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Commentator 2
I'm sitting here laughing.
Commentator 1
I'm sorry, I gotta tell you, I've just been cracking up the entire time. But let me put it to you this way. You like such a bizarre network and they get extra weird as Donald Trump continues to tank. Then you have Greg Gutfeld, one of the chief propagandists on Fox and his message to the Chief justice of the United States Supreme Court is shut the F up. Shut the F up. Justice John Roberts. That's what they're platforming on state regime media known as Fox. Watch for yourself. Our chief legal analyst, Greg Gutfeld.
Commentator 3
Oh, yes, well, I'm glad you asked me that question. Look, John Roberts says it's not appropriate. It's not an appropriate response when you disagree with a judge. It is really a surprise to me that Trump doesn't follow the appropriate protocol when there are rapists and murderers invading our country. Maybe a guy in a robe in D.C. can follow all the protocols, but Trump is the effing President of the United states who protects 300 million plus people. He is a leader who does not have the luxury of opening up his little books to read. My God, maybe he didn't do it the right way. Roberts, shut the F up. This is something that a president has to do. He has to do this now.
Commentator 1
Throughout the day on state regime media known as Fox, they were saying, shut the F up. Chief Justice Roberts. They were bullying and attacking federal judges. Specifically the federal Judge in Washington D.C. district Court Judge Boasberg, who's the chief judge of the federal court in Washington D.C. he used to be the chief judge of the FISA court because this judge issued an injunction saying, Donald Trump, you can't implement the Alien enemies Act for 14 days without further briefing of the court. So we can make sure that there is a process here and we know what's going on. So you're not just taking people and calling them gang members without us knowing if they're actually gang members or not or whatever. And you have to give people some sort of process. You can't just take people and claim they're criminals without presenting evidence or having a hearing. And then sending people to concentration camps in El Salvador. Well, they're never going to be heard from again. A lot of These Venezuelans who Trump picked up, who Trump claims to be gang members because of a tattoo or some other data that they don't want to discuss under national security, the family members of these people are saying they're not gang members, they weren't engaged in crimes. Now, they may be gang members, they may have engaged in crimes. If they are, they should get the book thrown at them, but they should get process. There's something called the Constitution. That's my view of it. And again, I'm a law and order person who wants to see people who commit crimes get the book thrown at them, go to jail, go to prison for a long time. Just, we're a country of laws still. I know the Trump regime doesn't like that. Then they have Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff. He goes on state regime, media, and he praises Vladimir Putin. He goes, president Putin was so great with Donald Trump, and Trump was so great with Putin. Here, watch this.
Commentator 4
So I think there have been some breakthroughs. I would commend President Putin for all he did today on that call to move his country close to a final peace deal. And I would say, and I would give all the credit to President Trump, his election, peace through strength, the perception that there are no alternatives, that a good peace, a lasting peace, a durable peace is important for both sides. And the President was, you know, it's. I can't. I can't understate or I can't. Pardon me, I can't overstate how compelling he was on this call. He was, he was. He's a natural born leader, Sean, and he demonstrated that today.
Commentator 1
I've seen him in action. I know.
Commentator 5
I know him pretty well, Steve, like you.
Commentator 1
I've known him 30 years. And there's.
Commentator 5
There's no other human being like him.
Commentator 4
I will say that.
