wow, you people have problems. What a joke!

[@jeanreed1975]

When speaking quickly, please distinguish consonants&vowels to be better understood.

[@1247.cccccc]

Nice touch serving Diet Coke. Someone at UC is a fan.

[@annsanse2935]

being stuck in the past is a sign of dementia.

[@1247.cccccc]

LOL, you have zero self awareness.

[@annsanse2935]

@@1247.cccccc triggered again! junior, you've got a malfunctioning amygdala.

[@1247.cccccc]

@@annsanse2935 A reference to the fear center is top of mind for you. How revealing.

[@eadler5929]

@@1247.cccccc please tell is why rather than just non respond.

[@1247.cccccc]

@@eadler5929 No comprende.

[@d-1486]

Only 1 woman given opportunity to question so far.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

oh christ F-

[@kristinsewell1441]

Can someone please educate Americans on the President's influence on local crime statistics and gas prices... I am so tired of giving credit or blame to one person as if they are Oz with a handful of levers and edicts. We are not an autocracy (yet). #fknTrumpers

[@patticriss2238]

I know it verbatim by now. I’d just like to see some deterrent sentences start coming. These folks are planning for this again. But worse.

[@bisbeekid]

Riveting conversation. I really loathe reading about Donald Trump, so I'm struggling whether to download Maggie Haberman's book on my Kindle. I can also say that I saw the movie in real time, before, during, and after his disastrous Presidency.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

I still find the first one to be the most interesting "the greatest show on earth" by Wayne Barrett, and I have read MANY. Sorry about the caps.

[@marilynrowland5197]

The young woman introducing this discussion needs to slow down. She talks so fast that you can't understand her. She needs to understand what she's meant to be doing: being a presenter, akin to an actor! The intro is a kind of NARRATIVE, not something to rush through!

[@deecobb9018]

The pre sender seemed to be a different ethnicitie, could u hear her accent?

[@carmennadel7636]

@@deecobb9018 sooooo!!🤐

[@carolcisko6768]

Trump has always shown us who he is …. A sick man

[@annsanse2935]

giving the public the benefit of the doubt about dumpster and his lies -- BIG MISTAKE.

[@randymcdaniel1244]

The most dangerous animal in the world is a spoiled brat!

[@lazceylight4343]

Dirty laundry!!! Her mom would not like it if someone talked about her and her family and made it public! These people abuse the freedoms we have! Privileged people make me sick in my soul!!!!!!!

[@samanthareninger4667]

Really??He makes himself look bad everytime he opens his vile lie filled mouth!!

[@lazceylight4343]

@@samanthareninger4667 I'm talking g about people , will they ever learn, no one better than the other!

[@denisefoxcroft8920]

And who in America more privileged than the Don, the Junior, the dumb one Eric, abortionist Ivanka, the current immig wife and co. An immigrant who somehow managed to get her family into the forefront of American citizenship. And there you are! Kaboom!

[@lazceylight4343]

Noone better than the other one people! Ka boom

[@DE-xt7jv]

Lower tax prices?

[@21972012145525]

Why do we need a interviewer and an introducer? The interviewer can do the introduction and then MORE TIME

[@donlawrence1447]

It's time for all of these prosecutors, state and federal, civil or criminal, to stop pussy-footing around with the case(s) against Trump.

[@elsahorn1914]

Is this book available as a CD audiobook. I prefer to listen while driving ,as this allows non-productive time to become productive. Please reply if you know. I don't like downloadables.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

Quite the interesting interview but the coke commercial is annoying.

[@arealamericanpatriot1227]

The Coke Brothers represent the Republican Party. The Coca-Cola company has a long history of supporting Republican candidates. The company PAC donated $409.2k to Republicans in the 2016 cycle. Coca-Cola company, Delta Airlines, Home Depot, Aflac, UPS refused to condemn Republican's voter suppression laws. Republicans who are bought paid for by Big Oil, Big Pharma and Big Tobacco and Gun Companies are as follows, Mitch McConnell, Tom Cotton, Kevin McCarthy, Brian Kemp, Matt Gaetz, Joni Ernst, Devin Numes, Richard Burr, Thom Tillis, Martha McSally, Steve Scalise, Lindsey Graham, John Cornyn, Cory Gardner, Bill Cassidy, Dan Crenshaw, Richard Hudson, Shelley Capito Moore, Donald Trump, Susan Colins. New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman is accused of sitting on damning information about former President Trump to save it for her forthcoming book. She's just another Republican playing both sides of the field for book sales.

