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Political Commentator
That's Donald Trump trying to act like a tough guy. They call that Operation Trojan Horse. Donald Trump and his ICE agent Gestapo attacking people of Los Angeles, migrants and citizens alike. If they look Latino, Donald Trump is attacking them, putting his agents in the back of Penske trucks to disappear people into concentration camps. Donald Trump's not a tough guy. He is sickly, he is weak, and he is deeply unpopular. And he's just trying to mask how deeply unpopular he is by ratcheting up the fascism, folks. Yesterday, Donald Trump held a disastrous press conference where he showed how sickly and weak he is. He didn't even know the people who were standing with him or standing behind him. This is a staple of Donald Trump's press conferences. He can't even understand the questions that are being asked to him. And then he's like, where is so and so? And it turns out that they're literally right next to him. So here Donald Trump's like, where is Besant? Where is Lutnick? Where are these people? And he's like, oh, you're right next to me. Here, watch this.
Donald Trump
Thanks as well to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Besant and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick for being here, wherever you may be. There you are. Hello, fellas. I missed you.
Political Commentator
And then yesterday, Donald Trump, he can't even understand the questions that are being asked. A reporter wants to know why his regime is cutting off funding for vaccines, for vaccine research like the MRNA vaccine. Given that Donald Trump's Operation Warp Speed, as they called it during the first Trump term, funded mRNA. And that's like what Donald Trump was bragging about. But now Donald Trump's health department secretary, who wants to make us unhealthy. RFK Jr saying we ain't funding MRNA, we ain't funding any vaccines, we're going to revoke all of the funding for critical vaccine research. Donald Trump's like, what? What's the question? I'm not really sure what you're saying here. Play this clip.
Reporter
You were the driving force behind Operation Warp Speed, these MRNA vaccines that are the golden standard. Now your health secretary is pulling back all the funding for research. He's saying that the risks outweigh the benefits, which puts him at odds with the entire medical community and with you. What is going on? Research on what into MRNA vaccine.
Donald Trump
Well, we're going to look at that. We're talking about it and they're doing a very good job. And you know, that is a pass with Operation Warp Speed was, whether you're Republican or Democrat, considered one of the most incredible things ever done in this country. The efficiency, the, the way it was done, the distribution, everything about it was, has been amazing. But, you know, that was now a long time ago and we're onto other things, but we are speaking about it. We have meetings about it in tomorrow, actually tomorrow at 12 o'. Clock. And we'll determine. We're looking for other answers to other problems, to other sicknesses and diseases. And I think we're doing really well. Yes.
Political Commentator
And folks, from Donald Trump being a broken human being and we just have to call him out, right? I mean, like what, two days ago he was walking on the roof of the White House and saying, I buy all of this. I bought everything. This is my money. Pointing to the White house and Washington D.C. and then saying he wanted to build nuclear weapons on the roof of the White House. I mean, that story just fades away. Not here at the Midas Touch network, but he's a broken human being and he's breaking all of our institutions. Another issue at the faa, United Airlines halted all US Departures yesterday due to a nationwide system failure affecting aircraft load calculations. I was supposed to meet up with Michael Pop in Los Angeles. His flight was canceled to the disruptions led to a complete standstill with all flights grounded and no takeout takeoffs or movements expected until the issue is resolved. We're seeing systemic fail just like that. Whether it's at the FAA Whether it's at the weather service, whether it's with fema, because the Trump regime is breaking these things. Oh, look, folks, the federal court filing system was hacked, and now all the information about confidential informants and other classified or confidential information, well, that may be leaked to whoever these hackers are. So no wonder. Among independents, in a generic ballot polling, Democrats are now pulling ahead of Republic. Republicans, 37% Democrats, 27% Republicans. When it comes to independence, the America party actually has 20%. Other 15%, based on this new poll at USA Polling. Also in a generic poll, Democrats are almost 10 points ahead of Republicans going into the midterms. But just take a look at this post by Donald Trump's gestapo, the Homeland Security. They made this post yesterday to recruit ICE agents. It says, serve your country, defend your culture. No undergraduate degree required. So no undergraduate