Defended Quote by Michael Wolff
““But, as Bannon emphasized, he was never going to get the facts right, nor was he ever going to acknowledge that he got them wrong, so therefore he was not going to get that approval. This meant, next best thing, that he had to be aggressively defended against the media’s disapproval.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff, 2018
He claims a person who never admits mistakes will never earn media approval, leading to defensive tactics against criticism.
In simple terms: Admitting errors is needed for credibility; otherwise you become defensive.
Key Takeaway
Accept mistakes to gain trust.
Themes
credibility
media
defensiveness
Mood
defensive
critical
Type
political
media
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- corporate crisis
- personal reputation
- media interviews
Key Concepts
public relations
ego
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How does refusing to admit error affect trust?
- What strategies can balance confidence and humility?
A Different Perspective
Defensiveness can erode long‑term credibility.
