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Download the Amazon Music app Today. State Regime Media, which calls itself Fox News, was collapsing live on TV after Donald Trump's address to the nation completely bombed. Many people are saying it was the worst presidential address in United States history. The markets started tanking after Donald Trump's speech. Oil started surging again after Donald Trump's speech. But Mark Levin, the Donald Trump propagandist on Fox, said, great speech. Best speech ever. And the Fox propagandists went to work to try to pretend that Donald Trump's war speech somehow was well done. The American people weren't buying it. Fox was in collapse mode. Let me show you what went down. A quick reminder hit subscribe, help us get to 7 million subscribers. We're on our way. And also subscribe to Scott McFarlane Marlin's YouTube channel. So one of the Fox propagandists, Sean Hannity, he was like, well, we didn't really get a timeline here, but okay, it was at least a speech. At least Donald Trump said words here, play this clip.
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President didn't give a specific timeline, but talked about the next two to Three weeks and this thing should be wrapped up in terms of all military objectives.
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And then Hannity brought on Lindsey Graham and Lindsey Graham was like, we gotta get rid of NATO. That's what we need to do. And I Trump speech. Let's get rid of NATO and screw our European allies. You're not our friends anymore. I mean, watch as these lunatics were fully collapsing on live tv. Play this clip.
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As to the strait of hormones you need, you need to clear the straits if you're Europe. But NATO will look different after tonight, tomorrow than it did tonight. And I support a force repositioning, reposturing initiative for Europe. And I never thought I'd hear myself say that, but after what they did to us, when we're trying to deal with the biggest threat on the planet, a nuclear armed ayatollah, they made it so much harder on us. They put our people at risk. They made our pilots fly longer, they denied us capability. I will never look at Europe the same.
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And then Lindsey Graham's like, well, it's possible that 13American soldiers have already died in this war. God bless the 13. They died fighting, fighting a cancer. Cancer is bad. Iran is the cancer. So they died doing the ultimate sacrifice against this camp. What are you talking about? This is an unlawful, catastrophic war that Donald Trump and Netanyahu went alone. The American people don't know why we're there. Donald Trump's speech didn't explain anything. But go ahead, Lindsey Graham, we'll see you in full collapse mode. Play this clip.
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I don't have any money. Epic Fury is one of the most successful military operations in history. God bless the 13 and the injured. But they died in noble cause, protecting America and the world from a cancer. He described the Iranian regime as a cancer. To anybody who's ever had a family with cancer, cancer is the enemy. The cancer hurts and it kills randomly. And they were the cancer of the Mideast. They were the largest state sponsor of terrorism. They had American blood dripping from their hands.
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And then you had FOX propagandist Jesse Waters who's like NATO, let's just say I'm very disappointed in you, NATO. Here, play this clip.
Bret Baier
NATO. Let's just say I'm very disappointed. Need we go through how much they owe us? We saved them twice from world wars. We bailed them out with the Marshall plant. We even lowered our tariffs to zero so they could recover for decades. And then we helped them out with Ukraine. And all we want is a base. All we want is airspace for a little bit to knock out the world's number one sponsor of terror. They can't give us that. These missiles are in range of their capitals, not ours. They get their oil from that strait. We don't. The least they could do is say okay and deal with the domestic blowback. But to say no, while, like, their economies are getting kind of murdered because they can't even sustain four weeks from an oil supply shock. Like, come on, you're not going to send one vessel to the strait. You're going to wait till the hostilities are over. Well, that's the navy. That's what a navy's for, to end hostilities. You don't get to play cleanup when we do all the heavy lifting.
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You know, NATO is a defensive alliance. Donald Trump didn't consult NATO or frankly, anyone other than Netanyahu before invading Iran. And then Donald Trump's like, well, I don't need any help. Well, actually, can you help me with the straight up Hormuz? Actually, I don't want your help. Actually, do it on your own. And Donald Trump continues to attack NATO. Donald Trump has removed sanctions on Russian oil. He's removed sanctions on Russian vessels. Donald Trump's invited the Russian Duma to the United States. Donald Trump said the other day that he and Putin were talking about NATO being a paper tiger and that NATO shouldn't exist anymore. So, yeah, I'm sure NATO is a big fan of Donald Trump right now, as Donald Trump has consistently attacked and betrayed NATO and attacked Ukraine. But I digress more from Fox collapsing. You have Lindsey Graham, and I know if Sean Hannity was, like, sniffing something or like, blowing his nose off air, I don't know what the hell this was. Here. Play this clip.
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If you don't take this deal, we're going to blow up all the things you need to come back. This was a defining moment in this campaign.
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And then Lindsey Graham is like, here's my takeaway from Donald Trump's speech. Iran, you either make a or we will blow up your ability to even function as a nation. Do you hear the words these lunatic sicko maniacs are saying? We will not allow you to function as a nation. As Donald Trump's like, we're going to obliterate you to the stone Age. Okay? You literally are saying war crimes out loud. And by the way, all these people deserve and need to be tried at a war crimes tribunal. Play this clip of Lindsey Graham.
