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Political Commentator
Media known as Fox is in a absolute panic right now as Donald Trump's cover up of the Epstein files has blown up in his face. Fox can barely know how to react, especially given that the owner of its parent company, Rupert Murdoch, is now being sued by Donald Trump. For the incredible reporting by the Wall Street Journal, including the latest report by the Wall Street Journal yesterday that Donald Trump's name appeared numerous times in the EP files in the Department of Justice and FBI's Custody and Control and that Donald Trump was warned back in May. He was informed in a briefing that his name appeared numerous times. That's when Donald Trump said, all right, we're going to have to call this a hoax and we're going to have to blame it on Obama and Clinton and Comey and Biden and whoever. So let me show you what Fox is doing right now. You have Laura Ingraham saying the real scandal here is Obama framing Donald Trump about his connections with Russia in 2016. But be careful everybody. Obama may say that Trump and his supporters are trying to deflect from Epstein with the conspiracy about Obama, but we should focus on Obama and Obama did something to Trump in 2016 about Russia, Russia, Russia. We watch Laura Ingraham. It's so pathetic. Here, play this clip.
Political Analyst
Leaving many Americans in the 2020 election cycle to believe that Putin essentially put Trump in office. If you're voting to reelect Trump, you're voting for Putin and that, you know, basically Trump is just a Russian stooge. And Obama will of course dispute all of this. He's going to say he was just trying to get at the truth and that Trump and his supporters are trying to deflect from Epstein with a new conspiracy. And the press of course is already helping with that.
Political Commentator
And then you have Lara Trump, you go from Laura Ingraham to Lara Trump and Lara Trump on Fox last night goes and look, this is this has been so damaging to Donald Trump that people have made these connections between him and Russia in 2016. That's the scandal. It's in textbooks now. It's in textbooks. Here, play this clip.
Media Personality
You have textbooks around the United States of America right now, Sean, in schools that say the reason Donald Trump won in 2016 was due to Russia collusion due to the help and the aid of Russia. 69% of Democrats right now still believe that Donald Trump won in 2016 because of Russia.
Political Commentator
And can I just remind you that there was a bipartisan Senate report whose chair was Marco Rubio, the current Secretary of State, that said Russia did indeed try to meddle with the election of 2016. Like, what are we even talking about? You're doing the Russia, Russia, Russia thing. Do you realize how desperate and pathetic it looks? And by the way, we knew that Donald Trump's involved with Russia. We know today we hear what he says in public about Russia and how he treats Putin. Oh, you want 50 more days before we issue secondary sanctions? After me saying, two weeks. Whatever you want, Vlad. Then you have Vladimir Putin posting, like, nudes of Melania and just, like, mocking Donald Trump and making statements. Donald. This is what Putin said publicly, which Donald Trump never refuted. Putin's like, donald and I are going to work on cultural exchanges and movies and music between Russia and the United States to bring our cultural values closer together. And Donald Trump doesn't deny that. That's what was actually spoken about anyway. Then you have Ted Cruz on Fox, and he's like, look, I want everybody to know that FDR famously said December 7th is a date that will live in infamy. Pearl Harbor. The real date that will live in infamy is December 9th. It will live in infamy because our government came under siege from Obama and people who said, Russia, Russia, Russia, Russia. Here, play this clip, and I'll tell.
You this December 9th meeting, FDR famously said, December 7th is a date that will live in infamy. Well, December 9th should be a day that will live in infamy, because this is a moment when senior members of our government decided to lie to the American people and to sabotage President Donald Trump, who'd just been elected by the American people.
What? My gosh. So then they have Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence. And remember, Gabbard was despised by Donald Trump recently because she was saying that Iran did not have nuclear capabilities, which contradicted the lies that Donald Trump wanted to get out there so Trump could strike Iran, which, by the way Trump pretty much failed to knock out the nuclear capabilities. So now Tulsi Gabbard's trying to get back on the inside and she's like, we at the Director of National Intelligence, we've all discovered that Obama and Hillary Clinton were involved in a massive scheme against Donald Trump in 2015, talking about in 2016. And why are these reporters trying to distract from the real scandal? It's Obama we're trying to go after your play this clip.
