Entire World Goes to War as Trump makes Fool of Himself

Summary

The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode Title: Entire World Goes to War as Trump makes Fool of Himself
Date: December 8, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

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Overview

This episode, hosted by the Meiselas brothers, dives into the escalating global conflicts in Cambodia-Thailand, Congo-Rwanda, and Ukraine, alongside the dramatic shifts in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration. The brothers dissect the ongoing deterioration of international peace, Trump's fake "peace deals," and America's weakened global standing. Delivered in their trademark blend of incisive analysis and sharp banter, the episode spotlights critical world events largely underreported—or misreported—by mainstream U.S. media.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Escalation at the Cambodia-Thailand Border

• 01:52 – 06:51: Ben breaks down the conflict on the Cambodia-Thailand border:
  • Airstrikes by Thailand into Cambodia following alleged Cambodian aggression.
  • Each side blames the other; civilians are fleeing, and over 600 schools shut.
  • Trump's earlier "peace deal" between Thailand and Cambodia is revealed to be an empty photo op, dismissed as another Trump "fraud."
  • China’s involvement behind the scenes is ignored by Trump, offending Beijing.
  • Quote (Ben, 02:57): “Donald Trump’s so-called ceasefire or peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia is done. Frankly, it never existed in the first place… it was another Donald Trump fraud where he brought the sides together to take a photo.”
• Plays local news coverage confirming the violence and evacuation, highlighting the chaos and the difficulty of establishing the true perpetrator.
  • Correspondent Saksha Sai Sambar (06:51): “It’s really hard to ascertain who really shot first here right now.”

2. Intensifying Conflict in Congo-Rwanda

• 08:17 – 10:42: Ben exposes the reality behind Trump’s staged peace agreements:
  • Trump held a meeting between Congo and Rwanda’s leaders, absent any rebel group representation—Ben calls it a "fake deal."
  • M23 incursions (rebel group with alleged Rwandan ties) intensify immediately post “peace deal,” underlining the sham.
  • Hundreds flee South Kivu after fresh attacks, putting “Washington Accord” into question.
  • Correspondent Safina Chingouma (10:06): “Even before the ink on this landmark diplomatic agreement dried, fighting has flared up again… blaming each other for the spate of attacks across north and South Kivu.”

3. U.S. Foreign Policy’s Radical Shift (National Security Strategy)

• 10:42 – 13:20: The hosts discuss the Trump administration’s new national security strategy:
  • Official U.S. policy now seeks to undermine the European Union and block NATO expansion.
  • Retired General Ben Hodges calls the policy “a giant middle finger to Europe,” warning it cedes Eastern Europe to Putin and puts the continent on a path to war.
  • Quote (Ben Hodges, 11:40): “I think the happiest person in the world with this document is Vladimir Putin… this strategy cedes Europe to the Russian sphere of influence. And this is out in the open now.”
  • Quote (Ben Hodges, 12:24): “Historic in terms of American failure, turning our back on not only our allies of over 80 years, but also… damaging ourselves.”
  • The hosts contrast this radical break from bipartisan norms and highlight increasing danger for Ukraine and NATO allies.

4. The Situation in Ukraine—Escalating Attacks, Global Reactions

• 15:09 – 17:49: Updates from Ukrainian President Zelensky and shifting U.S. alignment:
  • Zelensky describes relentless Russian attacks, with more than 1600 drones, 1200 bombs, and 70 missiles used against Ukraine in a week.
  • Russia’s Peskov expresses satisfaction with American policy now matching Russian interests.
  • Japan files diplomatic complaints after Chinese aircraft threaten Japanese jets—Trump pressures Japan’s Prime Minister at China’s urging.
  • U.S. is perceived as “doing the bidding of Xi Jinping,” while Trump’s policies push allies toward self-reliance and rearmament (e.g., Germany).

5. Analysis of Trump’s Fake Diplomacy and Disinformation

• 19:37 – 21:22: Ben exposes and mocks Trump’s fake peace prizes and staged diplomacy:
  • Trump brags about the "Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords" (between Thailand and Cambodia) and gets a fake FIFA Peace Prize for “solving eight wars”—both events dismissed as pure fantasy.
  • Trump (19:37): “These gentlemen are about to sign what we're calling the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. Good name. Both countries are agreeing to cease all hostilities... I have no doubt that it will.”
  • Ben (20:11): “Just another made up thing… Donald, you traitor.”—on Trump’s claim Zelensky hasn’t read the Ukrainian “peace proposal,” which is widely known to be a surrender document favoring Russia.

