The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Canada MP Destroys Trump with What He Fears Most
Date: August 31, 2025
Host(s): Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas
Featured Guest: Charlie Angus (Leader of the Resistance Tour, Former Canadian MP, Leader of Midas Canada)

Overview

In this episode, the Meiselas brothers welcome Charlie Angus, a former Canadian MP and a prominent leader of resistance against right-wing extremism, to discuss the launch of Midas Canada. Angus offers a candid and forceful critique of Donald Trump’s regime, the escalating tensions between Canada and the United States, and the growing threats to Canadian sovereignty from both American and international right-wing actors. The discussion covers Canada's increased resistance to Trump-era tactics, the international implications of current events, and a call for solidarity against encroaching fascism. The episode is packed with sharp analysis, memorable moments, and a rallying call for democratic fortitude.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. State of Canada’s Relationship with the United States

• Canada’s Shift to Europe:
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is strengthening ties with European nations amid rising U.S. hostility.
  • “Our prime minister is a pretty classy guy. I think he believes that he can get a deal. I don't think ordinary Canadians believe that anymore. Ordinary Canadians are very determined to hold the line.” — Charlie Angus (03:40)
• Grassroots Boycott:
  • A robust boycott of American products with 75% of Canadians participating and demanding removal from shelves (08:30).
  • Solidarity is unprecedented, as Canadians show willingness to endure economic hardship for sovereignty.

2. Trump’s Threats and Canadian Resolve

• Threats Against a Canadian Judge on the International Criminal Court:
  • Trump and Marco Rubio threatened sanctions against a Canadian ICC judge, an attack on international law.
  • “If we allow the breakdown of the international rule of law ... then all crimes become possible.” — Charlie Angus (06:02)
• Impartial Stance on International Law:
  • Canada, as a co-founder of the ICC, remains committed to upholding international human rights standards despite U.S. intimidation.

3. Analysis of U.S. Diplomatic Behavior and the MAGA Movement

• U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra:
  • Described as a “far right menace” who gaslights Canada by playing the victim, while pushing MAGA policies.
  • “Hoekstra is the face of MAGA in Canada, and it's not a very good face, and Canadians are pretty much fed up with that.” — Charlie Angus (08:00)
• Protection Racket Analogy:
  • Angus likens Trump tactics to a protection racket, advising Canadians not to pay "protection money" to gangsters (08:15).

4. Cross-Border Destabilization: Trump’s Alleged Funding of Separatism

• Greenland and Alberta Parallels:
  • Trump regime involved in funding separatists in both Greenland and Alberta.
  • “This needs to be investigated because this is treason. $500 million put on the table to help some of these groups if they tried to break up our country.” — Charlie Angus (11:41)
• MAGA Premier in Alberta:
  • Donald Trump’s threats cause Alberta’s Premier Daniel Smith to collaborate with Trump’s circle, inflaming separatism and reactionary politics.

5. Escalating Global Authoritarianism: Trump, Putin & the Baltic States

• Trump’s Alaska Meeting with Putin:
  • Described as “two gangsters” strategizing over Ukraine, excluding Ukraine’s President Zelensky from negotiations.
  • “This is right out of Munich, 1938. ... There’s either the rule of law or there’s the rule of gangsters.” — Charlie Angus (13:24)
• Threat to Canadian and Baltic Sovereignty:
  • Angus draws direct lines between gangster politics in Ukraine and similar tactics used to undermine Canada.

6. Launch of Midas Canada: A Call for Global Resistance

• Purpose:
  • Midas Canada launches on Labor Day as a rallying point against fascism, aiming for a national and global conversation about resistance.
  • “If the rule of law is not safe anywhere, then we're all under threat. And we all got to find ways of working together because this is how the far right got...” — Charlie Angus (16:32)
• Grassroots Action:
  • First town hall to be held in North Rustico, PEI, focusing on ordinary people and community-based resistance.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Threats:
  • “Whatever steps necessary. I mean, it's gangster talk to threaten us over the fact that one of our judges is a respected international jurist.” — Charlie Angus (05:25)
• On U.S. Economic Retaliation:
  • “When Trump threatened us ... between 80 and 90% of Canadians were not only willing to stand up to him, but were willing to take a financial hit.” — Charlie Angus (08:57)
• Canadian Backbone:
  • “Across this country, in Canada, ordinary people, they will never bow down, they will never kiss your ring because they have something you don't have, Donald. They have backbone, they have pride, they have determination.” — Charlie Angus (19:39)

Important Timestamps

• [03:23] Canada’s growing resolve against Trump and MAGA tactics
• [05:10] Assault on international law: ICC judge threatened
• [08:00] U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra’s disinformation and gaslighting
• [10:37] Trump regime’s covert support for Alberta separatism
• [13:07] Trump and Putin’s Alaska meeting—a Munich 1938 historical parallel
• [15:53] Midas Canada launch, strategy for resistance
• [18:35] Direct message to Trump — Charlie Angus

The Episode's Climax: Charlie Angus Addresses Trump Directly

• (18:35)
  “Oh, Donald, you know, we are fed up with what's happening. ... You're just a thug. You're not a real dictator. You are a thug. You are a malignant, self-centered, thin-skinned narcissist and people don't believe you and the rest of the world doesn't believe you. ... They have backbone, they have pride, they have determination. ... We're ready. We will be still standing at the end of the day. And you, you're going to be not so well off when this is all said and done.”
  — Charlie Angus, delivering an unflinching message to Trump.

Conclusion

This episode features a blistering denunciation of right-wing authoritarianism and a rallying call for international and Canadian resistance. With the launch of Midas Canada, Charlie Angus embodies a spirit of unapologetic defiance, emphasizing unity, resilience, and a refusal to be bullied—qualities reflected throughout this lively and hard-hitting conversation.