Media Personality
That's really what this is all about and why it it does such. I was standing there in the White House press briefing room and hearing some of these crazy questions being asked by members of the media who are trying to distract and deflect away from the historic expose that we have brought forward that once again puts into question the American people's ability to trust the integrity of our democratic republic. And the reason why that is, and it's similar to the deep state actors who have been trying to stop us from releasing this, is that we have members of the media who were complicit in this from the very beginning, who were leaked early copies of this or at least lines from this January 2017 Obama manufactured intelligence assessment. They printed what they were fed. People like Ellen Nakashima from the Washington Post, who, by the way, went on to win a Pulitzer Prize because for years she was so good at lying and not telling the truth to the American people that they gave her an award for it. These people are still here. Ellen Nakashima is still harassing people who work within the intelligence community who are calling up and reporting her, you know, using burner phones to try to ask them harassing questions. There are a lot of deep state actors still here within Washington.
Political Commentator
And I mean, you know, I would compare this to like, oh, this is Orwellian. This is like 1984. This is worse. I don't even know how what I'm sharing with you is real life because it's stranger and more dangerous than 1984.
Podcast Host
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Political Commentator
And the whole thing with her and Jesse Waters is just so super weird. And she goes, the American people deserve the truth. And the truth is Obama is involved in treason against Trump and. And Russia. Russia, Russia. That's what we need to focus on. Like, do y' all just think we're so stupid? I mean, I know you have MAGA mush brain supporters who may, like, listen to whatever the hell you say. We know you're distracting from the Epstein files. We know you're distracting from all of it. But go ahead, Tulsi, try to trick us. Here, play this clip.
Media Personality
President Trump wants us to find the truth. I want to find the truth. The American people deserve the truth. And they deserve accountability. Which is why I'm really glad to see that Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice announced the creation of A strike force team today specifically to get after all the intelligence and evidence that we have gathered, we have more coming. And to determine the path forward to bring about that accountability.
Political Commentator
You got more from Ted Cruz here to play this clip.
And understand these partisans are so contemptuous of the American people. What was the Russia hoax about? It was about subverting democracy. They were mad at the voters that they elected Donald Trump.
Political Analyst
They want to punish them.
Political Commentator
It's the exact same sentiment that led to the lawfare last year of indicting Donald Trump four times.
And then you have Alina Haba, whose term as interim United States Attorney in New Jersey is over. But now she's like, I'm not leaving. I'm not going anywhere. And then Jesse Waters is like, the Democrats tried to coup the US Prosecutor from New Jersey. No one tried to coup anybody. She's unqualified. She's being investigated by the state Bar for engaging in potential unethical behavior. He's been sanctioned over a million dollars for bringing frivolous lawsuits. But here's what we're talking about, I guess, on Waters. Let's play it. The Democrats are determined to let chaos run free. Yesterday, they tried to coup the US Prosecutor from New Jersey, Elena Haba, who's been going after these thugs. Alina says she's not going anywhere. And here Alina Haba's like, I'm just going to continue doing my job, even though my terms expired. I'm not a coward. Here, play this clip.
Legal Analyst
Look, I have to tell you something, Jesse. I think anybody that's known me in this public sphere for the last four years knows I'm not a coward to a fight. So I have obviously been doing my job. I do my job. Irrespective of who you are, what you are, what your politics are. That's what I said when I swore on my oath in that Oval Office in the picture you just showed. So I'll continue to do so.
Political Commentator
These are like actual sociopaths here. And then Jesse Waters is like, are they trying to take you out because you indicted a Democrat? Sounds like it. Sounds like it. What in the cosplay fascism is this. Play this clip. So are they trying to take you out because you indicted a Democrat for assaulting an ICE officer?
Legal Analyst
It sure sounds like it, Jesse, doesn't it? I mean, would that be the first time that everybody has been attacked for doing their job and doing it well?
Political Commentator
By the way, do you notice that Fox is basically not. How strange is this? Fox is not talking at all about the biggest story Right now, Trump's cover up of Epstein. They're not talking about it. The Wall Street Journal, which is also earned by Murdoch though, is skewering Donald Trump. They did the incredible report on the 50th birthday card from Donald Trump to Epstein, where Trump's alleged to have said, enigmas never age. May our secrets always stay secret. When Epstein was involved in like, sex trafficking. And then you have Fox, like Fox News, and I put news and quotes pushing all of this, like bizarro stuff about obama and like 2016 Russia, like, what are you even talking about? Then they bring on Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, who met with the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell. And here Besant is like, you know, I told, I told, I told him, Jerome, there's no inflation, there's nothing wrong. I told him, we know there's inflation. Prices are through the roof right now. Americans, like 70% of Americans, like, disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of inflation. We know it's real. But anyway, go ahead, play the clip.
