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He kept on doing that during this speech where he looked so cognitively addled. Now I loop that three times at the beginning just to isolate the that sound that he was making. But I'll show it to you in its full context right here. And again throughout the speech, he looked defeated, he looked beaten, he looked like he had been knocked out. And he was speaking at this artificial intelligence committee. And he says that we shouldn't call AI AI. But anyway, here's what he says. He goes, we shouldn't call it artificial intelligence. I don't like that name. Here, play this clip.
Donald Trump
The earliest days of one of the most important technological revolutions in the history of the world. Around the globe, everyone is talking about artificial intelligence. I find that too artificial. I can't stand it. I don't even like the name. You know, I don't like anything that's artificial. So could we straighten that out please? We should change the name. I actually mean that I don't like the name artificial anything because it's not artificial. It's genius. It's pure genius.
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And then he can't say the word luminaries, but you can listen to this right here. Let's play it up here.
Donald Trump
The brain power. The greatest power of them all. The brain power. Well, I'm thrilled to be here with so many tech leaders and luminaries as we take historic action to reassert the future which belongs to America, always has.
Commentator
Then he just starts saying, I don't see losers here. I know there are losers. I like winners. What? This is what you're saying in an artificial intelligence meeting. Here, play this clip.
Donald Trump
I haven't seen any. And I know the. I know the losers just like I know the winners. I don't see any of the losers here. But now, if some of the.
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Now, then the people who work with Donald Trump had to explain to him what he was signing. And it was. So you were signing. Finding something that stops the woke. Here, just watch this. How strange is this? Here, play this clip.
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Donald Trump
Thank you very much.
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Then Donald Trump talks about making incredible deals in Alaska. And he goes, we're making deals with Asian countries, and lots of people don't know that Asia is close to Alaska. Play it.
Donald Trump
Tremendous energy success with the biggest. We have more energy than anybody else in the world. Nobody knew that until I came along. But we have more energy than anybody else in the world. We're making incredible deals on energy, including deals in Alaska, where we sort of. That's the mother lode. That's the big one. And we're making deals with various Asian countries that need it. And it's actually hard to believe. You don't think of it, but Asia is very close to Alaska, relatively speaking. It's not the closest, but it is pretty much the closest when it comes to oil and gas and energy. And we're making some incredible deals. And I want to thank Chris. Chris is fantastic. Works in partnership, really, with this gentleman who's the head of. All of. You've got the land and he's got the energy. Right. But you really. They formed a great partnership, Doug.
Commentator
So then Donald Trump says his chief of staff, Suzie Wiles, can take out a country with a single phone.
Donald Trump
Call.
Commentator
Play it.
Donald Trump
They were. By the way, most powerful woman in the world is here today. Susie Weil, stand up, please. SUSIE WEIL, CHIEF of STAFF she can take out a country with a mere phone call. No, they just voted her the most powerful woman anywhere in the world. She might be the most powerful person in the world, I think, but she's done a fantastic. She done a good job, though, huh? Good.
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And then he says it's very uncool to be woke. Let's play it.
Donald Trump
Hanging around at all now. It's actually very uncool, as somebody told me the other day, it's so uncool to be woke.
Commentator
Then he says that There are over 200 countries in the world and that many people don't know how many countries there are. And he says most countries will just be charged straight tariffs. He calls himself a deal junk. What's he talking about here? Play this clip.
Donald Trump
But mostly we'll be charging straight tariffs to most of the rest of the world because we have over 200 countries. People don't realize it's a lot of. That's a lot of deals. Even if you're, like me, a deal junkie, that's a lot of deals. That would be too much for anybody who. How did we do with this country? That I never heard of. We got a lot of. We got a lot of deals cooking.
Commentator
But he then starts mocking trans athletes during the speech. Let's play it now.
Donald Trump
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're off of that whole standard because I just tell you those as examples.
Commentator
He then attacks Obama. What are we watching here? Play this clip.