6. The State of Global Alliances—America’s Waning Power

• 23:24 – 24:26: Rapid shifts in world order:
  • Modi meets with Putin; Macron with Xi Jinping; France’s nuclear deterrent threatened by suspected Russian drones.
  • Europe moves to rearm as NATO fractures and Russian influence grows.
  • Ben (23:24): "America’s becoming the weakest, the weakest right now… the level of changes in the past week is unprecedented. We haven’t seen anything like this since what happened right before World War I, frankly, is kind of the closest analog.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Fake Peace Efforts:
  • Ben (02:57): “It was a fugazi. It was another Donald Trump fraud where he brought the sides together in late October to take a photo.”
• On U.S. Policy Toward Europe:
  • Ret. Gen. Hodges (11:40): “This is a giant middle finger to… Europe by this administration… this strategy cedes Europe to the Russian sphere of influence.”
• On Ukraine:
  • Zelensky (15:09, paraphrasing): “Whether there will be peace depends entirely on Russia, on our collective pressure on Russia, and on the sound negotiating positions of us, Europe, and all our other partners.”
• On Trump’s FIFA Peace Prize:
  • Trump (22:44): “I settled eight wars and we have a ninth coming, which nobody’s ever done before. But I want to really save lives. I don’t need prizes.”
  • Ben (21:22): “No one takes this guy fricking seriously. He’s a fricking clown. You’re a traitor. You’re a treasonous piece of crap. Call out this fascist, vile regime for what it is because they are making us so much weaker.”

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 02:57–06:51: Breakdown of Cambodia-Thailand conflict and exposure of Trump’s photo-op diplomacy
• 08:17–10:42: Congo-Rwanda situation post "peace deal," rising violence
• 10:42–13:20: Trump-era U.S. national security policy, European concerns, and reactions
• 15:09–17:49: Ukraine’s current plight and U.S./Russia alignment
• 19:37–21:22: Trump’s delusional peace claims, fake UNESCO/FIFA prize
• 23:24–24:26: Global order shifting, major world leaders realigning, WWII analogies

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Tone and Style

The episode maintains the MeidasTouch signature blend of impassioned political commentary, brotherly camaraderie, ridicule of political figures (especially Trump), and unapologetic pro-democracy advocacy. Their language is candid, irreverent, and direct, especially when addressing the consequences of current U.S. foreign policy.

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Summary

The hosts frame this moment as a perilous turning point in global geopolitics. Wars escalate in Cambodia-Thailand and Congo-Rwanda despite Trump’s publicity stunts. New U.S. foreign policy openly undermines Europe and emboldens Putin, leaving Ukraine and NATO exposed. Trump’s self-aggrandizing "peace" narratives unravel under scrutiny, and America’s abdication of leadership invites global chaos and new power alignments. The MeidasTouch brothers argue passionately for truth, accountability, and solidarity with democratic allies, urging listeners to stay informed—and involved—at a world-historic crossroads.

Transcript

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There you see children fleeing in the Osma region of Cambodia right on the Thailand and Cambodia border. This follows airstrikes by Thailand into Cambodia after Thailand says that Cambodia has been shooting into the Thailand side of the border, killing a Thai soldier and injuring a number of other Thai soldiers. Cambodia says that Thailand was shooting first, each side pointing fingers at each other. Regardless, Donald Trump's so called ceasefire or peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia is done. Frankly, it never existed in the first place. As we reported on the Midas Touch Network, it was a fake. It was a fugazi. It was another Donald Trump fraud where he brought the sides together in late October to take a photo. He claimed that China has nothing to do with any of this when China is obviously working behind the scenes there as well. That offended China. And Donald Trump just did a photo op pretending that there was a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia when it never actually existed. More on that in a moment. Also we see war continuing between Congo and Rwanda. You'll recall last week Donald Trump brought in the leaders of Congo and Rwanda. And what I pointed out as I said this is a fake deal. The M23 group, which is the, the group that's making these incursions into Congo, which is affiliated with Rwanda, which Rwanda denies affiliations with. This M23 group, was not at the meeting. And I said this was just a fake meeting between Congo and Rwanda and there's no peace. I said while that peace deal was being signed, I said this was a fraud. I said the war still going. And I remember I showed one of the reporters from Africa saying, well it's great that you're announcing this, but when's like the fighting gonna stop because the war is still taking place, Congo and Rwanda. And we've actually seen an acceleration of that war right now. Now another thing that's important that we point out also is that the war in Ukraine from Russia's invasion is only getting worse. And now the United States has put out its national security strategy where it says it is a fish all United States policy to undermine the European Union, to prop up groups in Europe that will seek to dissolve the European Union, support Vladimir Putin. And under the national security strategy by the United States, it is now official policy that the Trump regime has announced to undermine the expansion of NATO as a permanent organization. I'll go through each of these points with you, but first, why don't we start at the border between Thailand and Cambodia right here and let's hear what's happening right here from one of the local news networks. Right here where Thai military launching airstrikes following these repeated clashes along the disputed border with Cambodia. One Thai soldier killed. A military buildup in earnest is taking place right now. The president of the Cambodia Senate has canceled the work schedule as they're in full war mode. And you have in Thailand as well, a cancellation of a lot of the schools, 641 schools and colleges closed as war is breaking out here. Let's play this clip of Thai military launching airstrikes following repeated clashes.