Political Analyst
So what do you talk about? I know you see him once a week. Do you see him for breakfast?
Media Personality
Powell?
Treasury Secretary
Yeah. And we talk about exactly this. You're not seeing inflation. When, when are you going to, when are you going to say, uncle? When, when will, when will. We know? And we talk about the overall economy. You know what we're seeing. We talk about the international economy.
Political Analyst
What's his, what's his personality like? I think a lot of people don't really know. Is he pleasant? Does he seem angry or upset or.
Treasury Secretary
I mean, he's, he's pleasant, he's dutiful. He's been doing this a long time.
Political Analyst
It was Trump's pick.
Treasury Secretary
He was, he was. But you know, again, that, that's the problem with a lot of these jobs. It could happen at Treasury, I hope. I don't think it's happened to me. But a lot of D.C. jobs, the building takes over the person.
Political Commentator
And then you have David Sachs, this purported billionaire who's Trump's crypto czar, who talked about Donald Trump's speech yesterday, where Trump looks so sickly and weak and scared and defeated, right? Trump looks like a cornered rat right now. And Sachs is like, I thought Donald Trump's speech was the most important speech I've ever heard. It was like the most important speech since JFK declared we have to go to the moon. Here, play this clip.
Business Executive
Well, Sean, I thought this was perhaps the most important technology speech by an American president since JFK declared that we had to go to the moon. In a similar way, President Trump declared that we have to win the race. I think that's a really important point here. And I think you can argue that the air race is more important than the space race is going to reshape the global economy and determine who the superpowers of the 21st century are. If we continue to lead in AI, America will be the most powerful country in the world. But if we don't, we could fall behind our global competitors. And what President Trump did, I think, was lay out a plan for winning this AI race so that America remains the most powerful country in the world.
Political Commentator
Seriously, what speech were you watching? Because I was watching the one where Donald Trump spent time, like, mocking trans people and going, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing. Like, what speed? It was the most stupid and ridiculous and clearly cognitively addled speech I've ever seen. But go ahead. Here's what Donald Trump said. Here, play this clip.
Donald Trump
Now, a man who transitioned came up and looked at the bar. How much is it? £212. Oh, let me try it. Bing bong. I think he broke the record by 109 pounds. It's going to be a long time. It's going to be a long time before a woman catches that. And these are great athletes and great people and it's demeaning. And who the hell wants this? We will offer that whole standard because I just tell you those as examples.
Political Commentator
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The MeidasTouch Podcast - Episode Summary: "Fox News Panics on Air as Trump Scandal Blows Up"
Release Date: July 24, 2025
In this riveting episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve deep into the unfolding political drama surrounding former President Donald Trump and the Epstein files. The discussion highlights Fox News' apparent panic as the scandal intensifies, with the brothers providing sharp analysis, witty banter, and unwavering support for democratic integrity.
The episode opens with the political commentator outlining the seismic impact of the latest developments in the Trump-Epstein saga. Emphasizing the gravity of the situation, the commentator states:
"Media known as Fox is in an absolute panic right now as Donald Trump's cover up of the Epstein files has blown up in his face." [00:29]
This sets the stage for a critical examination of how Fox News, traditionally a staunch supporter of Trump, is struggling to navigate the emerging scandal.
The conversation touches upon Rupert Murdoch, the owner of Fox News' parent company, who is currently being sued by Donald Trump. This legal entanglement adds another layer of complexity to Fox's predicament.
"Especially given that the owner of its parent company, Rupert Murdoch, is now being sued by Donald Trump." [00:29]
Highlighting the role of the Wall Street Journal in uncovering critical information, the hosts note:
"The Wall Street Journal yesterday reported that Donald Trump's name appeared numerous times in the EP files in the Department of Justice and FBI's Custody and Control." [00:29]
This revelation underscores the depth of the scandal and its potential implications for Trump.
The podcast delves into Trump’s strategy to deflect the scandal by labeling it a hoax and shifting blame onto political adversaries.
"Donald Trump said, all right, we're going to have to call this a hoax and we're going to have to blame it on Obama and Clinton and Comey and Biden and whoever." [00:56]
The commentators criticize Fox News personalities, such as Laura Ingraham, for their attempts to distract from the Epstein files by revisiting old controversies related to Russia and the 2016 election.
