The author Michael Wolff, in his book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," paints a critical picture of former President Trump. He describes Trump as someone who is disengaged and disinterested, even failing to read short memos or policy papers. The portrayal suggests a lack of intellectual curiosity, exemplified by his propensity to leave meetings with world leaders out of boredom. This paints a concerning image of a leader unfit for high-stakes diplomacy.

Wolff also critiques Trump's inner circle, notably Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon. He describes Kushner as an entitled individual lacking in knowledge and Bannon as arrogant and overestimating his intelligence. Overall, the depiction presents Trump not just as a flawed leader but as a compilation of negative traits, raising alarms about the competence of those who influenced his presidency.