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Thailand says it has deployed air assets along its disputed border with Cambodia after reporting multiple clashes along the border. Our correspondent Saksha Sai Sambar is joining us live from Bangkok with more sacsita. Give us an update on the latest situation along that Thai Cambodian border.

[Saksha Sai Sambar (Thai correspondent)]

Yes, what we are seeing here seems to be a very risky escalation at the disputed Thai Cambodian border. This morning, the Royal Thai army issued a statement saying that there have been repeated multiple clashes along the border at two points and at two different instances in the past morning, in the past night. This also follows another incident that happened on Sunday afternoon where Thai soldiers have been injured in the clashes that in the latest clashes, one Thai soldier reportedly has been killed. And in response to that, the Royal Thai army has then now deployed air fighters and air jets to strike military targets along the border. As it says that also have been evacuation orders for four villages along the Thai borders as well. Now, of course, in any of these kind of incidents, there are two sides of the story. We are, we have been receiving the statements from the Cambodian defense industry spokesperson saying that Thailand shot first, that Thailand was the one who was violating the sovereignty of the country and who was striking first. Obviously, we cannot verify this. We cannot verify it at this point in time. And really with any kind of these armed clashes, it's really hard to ascertain who really shot first here right now.

[Ben]

Let me show you what's going down in the Congo here. And again, you're not getting this perspective on American media, right? I mean, objectively, you're not. And this is why let me just ask you right now. Please subscribe to the Midas Touch YouTube channel. Getting accurate information that no one else is reporting is so fricking critical right now. And I'm not just saying that because I'm one of the founders of this network. We need to get out the truth. We're on our way to 6 million subscribers. You may think you're subscribed, but you, you may not be subscribed, obviously, because of the truth that we're telling. We're under attack by the Trump regime, by corporate media here. They want to destroy us and shut us down. So please, the one favor I ask, and I don't ask a lot, please make sure you subscribe to this channel. Now let's talk about what's going on in Congo as fighting flares up. It's been getting worse in the Congo since Donald Trump brought the leaders of Congo and Rwanda together. Let's just play local media about what's going on there.

[Safina Chingouma (DRC correspondent)]

All right? And now we set the stage for our conversation on the DRC. After the deal. Fierce fighting continued in the eastern DRC hours after the signing of a peace accord between DRC's President Felix Shisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame. Hundreds of people fled the towns of Luvungi and Katogwata in South Kivu following fresh attacks on Friday. The latest attacks put into question the commitments of the Washington Accord, a peace deal signed in the United States that is meant to stop the ongoing war between the Congolese armed forces and The Rwanda backed M23 and stabilize the region plagued by armed conflict and militia activity. Safina Chingouma has that development.

Hosted by US President Donald Trump. Presidents Felix Shisekedi of Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda signed a peace agreement on Thursday that rekindled the hope of peace in the war torn eastern Congo region. And even before the ink on this landmark diplomatic agreement dried.

Fighting has flared up again in the east of the DRC with the Rwandan backed M23 rebel group and the Congolese army blaming each other for the spate of attacks in villages across north and South Kivu that so many flee their homes.

