The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: MTG gets Revenge on Trump after Epstein Bombshells!!
Date: February 16, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

OVERVIEW

This episode spotlights a major political rift as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) publicly turns on Donald Trump, accusing him of covering up the Jeffrey Epstein files and betraying his own movement. The Meiselas brothers dissect explosive claims, GOP infighting, and the MAGA community's response, highlighting how MTG’s allegations could shake up the 2026 political landscape. The discussion is packed with direct quotes, podcast audio clips, and in-depth analysis of the fallout in right-wing circles.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & INSIGHTS

1. MTG’s Bombshell Accusations Against Trump

• MTG is outspokenly accusing Trump of directly covering up the truth about the Epstein files and protecting his well-connected friends. She’s posted extensively on social media and made appearances on right-wing podcasts to detail her claims.
  • MTG’s Post:
    “All of you MAGA influencers, the rest mocking the seriousness of women who were trafficked and raped as teenagers and young women look like cult fools. Good luck trying to get women to vote for Republicans in the midterms, you insensitive clowns.” (00:53)
• She confronts Trump for placing her on a bogus "politically exposed individuals" list released by his allies to muddy the public record and distract from the true Epstein perpetrators.
• MTG’s daughter, Lauren Greene, joins in, emphasizing the gravity of the cover-up and how the list is intended to obscure real abusers.
  • “The corruption of the Epstein files is so extremely evil. They put out this list to deceive and desensitize the truth of innocence vs. the real predators.” (02:28)

2. Secret Phone Call: Trump Pressures MTG

• MTG recounts a heated phone call with Trump, who’s angry at her for trying to release the Epstein files by supporting a bipartisan effort in Congress.
  • “He is so mad at me and he’s yelling at me and he’s angry…he tells me on this phone call, he’s like, ‘Marjorie, my friends will get hurt. That’s it.’” (03:41-04:17)
• The hosts note this confirms Trump’s top priority is shielding his associates, undermining his anti-corruption image.

3. Trump’s "Biggest Political Miscalculation"

• MTG lambasts Trump’s decision to fight the release of the Epstein files, suggesting it’s his worst blunder to date:
  • “Biggest political miscalculation in Donald Trump’s career was calling this a hoax, fighting the release of it…” (04:45)
• She points out that it required a coalition with Democrats to move the process forward, in spite of Speaker Mike Johnson’s opposition.

4. Direct Blame on Trump

• MTG insists Trump is solely responsible for the attempted cover-up, not misguided advisors.
  • “This is coming from Donald Trump. He’s the one leading the fight to cover up for the Epstein class, to cover up for the pedos.” (05:10)
• She says the push came directly from Trump, and only public pressure forced him to sign the release bill.

5. "Epstein Administration" and Web of Connections

• MTG contends that many in Trump’s administration had deep Epstein ties, branding his presidency as the “Epstein administration.”
  • “If you go back and look at his first administration, when you look at the files… it might as well be called the Epstein administration…” (06:24)
• Emily details Epstein’s involvement in administrative appointments and connections with figures like Steve Bannon, Dr. Oz, and Howard Lutnick (allegedly involving their families in inappropriate events).

6. Bipartisan Corruption and National Reckoning

• MTG expresses disgust at how both political parties are implicated, and calls on Americans to demand accountability from government elites:
  • “Everybody has got to come to the horrible, nasty truth… It is being part of the ruling world elites that have affected all of our lives. If we as a country cannot swallow that… it is past gone.” (08:25)

7. MAGA Influencers and Trump’s Media Defenders

• The brothers analyze how MAGA social media personalities are attempting (and failing) to defend Trump by citing his claims of reporting Epstein or painting the accusations as Democratic smears.
• Contradictions are highlighted, such as Trump “calling out” Epstein while maintaining relations after Epstein's conviction and wishing Ghislaine Maxwell well at her criminal trial.
  • “Trump continued his friendship with Epstein until 2008 and continued his friendship through back channels thereafter. His current administration flat out is the Epstein administration. His FBI and DOJ is covering up Epstein.” (12:30)

8. Calls for Real Accountability

• MTG is adamant that the only acceptable outcome is criminal accountability for clients of Epstein.
  • “You know what a real win is? The f***ing arrests of Epstein clients. Nobody cares about Trump making a phone call...” (13:18)
• She also points out that some figures connected to the Epstein scandal are still serving in government roles.

9. Further Media Appearances: Tommy Lahren Interview

• On Tommy Lahren’s show, MTG is pressed about whether any justification exists for government secrecy on the Epstein files. She forcefully rejects all rationalizations:
  • “No, I don’t give them any justification at all. We’re looking at around 1,200 women who are victims. To me, the biggest thing is it should have never been a fight in the first place. This was a campaign promise.” (14:53)
• MTG details how Trump personally labeled her a traitor and threatened to primary her for her stance.

10. Weaponizing DOJ Lists and Smearing Critics

• The brothers discuss how the Trump-aligned DOJ put political opponents (including MTG and Rep. Thomas Massie) on fake Epstein lists, so MAGA influencers can imply they're complicit, thus muddying the waters and distracting from the real culprits.
  • “They put Thomas Massie on the list… and then the right wing influencers go, oh, Epstein’s list: Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene… It’s just fascinating what’s developing in MAGA world.” (16:52)

NOTABLE QUOTES & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

• MTG, regarding Trump’s cover-up:
  “He’s the number one cover-upper for the Epstein class here.” (05:20)

• On bipartisan corruption:
  “These are people that we may love… It’s both sides of the aisle. If we as a country cannot swallow that down and hold our government accountable… it is past gone.” (08:25, MTG)

• Host’s summary of MAGA defense contradiction:
  “Trump continued his friendship with Epstein until 2008 and continued through back channels thereafter… This is not a win. This is a cheap distraction to give some red meat to MAGA.” (12:30)

• MTG to Tommy Lahren:
  “Absolutely not. It’s a moral line in the sand. This is what ended up with him calling me a traitor and saying that he would primary me.” (16:02)

TIMESTAMPS FOR IMPORTANT SEGMENTS

• 00:35: Introduction of MTG’s accusations and quoting her social media posts
• 03:41: Audio of MTG recounting Trump’s angry phone call and her defense
• 04:45: MTG criticizes Trump’s "biggest political miscalculation"
• 05:48: MTG insists Trump is directly responsible for the cover-up
• 06:24: Claims Deep Epstein ties in Trump’s cabinet – “Epstein administration”
• 07:18-09:11: MTG and podcast hosts lament bipartisan corruption and call for reckoning
• 12:30: Analyzing MAGA influencer defense contradictions and MTG’s reposted refutations
• 14:53: MTG’s unfiltered interview with Tommy Lahren
• 16:52: Discussion of DOJ list weaponization against political rivals

EPISODE SUMMARY

This episode exposes a significant split in the MAGA world as Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly calls out Donald Trump for orchestrating a cover-up of the Jeffrey Epstein files, using her platform and right-wing media to detail Trump’s personal efforts to shield powerful friends and downplay the severity of the crimes involved. The Meiselas brothers provide context, analyze the GOP infighting, and highlight the growing pressure for transparency and justice regarding elite corruption. The rift is further deepened as MTG recounts confrontations with Trump and denounces both parties’ complicity, while the MAGA influencer sphere scrambles to discredit her and defend Trump—with increasing difficulty.

Listeners will come away with a clear understanding of:

• The magnitude of the allegations MTG is levying against Trump and the broader GOP
• The detailed, first-hand accounts from MTG, including direct conversations with Trump
• The current state of infighting within the MAGA wing
• The larger implications for accountability and democratic reform

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