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Ari Emanuel reveals celebrity clashes, dropping Trump in new memoir

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2026, 6:33 PM ET

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Center 86%

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WME Group head Ari Emanuel, 65, discussed his memoir Roll the Calls during public promotional appearances in September 2026. Emanuel detailed ending his professional relationship with former client Donald Trump, writing in the text that he dropped the client with ease and did not vote for him. Emanuel stated he spoke with Trump regarding policy and media matters. According to Emanuel, Trump discussed future political tickets and leadership figures. Public Q&A sessions and media profiles highlight Emanuel's recount of Hollywood battles, dyslexia struggles, intense calling habits, and C-suite confrontations. Alfred A. Knopf published Roll the Calls on September 22, 2026, documenting media representation, executive dealmaking, and high-profile political interactions.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On January 29 2026 Alfred A. Knopf announces Roll the Calls memoir release date.
On September 20 2026 CBS News publishes book excerpt detailing early career and street accident.
On September 21 2026 BroadwayWorld and morning media preview rollout.
On September 22 2026 Official publication date of Roll the Calls by Knopf and NPR/92NY public talks.
On September 24 2026 Viral aggregate coverage highlights memoir claims regarding political and celebrity figures.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Public disclosure of private political dialogue and client separation history involving former President Trump and agency head Ari Emanuel.
Possible long-term US impact: Reference point for media-politics convergence, executive memoirs, and cultural power dynamics.
Most affected groups: Media industry executives, political strategists, literary and entertainment trade observers.
Reader priority: Distinguish verified memoir excerpts and author promotional Q&As from secondary social amplification.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 29
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 3
Neutral:: 25

Explain Framing

Left: No distinct ideological left-wing framework applied. Center: Standard biographical and cultural coverage of memoir release. Right: No distinct ideological right-wing framework applied.