[Ben]

Now, folks, things are getting much worse in Ukraine as well and in Europe. As I mentioned, the Trump regime put out its national security strategy for the United States. This is the official foreign policy of the U.S. they want to, according to the U.S. cultivate resistance to Europe's current trajectory within European nations and then end the present, end the perception and prevent the reality of NATO as a perpetually expanding alliance. So you have that taking place as well. Let's hear from the former United States commander for the US army in Europe, Ben Hodges, who I know you've seen on the Midas Touch Network a lot. He explains how the Trump regime's new national security strategy is a giant middle finger to Europe. Here's what retired General Hodges has to say. Let's play this clip.

[Ben Hodges (Retired US General)]

This is the giant middle finger to, to that Europe by this administration. I think the happiest person in the world with this document is Vladimir Putin because this strategy cedes Europe to the Russian sphere of influence. And this is out in the open now. It's not, there's no nuance. It's out in the open. And I think that Europe better, number one, ensure that Ukraine does not fail. And number two, it better be ready because if Ukraine does fail, there will be a full on full war between Russia and Europe very soon.

[Donald Trump (clips)]

The way you put it, Ben Hodges.

[Ben]

Makes it sound historic and alarming. Is that what it is?

[Ben Hodges (Retired US General)]

Well, historic in terms of American failure, turning our back on not only our allies of over 80 years, but also.

Damaging ourselves. I mean, for all these years, our European allies have given us access with bases, intelligence sharing. We've served together in so many different theaters. We've, we've stood shoulder by shoulder in diplomatic circles. And now this is the giant middle finger to, to that Europe by this administration, understandably making a priority defense of the homeland in Western hemisphere and Indo Pacific. That's, that's not new. What's new is clearly this is about spheres of influence. And for the Trump administration, Europe is not going to be that sort of strategic interest to us anymore.

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Now we're also hearing from Ukrainian President Zelensky. Here's what he says. Ukraine deserves a dignified peace. And whether there will be peace depends entirely on Russia, on our collective pressure on Russia, and on the sound negotiating positions of us, Europe and all our other partners. Russia must be held accountable for what it's doing, for the daily strikes, for the constant terror against our people, and for the war itself. And Zelinsky writes how every day and every night our emergency services deal with the aftermath of Russian strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities and communities. This week alone, this week, and I know again, this isn't getting a lot of attention. Russia launched over 1600 attack drones, around 1200 guided aerial bombs, and around 70 missiles of various types against Ukraine. The primary targets of these strikes are infrastructure that keeps everyday life going. And then there's also attacks on places where people live, on residential areas. Meanwhile, Russia's state regime hacked the way we have Caroline Levitt in the United States. They have a guy named Peskov over there. Peskov is their Levitt. And Peskov says, we're very pleased with the United States aligning with the Russian position about Europe and about NATO. We are very closely aligned and he says that is a good thing for the relationship between Russia and the United States. As Donald Trump throws Europe and Ukraine under the bus, a lot of issues happening as well as the United States has removed itself as the leader of the free world and now makes itself a a proxy of Putin and Russia. Japan is lodging formal diplomatic complaints against China following two separate incidents over the weekend in which J15 carrier based multirole fighters from Chinese aircraft carriers longing lock their fire control radars onto Japanese F15Js that had been scrambled against possible airspace violations by China off the island of Okinawa in southern Japan. Now, this comes as the United States, through Donald Trump, yelled at Prime Minister Takaishi in Japan because Xi Jinping told Donald Trump, you got to get Japan to chill out because Japan is saying that if we invade Taiwan that they're going to defend Taiwan. United States, you got to do the bidding of Xi Jinping, so go tell Japan to shut up.

[Saksha Sai Sambar (Thai correspondent)]

Up.

[Ben]

And Donald Trump called up Taka Ishi of Japan and told her to shut up. And she was like, huh? Weren't we just saying what America policy used to be, which was to help Taiwan if it gets invaded? Nope. Donald Trump is a bootlicker of Xi Jinping and Putin right now. Also, the German parliament unveiling its plans right now to ramp up the military growth there as I think Europe is on and is preparing for a war footing now that the US Is basically embracing Russia to take over Ukraine and then go after Europe. So I think Europe is getting ready for potential war with Russia in a very meaningful way while that's taking place. You had Israel, Qatar and Trump holding secret meetings in New York this past weekend. You had drones, likely of Russian origin this past week flying over nuclear submarines in France. This is part of France's main nuclear deterrent area and you see it right there on this map. And this also follows drones likely of Russian origin, potentially engaging in an assassination attempt on Zelinsky's life in Ireland earlier last week, before Zelinsky spoke to the parliament in Ireland. And but for Zelinsky arriving early, those drones would have been directly in the flight of the plane and a successful assassination could have taken place. Now, with all of this going on, I want to remind you of a few data points as well. Like do you remember back on October 26, 2025, when Donald Trump said the following about Thailand and Cambodia? Here, play this clip.

