In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," Michael Wolff discusses the initial concerns raised by Donald Trump's campaign team regarding his capacity to process information from outside sources. The staff noted alarm signals about his seeming disinterest or inability to engage with external input, which hindered effective communication and strategy development.

This challenge was exacerbated by Trump’s apparent aversion to formal demands on his attention. His reluctance to fully absorb or respond to critical information raised questions about his leadership effectiveness, impacting the overall campaign dynamics.