Michael Wolff Critiques Donald Trump: Leadership, Misinformation, and the Tylenol Controversy

So Donald Trump, you either loved the guy or really couldn’t stand him—no in-between. His time as president? A wild ride, for sure. He had his own way of doing things, said some stuff that really got people going. And even now, years later, people are still talking about it – what he did back then and what he’s up to now.

One person who’s been pretty critical of Trump is Michael Wolff. He’s that writer who does those tell-all books, right? Wolff’s got a habit of pointing out what he sees as Trump’s blunders and some of his, let’s just say, interesting relationships with the truth. He’s trying to show you what Trump’s really like, how he runs things, and what he says when the cameras are rolling.

Recently, Wolff's focus is on is something Trump said that is giving many people a pause. Trump was like, Could taking acetaminophen (like Tylenol) during pregnancy *cause* autism in babies? The doctors are all telling us that is just not true.. That one claim sparked a huge debate about who’s to blame when high-profile people spread false information, how fast misinformation gets around, and how much these figures sway public and what the public believes.

So, What About This Acetaminophen Claim?

Basically, Trump seemed to think that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy might cause autism in kids. Doctors (and most reasonable folks) immediately said no there's no proof to back this up whatsoever.. Some people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seemed to agree with Trump at first, but then changed his tune. Dr. Mehmet Oz was there when Trump made the claim, but later said that Trump was wrong and there's nothing to support this what he said.

Wolff takes this and points out to everyone that Trump doesn’t really care about what experts are saying if what he says is correct. Wolff mentions that Trump said stuff before without any facts or science to back it up. It's like Trump trusts his gut feeling over science.

Wolff's Thoughts on Trump as a Leader

Wolff does not always criticizes Trump on single thing. In his books and talks, he always mentions how Trump relies on how he fees instead of carefully thinking and disregards the advice from the experts.

Wolff said that Sam Nunberg, Trump's advisor, told him that Trump's choice does not make sense and wasn't the one to listen.

Wolff is makes it clear that he is that Trump like it make everyone believe what he wants to believe. He want to sounds like things are good to prove something is right, even if he twist the truth.

Wolff thinks this makes people distrusts the leaders and let fake information be heard.

Wolff uses the acetaminophen incident is an example of how Trump wants things to look on the outside for no matter what. This could mess up the the government and how we deals with countries.

How Trump's Camp Responded

Whenever Trump says something that raises eyebrows, it usually gets a response from his team. When Wolff gave his opinion, Steven Cheung, White house staff members, said was a lier. Cheung says that Wolff creates stories because he did like Trump. Trump team defending Trump isn't new.

This shows people like Wolff trying to show danger of fake information, and the supporter tried to protect Trump which makes the situation difficult.

Why Spreading Fake News Is A Big Deal

• The acetaminophen isn't an odd story, It's a big problem right now. Leaders says information that are not true. When responsible leaders share information that are bad science, it will create many problems.
• Health Problem: Getting the wrong information might make a person who needs make wrong decision.
• Losing Trust: If the leaders lies, people will no longer trust them and the experts. People will mistrust science.
• Media: The stories can be heard over the world fast. Wolff thinks the leaders must think about their action of what they say.

Wolff relates the acetaminophen claim causes these problems.

Wolff's Other Works on Trump

• Michael Wolff has written about Trump's leadership:
• Fire and Fury (2018): Good book and had hidden stories from Trump's White House. Wolff spoke with others who worked with Trump and showed chaos and battles.
• Siege (2019): Wolff discussed Trump doing investigator. Trump faced many problems everywhere. The stories shows that Trump does not do the right thing because he cares what people think.
• Public Comments: Wolff said that Trump thinks he is the only one who is correct. He likes to hear it from others.
• Wolff uses acetaminophen incident to make everyone understand trump

World Reacts

The acetaminophen caused the:

• Reported by News: News shows both sides Wolff and Trump.
• Talked by Social media: People discussed the importance of sharing. Some says right with Wolff, others says media had a problem
• Medical Reaction From Scientist: Scientist said this is a wrong to trick people acetaminophen causes Austism.
• What the leader said shows the world that they have to think about what to say

What Can You learn From Leaders?

Wolff mentions:

Listen To Experts: When discussing science, it is good to consult the experts.

People Can Be Influenced: Important that the important leaders think about what to say.

Diversity Of Thoughts: Important for leaders to have a different opinion to make strong decision

Sorry is Very Important: When someone says sorry, it makes other trust them even more

Wolff thinks that being a good leader needs someone who cares and kind.

Last Thoughts

The story makes us know what false information will cause in our lives. When they say the incorrect things can influence people, make you not trust scientists, and lose trust.

Wolff want people to know is that we need to be honest about what we say. Be smart of what you hear and hold the people responsible who said it.