[@michaelhermiston]

maggots feed on dead flesh

[@hg1644]

She literally has no clue who he is.

[@steveehrlich6009]

She lacks a sense of urgency in revealing his dangerous Trump is.

[@wemadeitpodcast]

Crazy they're drinking diet coke

[@milart12]

Haha Just noticed this. Now I can't stop noticing it.

[@kimgeor]

So can you rename this video and NOT put the whisperer in it? Just Maggie Haberman and book name is enough to make it interesting enough to watch.

[@ultrametric9317]

This was stupefyingly uninteresting given the highly interesting comments Ms. Haberman has shared on other venues. I blame the interviewer. He should stick to narrative, at which he is excellent.

[@kathleenclarke828]

coke?

[@marksomerville6237]

Why does a professional journalist say um over and over and over again?

[@randyjohnson2087]

Who’s Maggie?

[@1247.cccccc]

Man owns helicopters and jets; uses a phone to speak to the world: genius Leibovitch thinks he is a technophobe.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

Think about your message again. You should read the Leibovitch book.

[@corryjookit7818]

Man owned Helicopters , he wasn't the pilot ever, same for plane. One of his helicopters went into receivership , another one crashed killing all on board. He even had someone type his Twitter instructions.

[@1247.cccccc]

@@corryjookit7818 You are a ghoul. Keep it up.

[@corryjookit7818]

@@1247.cccccc I'm the best ghoul that's when I want to be one. Thanks.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

@@corryjookit7818 Wee have to be honest, that helicopter was rented. He claimed later that he might have been on it. Jesus saved him!

[@candyman8042002]

If reporter refers to a movie to make there point there delusional..

[@cellevangiel5973]

Sorry Mrs Haberman, but your dialect is so difficult to understand.

[@milart12]

Really...what do you mean?

[@jimosborne2]

The authentic Trump Whisperer is Michael Cohen. He understands Trump in a way no woman, no reporter, can understand Trumps psyche. That being said, she has done an outstanding job as a reporter and author.

[@bekcarrmay]

Ha ha ha ha nothing stupid lies this is intelligence get rid of it

[@jltrem]

Last night at his Robstown, Texas rally, Trump said in "two weeks" (that famous "two weeks" again) he was going to file a lawsuit against the Pulitzer Organization and have the Pulitzer prizes awarded to the New York Times and Washington Post taken away and awarded to Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and Judge Jeanine. Got a big round of applause.

[@lhoward9593]

Good luck with that, Donnie!

[@corryjookit7818]

None of his Rally Goers would know what a Pulitzer is about.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

@@corryjookit7818 It is the round of applause which energizes him and makes me want to vomit.

[@kittyvine823]

tainted.

[@Jimboken1]

Maggie Haberman: The Embodiment of All That's Rotten With American Journalism

[@tea3ali]

How? Trump must not feel that way, considering that he has called her may times over the years, even if she has shared some not so flattering details about him.

[@Jimboken1]

@@tea3ali Not that it has anything to do with Haberman being a farcical 'journalist', but please do provide evidence that Trump has called her many times over the years. I'll wait......

[@dorisaffissio1649]

You don't like her book? Do you like Woodward's tapes? Too many American journalists that don't enforce your opinion of the Donald?

[@Jimboken1]

​@@dorisaffissio1649 You're just changing the subject. She's a farcical 'journalist' all by herself. Her Trump Derangement isn't the reason for that. It's but the symptom. “In a January 2015 strategic memo about ‘Shaping a Public Narrative,’ Clinton officials describe Politico reporter Maggie Haberman as an ideal, friendly journalist willing to generate positive press for the campaign. Under the title ‘Placing a Story,’ the memo states, ‘We feel that it’s important to go with what is safe and what has worked in the past. We’ve had a very good relationship with Maggie Haberman of Politico over the last year. We have had her tee up stories for us before and have never been disappointed. While we should have a larger conversation in the near future about a broader strategy for re-engaging the beat press that covers HRC, for this we think we can achieve our objective and do the most shaping by going to Maggie.’