Commentator 1
Really so great. They didn't do a deal. All they talked about was, like, the United States and Russia playing hockey together in the future and Trump wanting to do big, huge economic deals with Russia in the future. Purportedly, they talked about a ceasefire as it relates to energy infrastructure only. Whereas President Zelensky agreed to an absolute ceasefire, Putin didn't. And then right after the discussions with Trump, a Russian bomb took out the power, attacking energy infrastructure in a Ukrainian city just hours after, allegedly, Putin and Trump agreed not to strike in energy infrastructure for 30 days while peace negotiation proceeds. It's all BS with Trump. It's all lies. There's no ceasefire. There's no peace in 24 hours in Ukraine. What Trump did do, though, over the past 48 hours is he was in part responsible for the ceasefire being removed in Gaza, where over 400 people were killed in Gaza by Netanyahu. Trump was responsible for breaking that ceasefire. Horrific stuff. Over here as well, you have egg. This is the Fox graphic Inflation Nation, sponsored by, I don't know, Lear Capital, whatever the hell that is. And so Fox is now just lying to its viewers that egg prices are super cheap. Now, again, egg prices are now $3.45. Where? Maybe one or two places, I don't know, but they're using the wholesale price that was given by the US Department of Agriculture. The lady who runs the US Department of Agriculture, by the way, that was one of the agency. All the agencies are gutted by the Trump regime. But she's the lady who said you should buy chickens if you want your eggs. And now all of a sudden they're saying the wholesale price is $3.45, but they're comparing it to the retail price. Eggs in California are 10 bucks. I think in Colorado they're like 8 bucks. In other states they're like 9 bucks. I'm sure there's some states where they're 3 bucks. But eggs are in $3.45. Right. This is not true. But state regime media will tell you it is. You have Scott Bessant, Donald Trump's treasury secretary, goes on Fox. Now Besant lives in the real life version of Barbie's dollhouse at $22 million pink mansion in Charleston, South Carolina. Here's Scott Besant saying we're unstoppable, we're on a roll. Things couldn't be better. Playing this clip, right?
Commentator 6
These tariffs.
Commentator 2
No, no, no. Is Maria, what's going to happen on April 2? Each country will receive a number that we believe that represents their tariffs. So for some countries it could be quite low. For some countries it could be quite high. So there's not an automatic 25 plus 25 that's going to happen. And when, you know, the poll you just read, I think that that's a source of a lot of the consternation that's happening. And you know, what we can see here in the administration is President Trump is on what is seemingly an unstoppable role since January 20th.
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Commentator 1
30% off here Besson goes on Fox and says he can't guarantee that there won't be a recession. Let's play store.
Commentator 6
The other day you were asked a question by another outlet. Can you guarantee that we're not going to have a recession? And you wanted to address that this morning.
Commentator 2
Yeah, well look, it was a, it was a silly question. Can you guarantee there's not going to be a recession? I can't guarantee anything. I can't guarantee that the journalist who asked me the question that her news program is going to be on in a year here.
Commentator 1
Even Maria Bartiroma then appears to lose patience with Besant over their tariffs. Let's play it.
Commentator 2
And they have substantial tariffs and as important as a tariff are some of these non tariff barriers where they have domestic to content production where they do testing on our whether it's our food or products that bear no resemblance to safety or anything that we do to their products.
Commentator 6
See these, these are the things that people are really worried about because they first thought it was just about trade, then they thought it was just about fentanyl. Then after that we talked about well maybe it's currency manipulation and maybe it's now you're talking about food testing. And when I bring up the issue of clarity, that's that's what I'm talking about and that's what I'm hearing from corporate America that we're not sure where this is going but of course we will get resolution on on August, on April 2 rather secretary then you have.
Commentator 1
Rick Scott you want to find the Medicaid fraud, You know where it is. This guy, Senator Rick Scott of Florida, got rich off of a company that was involved in the largest Medicaid fraud settlement in the history of the United States. That's where it is. I found it. I found it right here, right with this guy. Here he goes. Basically starts threatening war against Iran, right? The regime that said no more wars, but we're gonna make peace, bringing us into all of these wars. Here, Play this clip.
Commentator 5
Do their part. Every democracy in the world's gotta say, stop doing business with Iran. The only way we can do it is hopefully we have to destroy their economy. It's horrible for the Iranian people, but it's the only way to prevent them from having a nuclear weapon. And maybe we're going to have to go in or Israel is going to have to go in and destroy their ability to create a nuclear weapon, because they cannot have a nuclear weapon. So thank God Trump's there. Thank God Marco Ruba is around. Mike Waltz, all these guys that are going to do everything they can to hold Iran accountable, the world has to hold them accountable for what they're doing.
Commentator 6
Well, you're.