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Three weeks. You either do a deal where you get out of the business you were in, or we're going to blow your stuff up. That will allow you to function as a nation. That is your choice.
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Then you had Dana Perino, who Donald Trump previously said, remember when we had dinner together, you know how good looking you are? You're still so beautiful today, like the time I saw you many, many years ago. That's what Donald Trump said to her. And Dana Perino's like, you know what's really sad about Donald Trump's speech is that the Iran Iranians are not going to see it. Hey, Dana, I think that the Islamic Republic, they're going to clip Donald Trump's speech and they would be happy to show that to the Iranian people. They already are. I mean, if you watch Iranian social media, they love showing Donald Trump and Donald Trump's videos to the Iranian people in order to rally them because Trump gives them propaganda soundbites every single second of every single day. Play this clip.
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There's so many different audiences for this speech tonight. There's the American people, there's the US Military, the US Military's families who are like, well, wait, my child just got sent over. What are we doing? There's of course, our allies, our disenfranchised allies, our adversaries, our enemies, and there's also the Iranian people. And what's really sad is that because the Iranians are so awful to their citizens that no one in Iran will be able to hear what the President says to me. Yeah, that's, that's a great point.
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That's SelectQuote.com Midas and then Fox just gets weird. I mean, of course they do. They need to distract. You had Jesse Waters saying that Gavin Newsom's actually a woman. And by the way, all these people who attack people's appearances and they attack this and they're obsessed with penises and vaginas, the whole thing, they're obsessed with that. Then it's like Kristi Noem's husband is into bimbo ification. And then they're like, can you leave people alone and can you just let people live their what are you even talking about? And Gavin Newsom's a woman. He's not a woman. What does he even mean? Here, play this clip.
Bret Baier
But I believe Gavin Newsom could be the first woman president because when I hear him talk, he sounds like a woman. The kind of emotional instability. You don't know whether he's having a midlife crisis, an identity crisis, a crisis of confidence. I read the book and it's great. And he's got so much potential with his athleticism, his hair. He's a genuinely nice guy. But the only reason he's running for president is to prove his worth to his father and to get back at all the bullies who beat the crap out of him in middle school. Now I'm saying don't run for president. Run to see a psychiatrist instead.
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And then Jesse Waters is like, thank God we will never have a female president. Play this clip.
Bret Baier
Well, Nancy says there will not be a female president in her lifetime. And I say thank God, I hope there's not a female president in my lifetime.
Ryan Reynolds (Monday.com Ad) / Jessica Tarlov
Why would you say that?
Bret Baier
You know what many people are saying, Jessica? Many people are saying do women have the you are just jumping off a cliff just because you're bored. Emotional maturity. You are just bored. Many people are saying do they have the personal contacts in the business world to manage the economy? Many people are saying, Greg, do women have the respect of the generals who said that? Many people are saying women don't have the sense of humor to be president. I've heard that from a lot of people. None of those things I believe, but
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I believe then you had Kayleigh McEnany and Jessica Tarlov and Jesse Waters having the following discussion. Let's play it who knows.
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I like the prediction markets. I know well. But I would also just note the other argument is the Iran nuclear deal, the weak one from Obama that gave billions of dollars to Iran had sunset classes and Iran violated repeatedly. We just gave them 14 billion in sanctions easing which is way more than they got back with a 1.7 billions of cash there.
Bret Baier
Billions of cash on keep the oil prices in check. Jessica.
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Okay, I get it. You know when it's you everything's great. But it was a fraction of the amount of money and they didn't have
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a nuclear weapon back into the stone age.
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I was completely reasonable being tough. Greg, you were reasonable.
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You had Marco Rubio saying that America should withdraw from NATO. Let's play it.
Marco Rubio
When we need them to allow us to use their military bases. Their answer is no. Then why are we in NATO? You have to ask that question. Why do we have billions and billions of dollars, hundreds of billions of dollars over the years, trillions of dollars and all these American forces stationed in the region if we can only use in our time of need, we're not going to be allowed to use those bases. So I think there's no doubt, unfortunately after this conflict is concluded we are going to have to re examine that relationship. We're going to have to reexamine the value of NATO and that alliance for our country. Ultimately that's a decision from the the president to make.
