Top Trump Adviser Admits: ‘Maybe We Could All Just Move On’ as Concerns About Trump Grow
Former President Donald Trump asked a New York judge to set aside his hush money trial conviction. /Seth Wenig Via Reuters
A senior Trump adviser recently confided in The Atlantic‘s Tim Alberta, expressing a sense of unease about former President Donald Trump and revealing a quiet desire for his possible defeat. Alberta shared the story with MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace on Monday, calling the conversation with the adviser “fascinating” and one he’s unlikely to forget.
Alberta described how, about six weeks ago, he had a candid discussion over a meal with a “pretty high-ranking Trump person.” During their conversation, Alberta decided to ask a question that had been on his mind: “Is there any small part of you that hopes he loses?”
The question caught the adviser by surprise. “They just sort of cocked their head to the side in disbelief that I asked the question, but they didn’t answer,” Alberta recalled. He pressed further, asking again if even a small part of them wanted Trump to lose. After some contemplation, the adviser responded, “Yeah, I guess there is because maybe we could all just sort of move on at that point.”
For Alberta, the response was striking, coming from someone deeply invested in Trump’s political journey. “It was a person who poured their blood, sweat, and tears into Trump over the last several years,” Alberta said. He emphasized that the adviser’s hesitation and eventual admission indicated a growing sense of unease about the former president’s current behavior and future in politics.
Reflecting on the conversation, Alberta observed, “They know that this is not—something is off here, and they recognize it. I think most of them.” Wallace echoed his sentiment, noting that she, too, would “never forget” the story.
The exchange highlights a shift among some in Trump’s inner circle, who have begun questioning the direction of his political trajectory. Alberta’s story paints a picture of a confidante torn between loyalty to Trump and a desire for closure, expressing a sentiment that has surfaced among some of Trump’s closest allies as the campaign season continues.
The adviser’s quiet hope to “move on” suggests a weariness from years of intense political drama and controversy surrounding Trump. It points to an undercurrent within Trump’s team that acknowledges a desire for a fresh start, even as they remain bound to his campaign.
Alberta’s conversation with the adviser offers a rare glimpse into the private thoughts of those closest to Trump, as they weigh loyalty against a desire for closure. The remarks suggest that even within Trump’s circle, there are concerns about his leadership, his future in politics, and whether another term would bring more stability or simply prolong an era of political tension.
As Election Day approaches, the adviser’s quiet admission adds a layer of complexity to the Trump campaign narrative, revealing a sentiment that goes unspoken on the surface but may resonate with others in Trump’s inner circle. The desire to “move on” may be more widespread than openly acknowledged, signaling that even Trump’s closest allies are beginning to question the future they’ve helped build.
