Podcast Summary: Furious World Leaders Blast Trump Over Epstein Files!!

Podcast: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Hosts: Ben, Brett & Jordy Meiselas (collectively as "Midas Touch Host")
Episode Date: February 4, 2026

Overview

In this episode, the Meiselas brothers dig into the global political aftermath of newly-released Epstein files, particularly how they connect to Donald Trump and implicate Moscow intelligence. They discuss the outrage sparked among world leaders—including Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the foreign ministers of Greenland and France—over Epstein’s alleged ties to Russian intelligence and Trump’s comments on Russia and Ukraine. The show features detailed breakdowns of public statements, official probes, recent attacks on Ukraine, and reactions from both supporters and critics of Trump.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Global Outrage: Epstein, Russia, and Trump

• The hosts introduce the episode by highlighting the “furious” response of world leaders to the latest revelations from the Epstein files.
• Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland alleges direct connections between Jeffrey Epstein’s global sex trafficking ring and Russian intelligence, explicitly naming Vladimir Putin as a central figure.
  • Quote: “It seems increasingly clear that the entire pedophilia ring of Jeffrey Epstein was connected to Moscow intelligence, that this all goes directly to Putin.”
    (Midas Touch Host quoting Tusk, 00:19)
• Tusk has launched a formal investigation in Poland into Russian involvement with Epstein and potential ties to activities in Europe and the US.
• Epstein’s files document “thousands of references to Putin” and suggest Epstein had communications and even potential collaborations with Putin.

2. Prime Minister Tusk’s Statement and Investigation

• The hosts play and analyze Tusk’s official remarks, emphasizing Poland’s commitment to investigating any involvement by its citizens and the larger implications for national security.
  • Quote (from Tusk):
    “We cannot allow any of the cases of Polish children exploited by the pedophile network and by the organizer of the satanic circle, Mr. Epstein, to be disregarded by anyone… suspicions concerning Epstein’s connections and that entire pedophile network with Russian special services are escalating daily, this issue must also be thoroughly investigated by us considering the national security of the Polish state.” (03:51–04:54)

3. Trump, Putin, and the Ukraine Betrayal

• The discussion shifts to Trump’s recent claim that Putin would pause attacks on Ukraine due to cold weather. Trump allegedly communicated this to Zelensky and Ukraine’s people—just before Russia launched some of its biggest attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv.
  • Quote: “Remember what 48 hours ago, Donald Trump said he spoke with Putin… he said to Zelensky, you’re good. Tell the people of Ukraine everyone’s good right now… and then shortly thereafter, Putin launched one of his biggest attacks.” (Midas Touch Host, 01:35)
• The hosts highlight Zelensky’s public disappointment and condemnation of Russian attacks, emphasizing broken promises and the need for increased sanctions.
  • Quote (from Zelensky, read by Host):
    “This speaks volumes about Russia’s promises. If their word doesn’t hold even now, what can be expected next? … Russia must feel pressure so that it moves in negotiations towards peace.” (04:54–07:39)

4. Further Political Fallout and Trump’s Response

• The hosts connect Epstein-Russia revelations to broader concerns about Trump’s loyalty and the spread of Russian influence.
• Trump’s response to renewed Russian attacks, after his public reassurances, is played and dissected:
  • Quote (Trump):
    “It was Sunday, it was Sunday to Sunday and it opened up and he hit him hard last night. No, he, he kept his word on that. It was, it’s a lot… we’ll take anything because it’s really, really cold over there. But it was on Sunday and he went from Sunday to Sunday.” (10:11–10:31)
• Host commentary: “Everything with him is both sides because the real side that Donald on is Putin’s side… he’s a Putin bootlicker.” (10:36)

5. MAGA Response vs. Clinton Openness

• MAGA-aligned commentators like Caroline Levitt downplay Trump’s failed reassurances and accuse President Biden of weakness.
  • Quote (Caroline Levitt):
    “It started because of the weakness and incompetence of the previous president, Joe Biden.” (11:27–11:46)
• Congressional Republicans, particularly James Comer, continue to push for Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions regarding the Epstein files. The Clintons publicly express willingness: “let’s do it in public so the whole world can see.”
  • Quote:
    “President Trump’s name is mentioned more than a thousand times in these documents… Has Bill Clinton ever answered any questions on Epstein or Hillary Clinton? So this is going to be a new opportunity…” (12:07–12:30)

6. International Pushback: Greenland and France

• Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Moatsfeld delivers a powerful speech in Norway about the impact of Trump-era US foreign policy and the challenges faced by Greenland.
  • Quote (Moatsfeld):
    “What we are dealing with, what we are defending is greater than just the issue of Greenland and our future. This is as much about principles that we all care about...” (13:03–15:43)
• France executes a search warrant at the X/Twitter offices over child protection, pushing back on Elon Musk’s complaints about French law and MAGA-aligned content online.
  • Quote:
    “France was like, yeah, we agree with the First Amendment, but what this stuff is, ain’t that. And they would push back.” (Midas Touch Host, 02:30)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “There is a special place in hell for those who took part, for those who kept quiet and those who tried to conceal it regarding Jeffrey Epstein.”
  (Prime Minister Tusk via Host, 08:51)
• “He’s a Putin bootlicker…”
  (Midas Touch Host on Trump, 10:36)
• “Let’s do it in public so the whole world can see.”
  (Bill and Hillary Clinton’s stance on talking about Epstein files, paraphrased by Host, 12:07)
• “This is as much about principles that we all care about… Times like these call for cooperation, dialogue and respect, dialogue among states and peoples.”
  (Vivian Moatsfeld, Greenland Foreign Minister, 13:41)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00–03:30 — Recap of Epstein files, global leader statements, overview of Putin/Epstein/Trump connections
• 03:51–04:54 — Prime Minister Tusk’s announcement and strong words on probing Epstein-Moscow links
• 04:54–07:39 — Zelensky’s reaction to renewed Russian attacks, U.S. diplomatic failure, and calls for sanctions
• 10:03–10:36 — Trump’s response to Russian attacks after his warm reassurances
• 11:13–11:46 — MAGA spokesperson Caroline Levitt’s blame-shifting on Ukraine war
• 12:07–12:30 — Republican push for public Clinton testimony on Epstein, with the Clintons agreeing
• 13:03–15:43 — Greenland Foreign Minister Moatsfeld’s speech on resisting U.S. pressure and upholding democratic values

Tone and Style

This episode shows the brothers’ signature mix of detailed news breakdown, passionate pro-democracy commentary, and pointed banter, maintaining their direct, sometimes biting style. They emphasize the seriousness of international investigations and Trump’s controversial stance, balancing direct quotes, fact-based reporting, and their own interpretations.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode provides a comprehensive picture of mounting world leader outrage over the Trump/Epstein/Russia web, highlights Europe’s pushback on U.S. right-wing influence, and showcases the Meiselas brothers’ skill at connecting current events to questions of democracy, loyalty, and morality on the global stage.