The MeidasTouch Podcast – Furious World Leaders Blast Trump After Nuclear Subs Attacked!!!

Episode Date: December 6, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

In this urgent and globally-focused episode, the Meiselas brothers dive into escalating international tensions following attacks on French nuclear submarines, a failed assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Zelensky, and a major diplomatic schism between traditional Western allies. The episode zeroes in on how Donald Trump's policies—both overt and behind the scenes—are fracturing historic alliances, empowering authoritarian states, and isolating the United States on the world stage. Through critical analysis and real-time reporting, the brothers unpack the implications of leaked documents, European leaders' warnings, and shifting global power dynamics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Attacks on French Nuclear Sub Bases & Zelensky Assassination Attempt

• [03:03] Ben: Opens with news on French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to China, contrasting it with the news that "drones were circling over nuclear submarines in France and the French military engaged with these drones."
• Implication: Drones, probably of Russian origin, were testing NATO's limits, with the U.S. "pretty much withdrawing [support] at this point."
• [03:45] Ben: Details a near-miss assassination attempt on Zelensky in Ireland, involving Russian drones timed to his arrival, narrowly avoided thanks to an earlier-than-planned landing.
• Media Silence: "Not a peep from the United States in terms of standing with Ukraine or our European allies while all of this is going on. And frankly, there's barely any media attention with this at all." (Ben, [04:13])

2. Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy Under Trump

• Sanctions Removed & Russian Gas Promoted:
  • U.S. is "removing sanctions from Russia right now, promoting Russian gas and oil companies like Lukoil."
  • "The US position now is to bleed Ukraine dry. Cause Donald Trump wants Putin to be able to take over Ukraine and complete the genocide that is currently taking place." (Ben, [05:00])
• Blocking Aid to Ukraine: U.S. lobbying EU countries to block the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

3. Leaked National Security Strategy Document

• [06:20] Ben: Reads directly from the newly published U.S. National Security Strategy (Nov 2025), calling the document "publicly published" and describing how its "top priority is...cultivating resistance to Europe's current trajectory...to destroy the European Union."
  • Quote: "This is official US policy under the Trump regime, that the growing influence of quote, patriotic European parties gives cause for great optimism." (Ben, [07:00])
  • Analysis: The administration is openly supporting "ultra-nationalistic MAGA, Putin-supporting" right-wing European parties and seeking "strategic stability with Russia."
  • Quote: "In other words, bring Russia back into the fold." (Ben, [08:25])

4. European Leaders' Private Reactions – Der Spiegel Leak

• [10:55] Ben: Reports on Der Spiegel’s leaked notes from a call between French President Macron, German Chancellor Maers, Finnish President Alexander Stube, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and President Zelensky.

  • Macron: Used the word "betrayal," warning Zelensky that "Washington might intervene on territorial issues while refusing to guarantee Ukraine safety."
  • Mertz (Germany): Warns, "the United States is playing games with you and with us."
  • Stube (Finland): Urges Zelensky, "not be left alone in any room with Kushner and Witkoff," whom he names as unofficial Trump envoys.

• Implication: "Everyone recognizes that the United States is now essentially an ally of Russia and no longer an ally of NATO and no longer an ally of Ukraine." (Ben, [12:10])

5. Global Responds and Realignment

• Trump's FIFA 'Peace Award': Trump awarded the FIFA 2025 'Peace Award', which the brothers lampoon as "international mockery."
• Serious State Visits Elsewhere: Highlights Macron’s warm reception in China and Modi’s red-carpet for Putin in India, signaling global power shifts as the U.S. recedes.
• U.S. Political Figures Attack Europe:
  • JD Vance and Marco Rubio criticize EU moves against U.S. tech companies, using rhetoric that frames Europe as adversarial and Russia as a stabilizing partner.
    • Quote – Rubio: "The day of censoring America... are over." (Ben referencing Rubio, [14:47])
• EU’s Determined Response:
  • Ursula von der Leyen and other EU leaders emphasize the vital importance of continued support for Ukraine and the fair distribution of risk in using frozen Russian assets: "time is of the essence, given the current geopolitical situation." (Ben quoting von der Leyen, [15:09])

6. Zelensky Responds

• Zelensky’s Dignified Tone: Trump’s circle (Witkoff and Kushner) and Russian officials secretly meeting in Moscow.
  • Quote – Zelensky: "Only a dignified peace provides real security and we fully understand that this requires and will continue to require the support of our partners." (Ben reading Zelensky, [16:47])
• Ukraine Prepared for All Outcomes: Despite U.S. betrayal, maintains a diplomatic front but signals profound wariness of U.S. motives.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ben, [04:13]: "Not a peep from the United States in terms of standing with Ukraine or our European allies while all of this is going on. And frankly, there's barely any media attention with this at all."
• Ben, [05:00]: "The US position now is to bleed Ukraine dry. Cause Donald Trump wants Putin to be able to take over Ukraine and complete the genocide that is currently taking place."
• Ben, [06:23]: "This is what they published. This is public, that the US wants to destroy the European Union and views the European Union as an enemy."
• Ben, [07:46]: "The US says we need to support them right there," referring to far-right parties in Europe.
• Ben, [12:10]: "Everyone recognizes that the United States is now essentially an ally of Russia and no longer an ally of NATO and no longer an ally of Ukraine."
• Ben, [13:05]: "There are real serious meetings taking place across the world as a new world order is being structured that leaves the United States out and weaker than anybody else."
• Von der Leyen, via Ben, [15:09]: "Financial support for Ukraine is of central importance for European security...we agreed to continue our discussions with the aim of reaching consensus."
• Zelensky, via Ben, [16:47]: "Only a dignified peace provides real security and we fully understand that this requires...the support of our partners."

Timestamps of Key Segments

• [03:03] – French nuclear submarine base drone attacks reported
• [03:45] – Details of Zelensky assassination attempt in Ireland
• [05:00] – Overview of U.S. policy reversal on sanctions and Ukraine aid
• [06:20] – Analysis of National Security Strategy: Europe as “enemy”
• [10:55] – Der Spiegel leak: European leaders warn Zelensky
• [12:10] – European leaders’ conclusion: U.S. now “ally of Russia”
• [13:50] – Trump’s FIFA award; global leaders sideline U.S.
• [14:47] – U.S. politicians attack Europe publicly
• [15:09] – Ursula von der Leyen’s EU statement on Ukraine support
• [16:33] – Zelensky’s statement about U.S./Russian negotiations

Tone, Language & Style

• Conversational, urgent, often incredulous and deeply concerned about U.S. policy changes.
• Frequent, direct quotations from official documents and world leaders, with clear condemnation of Trump’s administration and support for pro-democracy alliances.
• Strong language and frank framing: accusations of betrayal, calls to action, and appeals for independent media support.

Conclusion

The episode draws a stark, comprehensive picture of a world in flux: the U.S. under Trump is realigning itself away from traditional democratic allies and closer to authoritarian adversaries, with potentially disastrous consequences for European and global security. The Meiselas brothers break down leaked documents, raw diplomatic exchanges, and global realignments, underscoring the urgency for public awareness and democratic engagement in the face of these monumental shifts.