Commentator 1
So then one of the things, too state, regime, media has to do, they have to platform the oligarchy. It's funny, though, that everything's backfiring, though, with what they do, right? Like as they get more desperate and they platform like Musk and these Muskrat and these and these Trumpers, it has the opposite effect of what they actually want to happen. So, like, you're looking at the Tesla stock. Tesla stock is plummeting. Plum. Free fall. Free fallen for sure. For sure. Then they bring on Elon Musk, and Elon Musk in front of the White House goes, we're just implementing the will of the people. This is the will. This is what the people want. They want veterans to be fired. They want 70,000 jobs at the VA to be cut. That's the will. They want me to call Social Security a Ponzi scheme. That's the will. They want me to get rid of Medicaid and to fire all the people who work at the FAA and the NIH and the CDC and the national Parks and get rid of the Department of Education. Yeah. Screw over poor kids and kids with cancer. Got the cancer research. It's the will of the people. That's what they want. They want to send people to concentration camps in El Salvador without having hearings or evidence to determine if crimes are even committed. The will of the people. Man. Yeah, I'm from South Africa. I mean, stupid stuff. Here, play this clip.
Elon Musk
And really, we're just implementing the will of the people, and we've got this window where we can finally take corrective action. We can fix the government, fix the country, and create a great future. And again, it's only possible because of President Trump. I can't say enough good things about him.
Commentator 1
I mean, right? I mean, y'all just. Just lower. Just leave us alone. I mean, that's kind of what it boils down to, right? Like with former President Biden, you just woke up, you didn't think about the crazy shit like this. Excuse my language, right? You just went through the day. The markets would do fine, businesses were doing fine. FOX would throw out, you know, everything that they could to undermine Biden, and corporate media would buy and hook, line and sinker. But, like, what. What is this? I mean, here's Elon Musk on state regime media in front of the White House trying to pump the Tesla stock. Here, watch this.
Elon Musk
Yeah, it turns out when you take away people's, you know, the money they're receiving fraudulently, they get very upset, and they basically want to kill me because I'm stopping their fraud. And they want to hurt Tesla because we're stopping this terrible waste and corruption in the government. And, well, I guess they're bad people. Bad people do bad things.
Commentator 1
Oh, really, Elon? Bad people do bad things? That's funny. Funny coming from you. Bad people do bad things. What, like treat veterans like crap and fire them? Or fire tens of thousands of federal workers and lie and claim you're firing them because of their job performance when they were performing fine and exceeding expectations or meeting expectations. Bad people. I don't know. Bad people like Putin. Like, the people. Like, bad people. Like cutting off intelligence to Ukraine and causing people to die in Ukraine. Bad people. Bad people. Bringing Zelensky into the Oval Office and attacking him, a war hero, someone who's trying to save his country. Bad people. Bad people like you, Elon, and Trump and the whole regime just. It's actually how I would define these. These are bad people scumbags. That's how I feel. We hit. Subscribe. Let's get to 5 million subscribers. Thanks for watching. Can't get enough Midas? Check out the Midas plus substack for ad Free articles, reports, podcasts, daily recaps from Ron Filipkowski and more. Sign up for free now@midas/subscribers.com.
The MeidasTouch Podcast: Detailed Summary of "Desperate Fox News Flips Out on Air as Trump Cracks"
Release Date: March 20, 2025
In this riveting episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve deep into the tumultuous relationship between Fox News and former President Donald Trump. Titled "Desperate Fox News Flips Out on Air as Trump Cracks," the episode dissects recent controversial broadcasts, highlighting Fox News' aggressive stance towards Trump and its broader implications for media integrity and democracy.
The podcast opens with the hosts criticizing Fox News for its evolving narrative aimed at undermining Donald Trump, especially as Trump's political influence appears to wane.
Ben Meiselas [03:00]: "Trump is crashing the economy and he failed in whatever you want to call those discussions with Putin."
Brett Meiselas [03:01]: "I'm sorry, I gotta tell you, I've just been cracking up the entire time."
The hosts argue that Fox News has shifted from being a Trump-supportive outlet to a network that increasingly criticizes him, exemplified by hosts like Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld.
A significant portion of the discussion centers around Fox News' Chief Legal Analyst, Greg Gutfeld, and his public denouncement of Chief Justice John Roberts.
Ben Meiselas [03:38]: "Justice John Roberts. That's what they're platforming on state regime media known as Fox. Watch for yourself."
Greg Gutfeld [03:55]: "John Roberts says it's not appropriate... Trump is the effing President of the United States who protects 300 million plus people."
The hosts highlight Gutfeld's rhetoric, emphasizing how Fox News is pushing the boundaries of media discourse by openly attacking a Supreme Court Justice, reflecting a deeper malaise within the network.