Donald Trump
This scam was one of the greatest. It's so ridiculous what they've made you do. The carbon footprint. They talked about the carbon footprint. And then Obama hops onto a 747 Air Force One and flies to Hawaii to play a round of golf and comes back. What about the carbon footprint?
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Donald Trump
We also have to have a single federal standard, not 50 different states regulating this industry of the future. And some people would say, gee, that's an unpopular thing to say. I was told before I got up here this is an unpopular thing because some people, they don't want that. But I want you to be successful. And you can't have one state holding you up. You can't have three or four states holding you up. You can't have a state with standards that are so high that it's going to hold you up. You have to have a federal rule and regulation. Hopefully you have the right guy in this position that's going to. That's going to supplant the states. If you are operating under 50 different sets of state laws, the most restrictive state of all will be the one that rules. So you could have a state run by a crazy governor, a governor that hates you, a governor that's not smart, or maybe a governor that's very smart but decides that he doesn't like the industry and he can put you out of business because you're going to have to go to that lowest common.
Commentator
Then Donald Trump tells this story about Nvidia, the AI company, and how when Trump got into power, he wanted to break up Nvidia and destroy it. And then you have the Nvidia CEO there. Here, play this clip here.
Donald Trump
Including somebody. That's amazing. I said, look, we'll break this guy up. This is before I learned the facts of life. I said, we'll break them up. They said, don't say it's very hard. I said, why? I said, what percentages of the market does he have, Sir? He has 100%. I said, who the hell is he? What's his name? His name is Jensen Wong, Nvidia. I said, what the hell is Nvidia? I've never heard of it before. He said, you don't want to know about it, sir. I figured we could go in and we could sort of break them up a little bit, get him a little competition. And I found out it's not easy in that business. I said, suppose that we put the greatest minds together. They work hand in hand for a couple of years. He said, no, it would take at least 10 years to catch him if he ran Nvidia totally incompetently from now on. So I said, all right, let's go on to the next one. And then I got to know Jensen and now I see why. Jensen, we used to end up. What a job. What a job. He. You've done. And great. It's a great. He's a great guy, too.
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Then Donald Trump says that America needs to behave more like China when it comes to not respecting the copyright and intellectual property of IP holders. Let's play it.
Donald Trump
What we really need to be successful is a very simple phrase called common sense. And that begins with a common sense application of artificial and intellectual property rules. It's so important. You can't be expected to have a successful AI program when every single article, book or anything else that you've read or studied, you're supposed to pay for, gee, I read a book, I'm supposed to pay somebody. And you know, we appreciate that, but just can't do it because it's not doable. And if you're going to try and do that, you're not going to have a successful program. I think most of the people in the room know what I mean. When a person reads a book or an article, you've gained great knowledge. That does not mean that you're violating copyright laws or have to make deals with every content provider. And that's a big thing that you're working on right now. I know, but you just can't do it. China's not doing it. And if you're going to be beating China, and right now we're leading China very substantially in a very, very substantially. And nobody's seen the amount of work that's going to be bursting upon the scene. But you have to be able to play by the same.
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Then he lies and says that there's $17 trillion coming into the United States, which is just not the case here. Play this clip.
Donald Trump
We're seeing trillions and trillions of dollars in new investment. So at this moment we have almost $17 trillion coming into this country. There's never been a period of time like that and that's in a period of a few months.
Commentator
And what in the world did we just observe there, folks? I'll play you that clip again of the, of the noise he was making. Just play what we started off at the beginning. Let's play it.
Donald Trump
Yeah.
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I mean, his face was orange, he looked knocked out, like he was going to fall asleep. Very strange stuff. Anyway, that's what he was doing at an AI summit. Obviously the Epstein stuff is weighing on him right now. It's defeating him. It's knocking him down. Especially as we learned Wall Street Journal exclusive, that Donald Trump's all over the Epstein files. Not a shocker, but he was briefed on it and that's why he's calling it a hoax. The COVID up gets deeper. He looks addled. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million. Thanks for watching. The truth is more important than ever. Check out our new Truth over lies collection@store.com Midas Touch.com All 100 USA Union made.
