In "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," Michael Wolff discusses strategies used by some in the Trump administration to undermine liberal opposition. The phrase “That was the way to crush the liberals: make them crazy and drag them to the left” highlights a tactic employed to provoke and push liberals further to the left, potentially alienating them from moderate voters. This approach is portrayed as a calculated move to weaken their political influence.

The book provides an inside look at the dynamics within the White House, illustrating how Trump's presidency may have influenced the political landscape. By inciting extreme reactions from the left, it suggests that the administration aimed to create divisions that could be advantageous in elections. Wolff's narrative sheds light on the tactical mindset driving political strategies during Trump's term.