The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: “Panicked Trump Gets Taste of His Own Medicine in Public”
Date: August 21, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the dramatic and satirical roasting of Donald Trump across social media, highlighting a new era of aggressive pushback against Trump by public figures and everyday Americans. The hosts, in their trademark blend of sharp satire and democratic advocacy, discuss how politicians—especially California Governor Gavin Newsom—are using humor, memes, and direct engagement to “give Trump a taste of his own medicine.” The episode is a call to action for listeners to stand strong against Trumpism with unapologetic ridicule, strength, and public accountability.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Rise of Mockery as Political Weapon (00:28 - 04:47)

• The “Mock, Bully, Ridicule” Doctrine:
  The hosts urge listeners not to “let Trump play the victim,” but instead to double down, mock, expose weakness, and ridicule:

  “Let him suffer. Do not feel bad. Mock Donald Trump. Bully Donald Trump… Mock, bully, ridicule. Expose how weak and pathetic he is.”
  — Ben Meiselas [00:28]

• Social Media's Role:
  Americans and people around the globe are flooding Trump’s posts with irreverent comments, irreducible memes, and photoshopped images—especially images favoring Gavin Newsom.

• Example Posts:

  • Photos of Newsom with captions like, “Gavin Newsom is the strongest governor in America,” and “Trump is unfit for presidency.”
  • Humorous images, e.g., Newsom holding Melania dressed as the Statue of Liberty, and wild comments referencing Vladimir Putin, Jeffery Epstein, and Elon Musk.

• Highlight on Newsom:
  Newsom’s unapologetically brazen tweets, often directly at Trump, have set a new tone.

  “If you want to master the deal, try walking in like you own the room.” (Newsom to Trump) [03:52] “The strongest wall Trump’s ever built is his bronzer liner.” [04:14]

2. California vs. Red States & Economic Power (04:47 - 06:38)

• California Leads:
  Ben draws a sharp contrast between California’s contributions versus red states:

  “California, the fourth largest economy in the world. We pay a lot of poor red state bills… All these red states… they’re bankrupt states, they’re taker states. They wouldn’t exist… if it wasn’t for California literally subsidizing and supporting them.”
  — Ben Meiselas [06:13]

• Breakdown:
  • Texas: Takes $25 billion more from federal government than it gives.
  • California: Gives $80 billion more than it takes.

3. Newsom’s Direct Call-Outs of Trump’s Allies (07:40 - 09:47)

• Clapback against Richard Grinnell:
  Newsom responds to claims he’s not writing his own tweets:

  “The Kennedy Center’s janitor caught us.” (Newsom mocking Grinnell) [07:52]

• On Elitism:
  After Grinnell accuses Newsom of elitism, Newsom posts a photo of Trump in his infamous golden penthouse:

  “Elitism is so ugly. Huh?” [08:14]

• Dana Perino and Fox Meltdown:
  Fox’s Dana Perino whines about Newsom’s banter. Newsom fires back:

  “Dana Ding dong Perino. Never heard of her until today. Is melting down because of me, Gavin C. Newsom… Fox hates that I am America’s most favorite governor. Ratings king. Save America. While Trump can’t even conquer the big stairs on Air Force One anymore.” [09:13]

• Host’s Paraphrase:

  “She’s definitely not mad. Guys, here, play this clip.”

  • (Cuts to parody of Perino’s repetition: "We get the joke. We, we get the joke.") [09:57–10:08]

4. Newsom vs. MAGA and Trump Orbit Influencers (10:08 - 11:45)

• Homeland Security & Cruelty:
  Newsom mocks Kristi Noem’s proposal to paint the border wall black:

  "This paint is specifically at the request of the President right there. So good." [10:14]

• Fox News’ Critique:
  Fox compares Congress to a “summer camp skit.” [10:45]
• Newsom vs. Tommy Lahren:
  Newsom “ratios” (outperforms) Tommy Lahren’s YouTube audience via Twitter mocks.
• Libs of TikTok:
  Newsom posts old photos tying influencers to Epstein file coverups, highlighting Trump’s long, troubling association with Epstein.

5. Exposing Trump’s Connections to Jeffrey Epstein (11:15 - 12:45)

• Detailed rundown of Trump’s ties to Epstein:
  • Trump’s name on flight logs.
  • Trump’s own quotes in praise of Epstein, and disturbing stories of parties at Mar-a-Lago.
  • Trump's public statements about "inspecting" beauty pageant contestants.

6. Legal Threats and Pushback (12:20 - 13:00)

• Newsom directly threatens legal action against Pam Bondi:

  "California Rules of Professional conduct generally prohibit lawyers from bringing a claim or a position in litigation without probable cause… I'm going to snatch that bar license of yours, your legal license. Give it to me." — as paraphrased by the host [12:30]

• Calls to fight back against MAGA “bullying and intimidation.”

7. Final Rallying Cry & Calls to Action (13:00 - End)

• Urges listeners:

  “Fight back against these MAGA idiots. Please stand strong against them. They just want to scare you. They want to bully you. They want to break you. We the people hold the power. Always remember that.” [13:00]

• Reminders to subscribe and join the #MeidasMighty movement.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Let him suffer. Do not feel bad. Mock Donald Trump. Bully Donald Trump when he tries to play the victim. Be even stronger and push back even harder. Mock, bully, ridicule.”
  — Ben Meiselas [00:28]

• “If you want to master the deal, try walking in like you own the room.”
  — Gavin Newsom (to Trump, quoted by host) [03:52]

• “The strongest wall Trump’s ever built is his bronzer liner.”
  — Gavin Newsom (quoted by host) [04:14]

• “The Kennedy Center’s janitor caught us.”
  — Gavin Newsom (mocking Richard Grinnell) [07:52]

• “Dana Ding dong Perino. Never heard of her until today. Is melting down because of me.”
  — Gavin Newsom (quoted by host) [09:13]

• “They want to scare you. They want to bully you. They want to break you. We the people hold the power. Always remember that.”
  — Ben Meiselas [13:00]

Important Timestamps

• [00:28] – The “Mock, Bully, Ridicule” doctrine and social media activity.
• [03:52] – Newsom’s advice to Trump and the viral meme war.
• [06:13] – California’s economic stats vs. red states.
• [07:52] – Newsom responds to Richard Grinnell.
• [09:13] – Newsom claps back at Dana Perino and Fox News.
• [10:14] – Newsom’s office mocks Kristi Noem’s border wall statement.
• [10:45] – Fox compares DC politics to “summer camp skit.”
• [12:30] – Newsom threatens action against Pam Bondi.
• [13:00] – Final rallying cry for democratic activism.

Tone and Takeaways

• Tone: Bold, unapologetic, satirical, energized, and combative in the defense of democracy.
• Takeaway: The hosts call for fearless confrontation against Trumpism—through satire, exposure of corruption, and highlighting authentic, dynamic leadership from figures like Newsom. The audience is urged to keep up public pressure, refuse to be intimidated, and stay engaged in the battle for democracy.

For New Listeners

This episode exemplifies the MeidasTouch Podcast’s unique blend of brotherly banter, sharp humor, and unwavering support for democracy. Expect robust political analysis with a comedic edge and calls to collective action.