In a classic episode of media frenzy and incomplete narratives, Susie Wiles, a prominent figure in President Trump’s orbit, found herself amidst a Vanity Fair storm. As many have come to expect from certain media outlets, this recent Vanity Fair article painted a picture not quite in line with the reality, leaving Susie Wiles firing back. Allegedly, she was misquoted and taken out of context, which only helped fuel the already-running engine of anti-Trump sentiment. Wiles argued that significant points from her discussion were conveniently left on the cutting room floor to enhance a chaotic storyline, depicting the Trump team in a less than flattering light. Indeed, when one sees the backgrounds of the contributors who worked on the article, it’s not terribly surprising.
Fox News contributor Joe Concha, much like the rest of Trump’s supporters, was quick to point out the biased nature of Vanity Fair and expressed skepticism over the motives behind the piece. Susie Wiles’s claim that the Trump administration achieved more in 11 months than others have in years speaks volumes to her dedication and belief in the President’s vision. It seems perplexing why someone so intricately involved with the Trump team would intentionally throw themselves under the media bus unless, of course, the narrative was a fiction rather than fact. It’s a classic case of media skewing, and sadly, it can leave loyal figures like Wiles scrambling to clear their names.
The lesson here, as some might say, is to beware of interviews with outlets that already have a vendetta written into their margins. As J.D. Vance rightly noted, a cautious approach in dealing with mainstream media might serve the administration better in the long run, particularly with those who don’t hide their biases all that well. Vance, adding a touch of humor to the mix, admitted to sometimes fitting the conspiracy theorist label but underlined his respect and trust in Wiles, who has never shown disloyalty to the President. Perhaps there’s wisdom in fewer media engagements with those who prefer scenes of chaos to moments of truth.
In all fairness to President Trump, he couldn’t help but weigh in on the Vanity Fair debacle. He defended Susie Wiles, dismissing the article’s claims as factually challenged, as one might expect from such reporting. It seems the media circus never quite takes a day off when it comes to Trump. Still, facts ought to remain facts, and substantial accomplishments achieved under his administration shouldn’t be easily dismissed by inaccurate reporting. Trump’s response was akin to swatting a fly with a sledgehammer; firm and unequivocal.
In a world where news travels at the speed of light and not every source is a beacon of fair reporting, the Trump team, along with their supporters, have learned a valuable lesson—or at least they should have by now. Pick and choose battles and stories worth telling without letting the narrative get hijacked by unreliable narrators. With 2026 election blues looming just around the corner, the focus ought to be redirected to Trump’s undeniable economic victories, border security, and international diplomacy successes. Taming the media beast might be an endless battle, but unlike some wayside stories, facts and achievements resonate powerfully when told skillfully.