[@dorisaffissio1649]

@@Jimboken1 Still obsessed with Clinton aren't you? Yes she beat Donald by 3 000 votes, and Biden beat him by 7 000. Thank you for letting me know what TDS means. I think maybe you should listen to the Woodward tapes

[@vino140]

I await Maggie's memoir on the lies and mistakes of Joe Biden.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

I don't think anyone will ever top 30 000 lies, or taking 30 boxes of material that belongs to the archives, or sending that foaming at the mouth crew to storm the Capitol. Joe Biden has been in government for close to 50 years, your boy was there for four, every day of which was drama filled.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

It will be much, much shorter.

[@1247.cccccc]

@@r.p.mcmurphy6623 Because Biden is a horror story.

[@corryjookit7818]

I don't think Maggie is writing the book about Joe Biden, so you could have a long long wait.

[@sundromos9456]

I would be embarrassed to be known as the Trump Whisperer-It’s shameful! But Haberman clearly has no shame. She’s a gossip journalist…always has been.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

You are so wrong. Gossip is 'The National Enquirer' at the check out counter. Is that where I saw Melania's naked photos? I don't remember.

[@corryjookit7818]

#sundromos She's called that because Trump called her his psychiatrist/ Counsellor.

[@Red-Iceberg]

Maggie research narcissism, albeit Donald Trump. I voted for TRUMP. I WILL AGAIN, stroking his ego adds up. Things are never just black or white, they are shades of grey.

[@aaroncross8063]

Maggie Haberman I am a Trump supporter. You call him a confidence man meaning he gained my confidence to take something from me. What did he take come from? I am confused. I can list things he gave me that no previous Republican candidate or elected official has. I am really surprised by all these journalist who claim to have Trump and his appeal to his supporters figured out and how wrong they are. I think they are writing the story the way they want to hear it vs talking with someone like me to really understand. I guess they are not that interested.

[@johngalt0096]

So then: kindly list the things he has given you.

[@d-1486]

I’ve watched Trump with people from where I was raised. He charms his way in by calling people “real Americans/patriots” to elevate the ego then when the door is open he grabs their frustration and anger and plays it like a piano. Next comes the message that only HE understands. It’s probably difficult to see when it’s so close with all that emotion clouding the strategy. That’s what he takes. He takes your belief, your anger, your hope. After you invest so much in him, it must be difficult to stop hoping he is what you think.

[@johngalt0096]

@@d-1486 Good review. And as father Fred used to constantly listen to Hitler’s speeches in/of the exact same vein, it’s not hard to understand how such manipulation rubbed off on Donnie. Mary Trump makes note of his psychological behaviors, all out of whack.

[@aaroncross8063]

@@johngalt0096 1. increased energy production for lower gas prices. 2. keeping us out of wars but holding dictators accountable like killing Soleimani and the Russian contractors in Syria. 3. Building the wall and creating remain in Mexico. 4. Criminal justice reform 5. Re-forging NAFTA into a better agreement 6. making NATO pay more. 7. Asking Boeing to negotiate the price of a new air force 1 . 8. The Abraham accords 9. Pushing the America first agenda which to me means putting Americans first before foreign nations. 10. reducing regulations which stifle business 11. calling the media fake news to bring awareness to the bias of journalist on TV who were all former hill staffers and are clearly devoted to Washington DC not the American people. 12. putting tariffs on China to level the playing field. 13. Fighting back hard against democrats. They always run the show because DC is a democrat town. McCain never fought them. Romney wouldn't. that's why they lost. plenty of things I cant stand about Trump as well, But no Politicians ever fought harder for me. When he lost what did he do? went right back to work, OH AND he donated his salary to government agencies. What other president did that?

[@aaroncross8063]

@@d-1486 I am not an emotional person. I operate 95% on a realistic logical practical basis. I am a Patriot but dont need any confirmation of this by anyone. I dont know any of these politicians on a personal level so I have no emotional investment in them. For me its Transactional. I want someone to represent my interests like a lawyer would in court.

[@gammaman6988]

Maggie Haberman always wears the same pants.

[@morci7138]

Maggie gave some answers that show a very deep commitment to being very professional at her job I wish we could find this kind of commitment in our elected officials