The conversation shifts to the broader implications of Fox News' criticisms on the judicial system and constitutional processes.
Brett Meiselas [04:24]: "You can't just take people and claim they're criminals without presenting evidence or having a hearing."
The hosts stress the importance of due process and constitutional safeguards, countering Fox News' narrative that often sidelines these principles in favor of a more populist approach.
A contentious topic addressed is Trump's interactions with Vladimir Putin and the subsequent impact on international relations.
Brett Meiselas [06:23]: "President Putin was so great with Donald Trump... He was, he's a natural born leader."
Ben Meiselas [07:20]: "Trump was responsible for breaking that ceasefire. Horrific stuff."
The hosts critique the lack of tangible results from these engagements, pointing out the immediate breakdown of ceasefires and continued conflicts, thereby questioning the efficacy and intentions behind Trump's diplomatic maneuvers.
The podcast scrutinizes Fox News' reporting on economic issues, specifically the manipulation of egg price data to present a more favorable economic outlook.
Brett Meiselas [08:00]: "Fox is now just lying to its viewers that egg prices are super cheap."
Ben Meiselas [09:55]: "Eggs are in $3.45. Right. This is not true. But state regime media will tell you it is."
By dissecting this example, the hosts illustrate how Fox News selectively presents data to shape public perception, undermining trust in objective reporting.
The discussion moves to trade policies, focusing on the ambiguity and uncertainty introduced by Trump's administration.
Brett Meiselas [12:14]: "I can't guarantee anything. I can't guarantee that the journalist who asked me the question that her news program is going to be on in a year here."
Ben Meiselas [12:34]: "There's something called the Constitution."
The hosts express frustration over inconsistent trade policies and the lack of clear communication from government officials, highlighting the broader economic instability resulting from such unpredictability.
A significant portion of the episode critiques Fox News for giving airtime to divisive figures like Elon Musk, arguing that it diminishes the network's credibility.
Ben Meiselas [15:52]: "We're just implementing the will of the people... I can't say enough good things about him."
Brett Meiselas [16:49]: "Bad people do bad things. That's how I would define these. These are bad people scumbags."
The hosts vehemently oppose Fox News' endorsement of figures like Musk, portraying it as a tactic to distract viewers and propagate specific agendas, ultimately harming the journalistic integrity of the network.
Concluding the episode, the Meiselas brothers reflect on the broader implications of Fox News' actions on media trust and democratic values.
Jordy Meiselas [17:18]: "Bad people like you, Elon, and Trump and the whole regime just... It's actually how I would define these. These are bad people scumbags."
The hosts call for a return to responsible journalism, emphasizing the need for media outlets to hold themselves to higher standards to preserve democracy and informed public discourse.
Fox News' Shift: The network is increasingly hostile towards Trump, moving away from its earlier supportive stance.
Attacks on Judiciary: Public denouncements of Supreme Court justices undermine the judiciary's independence and integrity.
Manipulation of Data: Misrepresentation of economic data, such as egg prices, erodes public trust in media reporting.
Inconsistent Policies: Ambiguous trade and economic policies under Trump contribute to national and international instability.
Platforming Divisive Figures: Endorsing controversial individuals like Elon Musk damages Fox News' credibility and trustworthiness.
Call for Media Integrity: There's a pressing need for media outlets to uphold journalistic standards to maintain democratic values and public trust.
Brett Meiselas [03:01]: "I'm sorry, I gotta tell you, I've just been cracking up the entire time."
Greg Gutfeld [03:55]: "...Trump is the effing President of the United States who protects 300 million plus people."
Ben Meiselas [04:24]: "You can't just take people and claim they're criminals without presenting evidence or having a hearing."
Brett Meiselas [08:00]: "Fox is now just lying to its viewers that egg prices are super cheap."
Brett Meiselas [16:49]: "Bad people do bad things. That's how I would define these. These are bad people scumbags."
This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast offers a critical examination of Fox News' current trajectory, highlighting concerns over media bias, the erosion of journalistic integrity, and the potential threats to democratic institutions. Through incisive analysis and passionate discourse, the Meiselas brothers urge listeners to remain vigilant and advocate for truthful, unbiased reporting in the media landscape.