[Donald Trump (clips)]

Now, these gentlemen are about to sign what we're calling the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords. Good name. Both countries are agreeing to cease all hostilities and work to build good neighborly relationships which they've already started. 18 Cambodian prisoners of war will be released. And under this agreement, observers from ASEAN countries, including Malaysia will be deployed to make sure that the peace prevails and endures. I have no doubt that it will.

[Ben]

Yep, just another made up thing last night. This is what Donald Trump said about that. He's disappointed about Zelensky. He said Zelensky didn't read our proposal that we've given him. Yes, he Has. It's the proposal for Ukrainian surrender to Russia. It's been rejected. Donald, you traitor. Here's what. Here's what Trump says about Zelensky. Let's play it.

What's your next step in Russia? Ukraine talks after last week's negotiations.

[Donald Trump (clips)]

So we've been speaking. Speaking to President Putin, and we've been speaking to Ukrainian leaders, including Zelensky, President Zelensky. And I have to say that I'm a little bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal. That was as of a few hours ago. His people love it, but he has it. Russia's fine with it. Russia's, you know, Russia, I guess, would rather have the whole country when you think of it, it. But Russia is, I believe, fine with it. But I'm not sure that Zelinsky is fine with it. His people love it, but he hasn't read it. So someday you'll explain that one to me, Jeff.

[Ben]

I don't have an explanation, sir. What?

[Jordy or Brett (Podcast Co-host)]

What?

[Ben]

Now, finally, I want to share this with you because you've all seen that Donald Trump made FIFA award him a fake Peace Prize while all of this is going down. While I just showed you war raging in Congo, while I just showed you war raging in Thailand and Cambodia, worse than it was under former President Biden. Like, these wars are happening because of America's weakness. And then Donald Trump's fake peace deals. No one takes this guy fricking seriously. He's a fricking clown. But remember before Donald Trump gave himself a fake FIFA Peace Prize. Remember that? Well, Donald Trump did a red carpet event before the fake FIFA Peace Prize, where he pretended that he wasn't gonna get the award. And then the reporter's like, well, we hear you may be winning this award. He goes, well, I've solved eight wars. I don't know if I'm gonna win anything yet, but I guess we'll see what happens. You're a clown. You're a traitor. You're a treasonous piece of crap. Call out this fascist, vile regime for what it is because they are making us so much weaker. And look what's happening in the world right now. Look what's happening. Look what's taking place here. Play this clip.

[Donald Trump (clips)]

Today's numbers are very, very big.

[Podcast Host / Advertiser]

You're expected to get the FIFA Peace Prize. Mr. President, what would you say to people who say that prize might conflict with your pledge to strike Venezuela?

[Donald Trump (clips)]

Well, I think the peace prize, I mean, I settled eight wars. I don't know that I'm Getting it. I haven't been officially noticed. I've been hearing about a Peace Prize, and I'm here to represent our country in a different sense. But I can tell you, I did settle eight wars, and we have a ninth coming, which nobody's ever done before. But I want to really save lives. I don't need prices. I need to save lives. And we're saving a lot of lives. I've saved millions and millions of lives. And that's really what I want to do. And I also want to run a great country. And the United States right now is the hottest country anywhere in the world. And one year ago, it was dead. We had a dead country, and now we have the hottest, this country anywhere in the world.

[Ben]

And by the way, you know what also is taking place? Modi met with Putin. You had Macron meet with Xi Jinping. Okay, you have an in. You have so much shifting of a global world order where America's becoming the weakest, the weakest right now. That's what actually is happening. And what NATO's breaking apart, Russia's asserting itself. The level of changes in the past week is unprecedented. We haven't seen anything like this, I think, since the. What happened right before World War I, frankly, is kind of the closest analog to what's happening right now. Any event, this is why you need to subscribe, because we're giving you this information. Nobody else is hit. Subscribe. Let's get to 6 million subscribers and thank you so much for watching. Hey, Midas Mighty, it's Ben, Brett, and Jordy, and we just want to thank you for being the backbone of this movement. This year tested us more than ever. But together we proved that pro democracy voices don't just compete. We win.

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