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But fortunately Jessica Tarlov set the facts straight. Here, play this clip his approval rating
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in now every poll that we've seen this week is in the 30s. We're not even talking about the low 40s. The CNN poll he's minus 24 with men, minus 2 with white voters who don't have a college degree, minus 17 with seniors and 65% say that his policies are making their economic conditions worse. That is unsustainable. Not even if you're thinking about a midterm. You just can't go through the rest of an administration like that. Two big questions for me. What does he say about the NATO alliance? We talked about the impact of the Strait of Hormuz on our European partners there in the region. That's a very serious thing to be lobbying that we would want to leave. He needs Senate approval. McConnell and Chris Coons are out with a statement saying that you need Senate approval for that, which Marco Rubio knows. Secondly, the same poly market wallet that put a $500,000 bet on the exact timing of the first bomb that we dropped in Iran has put an $800,000 bet that there's going to be a ground invasion. So are we now looking at a ground invasion that's coming through. And also I would love to know who has this information and is playing the betting markets. Who knows? I like the prediction markets. I know well. But I would also just, and I
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just have to show you this as well. You had Brett Baer talking about how Kristi Noem is now asking for privacy after the photos of her husband surfaced into his bimbo ification where he would dress as he would cross dress as women with E or F size breasts or something. And that's what he would do behind the scenes. That's what he was doing in private. And again, I don't, I've said this before. I just want to be very clear so you know, I'm not mocking what people do in private. I don't kink shame. I don't whatever like do you private, as long as it's consensual and safe. But don't bully other people. Don't attack other communities. Don't mock other people. I mean, it just, it just don't do that. Here, play this clip.
Bret Baier
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is
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asking for privacy and prayers tonight.
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She's said to be devastated by a
Rich Edson
report alleging her husband has been what is being called a cross dressing double life. Senior national correspondent Rich Edson has details tonight. Good evening, Rich. Good evening, Bret. Well, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and now President Trump are responding to a report regarding Noem's husband's alleged online activities. A spokesperson tells the Daily Mail that she's devastated and that, quote, the family was blindsided by this and they asked for privacy and prayers at the time. President Trump tells the outlet he knew nothing about it, adding Wow. I feel badly for the family if that's the case. That's too bad. The Daily Mail alleges it obtained hundreds of messages between Brian Noem and three women involved in a site where men cross dress. The Mail posted several of these photos and writes, Brian Noem allegedly sent women in the community $25,000 in virtual payments. The publication says Brian Noem did not deny the explicit conversations, but says he never put national security at risk while his wife was secretary, setting up a potential blackmail situation. Quote, yeah, I made no comments like that that would lead to that.
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I mean, I guess you can say it is karma for Kristi Noem, someone who has so harmed people's lives. And she's like, oh, I never knew. I'm shocked. I need my privacy. All right, Kristi Noem. This is what they were saying last night on Will Kane Show. Play this clip.
Rich Edson
Family tells the Post, as you mentioned, Ms. Noem is devastated. The family blindsided. They're asking for privacy and prayers at this time. For its part, the Daily Mail reports Byron Noem doesn't deny explicit online conversations, but says he never compromised national security while his wife served as Homeland Security secretary. A sad story indeed. Will, back to you a literally unbelievable story, Kevin.
Bret Baier
And it might be worth noting that even though this is April 1st, this is not a joke for April 1st.
Rich Edson
What a story.
Bret Baier
Thank you, Kevin. You bet.
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Episode: Fox News Collapses on Air as Trump’s Speech Bombs!!!
Date: April 2, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
In this fiery and satirical episode, the Meiselas brothers dissect the chaos on Fox News following Donald Trump’s disastrous national address regarding the new war with Iran. The hosts highlight Fox’s desperate attempts to spin Trump’s speech positively amid negative public and market reactions, while spotlighting increasingly unhinged commentary from Fox personalities and Republican politicians. Topics include Trump’s policy ineptitude, Fox News’ on-air meltdown, attacks against NATO, ramped-up war rhetoric, and devolving into personal attacks and culture wars. The brothers blend humor, sharp critique, and a defense of democratic norms to break down the week’s most jaw-dropping political and media moments.
On Trump’s Address:
“Many people are saying it was the worst presidential address in United States history.” – Ben [01:31]
On NATO:
“Donald Trump has invited the Russian Duma to the United States. Donald Trump said the other day that he and Putin were talking about NATO being a paper tiger and that NATO shouldn't exist anymore.” – Ben [06:12]
On Fox’s Bizarre Turn:
“Gavin Newsom could be the first woman president because when I hear him talk, he sounds like a woman...” – Jesse Watters [12:05]
“I hope there's not a female president in my lifetime.” – Jesse Watters [12:55]
On Kristi Noem Scandal:
“She's said to be devastated by a report alleging her husband has been what is being called a cross dressing double life...The family was blindsided by this and they asked for privacy and prayers at the time.” – Rich Edson [17:11]
The episode is a high-energy combination of outrage, satire, and factual rebuttal. The MeidasTouch hosts maintain their humorous, fraternal banter while sharply critiquing both the dangerous policy implications of Trump-era isolationism and the culture-obsessed meltdown of Fox News. They repeatedly point out the contrast between Fox’s propagandistic messaging and political reality, emphasizing the urgent need to defend democracy and fight disinformation.
For listeners who missed this episode:
This is a must-hear take-down of a truly bizarre week in right-wing media, blending sharp wit, real-time fact checking, and passionate advocacy for facts and democracy. The brothers’ mix of legal, media, and political expertise offers both entertainment and actionable information.