"Laura Ingraham saying the real scandal here is Obama framing Donald Trump about his connections with Russia in 2016." [01:59]
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the persistent narrative of Trump’s alleged ties to Russia and its impact on public perception.
"Leaving many Americans in the 2020 election cycle to believe that Putin essentially put Trump in office." [01:59]
The hosts challenge this narrative by referencing the bipartisan Senate report led by Marco Rubio, which confirmed Russia's attempts to meddle in the 2016 election.
"There was a bipartisan Senate report whose chair was Marco Rubio... that Russia did indeed try to meddle with the election of 2016." [03:05]
The episode criticizes the media's role in perpetuating distractions from the Trump-Epstein scandal. The commentators accuse certain media personalities, including Ellen Nakashima of the Washington Post, of complicity and unethical behavior.
"People like Ellen Nakashima from the Washington Post... are still here. Ellen Nakashima is still harassing people who work within the intelligence community." [05:46]
They draw parallels to "deep state" actors attempting to undermine the integrity of the democratic process.
The discussion highlights how political figures like Tulsi Gabbard and Alina Haba are being used to divert attention from the main scandal. Gabbard's alignment with intelligence efforts against Obama and Clinton is scrutinized.
"Tulsi Gabbard... we're trying to go after Obama and Russia... what are you even talking about?" [09:09]
Similarly, Alina Haba's tenure as interim U.S. Attorney in New Jersey is examined, with accusations of unethical behavior and partisan motives.
"They're determined to let chaos run free... Alina Haba... continuing to do her job despite her terms expiring." [10:24]
Amidst the political chaos, Treasury Secretary Scott Besant’s discussions with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell are critiqued. The commentator points out the disconnect between public sentiment on inflation and the administration's stance.
"Treasury Secretary... I told him, Jerome, there's no inflation... Americans, like 70% of Americans, like, disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of inflation." [12:12]
The podcast presents contrasting views on Trump's leadership, particularly in the context of economic strategies like the AI race. While some view Trump's initiatives as pivotal for maintaining American dominance, others criticize his public demeanor and statements.
"President Trump wants us to find the truth... America will be the most powerful country in the world." [15:01]
However, this optimistic view is countered by critiques of Trump’s recent speeches, portraying them as lacking substance and coherence.
"Donald Trump spent time, like, mocking trans people... clearly cognitively addled speech I've ever seen." [15:35]
The episode wraps up with a reaffirmation of the podcast's commitment to uncovering the truth and holding power accountable. The Meiselas brothers encourage listeners to stay informed and engaged in protecting democratic values.
"The truth is more important than ever." [16:34]
Fox News' Crisis: The network is visibly struggling to address the Trump-Epstein scandal, compounded by legal battles involving Rupert Murdoch.
Deflection Strategies: Trump and his allies are actively shifting blame to former administrations and distracting from the main scandal through repetitive narratives about Russia.
Media Complicity: Certain media figures are accused of unethical behavior and complicity in perpetuating distractions to undermine Trump's credibility.
Public Perception vs. Reality: There is a stark contrast between public belief in Russia's role in Trump's election and bipartisan reports confirming Russia's interference.
Economic Policies Under Scrutiny: Discussions around inflation and economic strategies reveal a disconnect between political narratives and public sentiment.
Leadership Under Fire: Trump's leadership is portrayed as both strategically significant in areas like AI and problematic due to his public statements and demeanor.
"Media known as Fox is in an absolute panic right now as Donald Trump's cover up of the Epstein files has blown up in his face." — Political Commentator [00:29]
"There was a bipartisan Senate report whose chair was Marco Rubio... that Russia did indeed try to meddle with the election of 2016." — Political Analyst [03:05]
"People like Ellen Nakashima from the Washington Post... are still here. Ellen Nakashima is still harassing people who work within the intelligence community." — Media Personality [05:46]
"President Trump wants us to find the truth... America will be the most powerful country in the world." — Business Executive [15:01]
"The truth is more important than ever." — Podcast Host [16:34]
This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast offers a comprehensive and incisive look into the current political landscape, emphasizing the importance of truth and accountability in preserving democracy. The Meiselas brothers adeptly balance serious analysis with their characteristic humor, making complex political issues accessible and engaging for their audience.