The MeidasTouch Podcast Summary: "Sickly Trump Cracks Under Pressure in Disaster Speech"
Release Date: July 24, 2025
In this compelling episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve into former President Donald Trump's recent speech at an Artificial Intelligence (AI) committee. The discussion captures the brothers' signature blend of sharp political analysis, humor, and unwavering support for democratic principles. Below is a comprehensive summary of the episode’s key points, insights, and conclusions.
The episode opens with the hosts setting the stage for their analysis of Trump’s latest foray into the realm of technology and AI. They express anticipation about how Trump, known for his unconventional approach, handles the complex subject of artificial intelligence.
Commentator: The hosts criticize Trump's demeanor during the speech, describing him as "cognitively addled" and "defeated."
The brothers emphasize that Trump's presentation was lackluster, marking a stark contrast to his typically charismatic and assertive persona.
Trump attempts to redefine the terminology surrounding AI, expressing dissatisfaction with the term itself.
He suggests that the term "AI" is misleading, advocating for a name that better reflects its true nature, which he refers to as "pure genius."
Pivoting to energy policy, Trump boasts about America's energy dominance and recent deals, particularly emphasizing Alaska's strategic importance.
The hosts highlight Trump's focus on leveraging Alaska's resources and forging partnerships with Asian countries, underscoring his administration's commitment to expanding energy exports.
Trump lauds his Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, describing her as exceptionally powerful and influential.
This segment underscores Trump's reliance on his inner circle and Wiles's pivotal role within his administration.
Addressing cultural and social issues, Trump critiques the concept of "wokeness," labeling it as "uncool."
The discussion reflects ongoing tensions within political discourse regarding cultural movements and their influence.
Trump discusses the complexity of international trade, mentioning over 200 countries and the application of tariffs.
The hosts analyze Trump's strategy to impose tariffs broadly, interpreting it as an attempt to negotiate favorable trade terms while asserting economic strength.
In a controversial move, Trump mocks transgender athletes, reflecting his administration's stance on gender and sports.
The podcast hosts critique this remark, discussing its implications for inclusivity and respect for transgender individuals.
Trump targets Barack Obama, questioning the sincerity of Obama's environmental policies.
The hosts highlight Trump's tendency to undermine his predecessors, emphasizing a pattern of personal attacks over policy critiques.
Trump argues for a unified federal approach to AI regulation, opposing disparate state-level rules.
The discussion centers on the practicality and implications of centralized regulation in fostering technological innovation.
Trump recounts his initial plan to break up Nvidia, a leading AI company, which eventually shifted to praising its CEO.
The hosts discuss this flip-flop, interpreting it as a sign of Trump's evolving understanding of the tech industry's complexities.
Trump advocates for a "common sense" approach to intellectual property (IP) in AI, controversially suggesting that the U.S. should model its IP practices after China’s.
The podcast critically examines the implications of disregarding established IP laws, highlighting concerns about ethical standards and international relations.
Trump falsely claims that nearly $17 trillion is being invested in the United States within a few months.
The hosts call attention to the inaccuracy of this statement, underscoring the importance of fact-checking political claims.
Wrapping up, the hosts reflect on Trump's noticeably weakened state during the speech, attributing it to external pressures such as the Epstein investigation and the deeper entanglements of COVID-19.
They express concern over his capacity to lead amidst mounting scandals and health issues, urging listeners to stay informed and vigilant.
Throughout the episode, The MeidasTouch Podcast offers a critical yet nuanced perspective on Trump's performance and rhetoric during his AI committee speech. The brothers skillfully dissect each segment, providing listeners with a clear understanding of the political maneuvers and underlying messages. By incorporating direct quotes with precise timestamps, the summary ensures authenticity and allows listeners unfamiliar with the episode to grasp the full context of the discussions.
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