degree required. Defend your culture, they're saying. How much do you want to bet we find out in the future that they're recruiting the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys and all of those right wing extremist front groups, all those people who wore those masks, and those are some of the gestapo out there, engaging in these violent raids, being beating and brutalizing migrant and citizen alike, throwing people into concentration camps. Utterly, utterly disgusting. Now, folks, the family of Virginia Giuffre was also responding to what Donald Trump was doing yesterday. Donald Trump was going to have, although then the Trump regime denied it, an emergency meeting. Trump, JD Vance and people at his doj. How do they further cover up the Epstein files? I mean, you take a look at this poll right here that MSNBC put up. Should the Epstein files be released? MAGA Republicans, 82% say yes. Republicans, 83% say yes. Frankly, I don't know the difference anymore between a MAGA Republican and a Republican. Independence, 86% say yes. Democrats, 90% say yes. So I know Donald Trump wants to distract us and focus on all of these other things. Oh, Donald Trump's gonna do a grand jury and indict former President Obama. Ooh. Donald Trump found burn bags and secret spaces that show in 2016, Hillary Clinton was bad. No, we're not falling for that. Just release the Epstein files. You want me to release Elaine Maxwell? Should I meet with her? We can. We can see what Ghislaine Maxwell has to say. Let's interview her in Tallahassee and then give her immunity and move her to a minimum security facility and then waive the fact that she shouldn't be in a minimum security facility in Texas because she is a convicted sex trafficker. So she's not allowed to be there. Is that what you want? No. Release the freaking Epstein files. So Trump holds an emergency meeting. He denies that it takes place. The family of Virginia Giuffre issued a statement to MSNBC about the reported meeting. Quote, we understand that Vice President J.D. vance will hold a strategy session this evening at his residence with administration officials. Missing from this group is of course, any survivor of the vicious crimes of the convicted perjurer and sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Their voices must be heard. Above all, we also call upon the House subcommittee to invite survivors to testify as Virginia Robert Giuffre siblings. We offer to represent her in her stead and we hope the administration takes our call to action seriously. Any information that may be released by the government should take into account the survivors who wish to remain anonymous for their safety and well being. They should be consulted first. We reiterate that Ghislaine Maxwell should have remained in a maximum security prison and does not deserve the luxuries currently afforded to her. So what's the Trump regime doing? What are their surrogates doing? You have Sean Duffy, the Transportation Secretary, out there saying, we're going to bring nuclear reactors to the moon. Nuclear reactors to the moon. Everybody here, play this clip.
Sean Duffy
We do have some solar, but if you want sustainable life on the moon moon, you need an energy source. So we're going to bring fission to the moon's surface to power our base. It makes complete sense. Now, some might say, well, the launch is somewhat complicated, right? These are not active, they're not live. When we, when we launch them into space, we can do it safely. By the way, we have submarines and aircraft carriers that operate on nuclear energy as well. But this is a key component. If we're going to get to, to the moon and then get to the Mars, we're going to have to figure this technology out. And again, we have to beat the Russians, the Chinese, I think, to get to the moon first. If you lead in space, you lead on Earth.
Political Commentator
No, Duffy, we don't want nuclear reactors on the moon. What are you talking about? We just want affordable groceries, affordable housing. We just want normalcy here. We want a functioning government. We want everybody to have health care. We want everybody to have their Social Security protected. That's what we want. We don't want. We want to tax the rich, tax the oligarchs. That's what we want. Oh, and then you've got this guy, Congressmember McCormick, who's like, Look, Donald Trump, he is A victim of discrimination. They're discriminating against Donald Trump for not getting. Because they're not giving him a Nobel Peace Prize. It's discrimination. They're discriminating against Donald. Discrimination? The hell are you talking about here? Play this clip.
Donald Trump
What he did with the Abraham Accords literally deserves the. The Nobel Peace Prize. And it shows you how jaded that system is and how liberal it is and how much they discriminate against him specifically. But he's been extremely effective at brokering pieces.
Political Commentator
And then I'll do a whole other video on it as well. But yesterday, Donald Trump said that there were great, productive conversations between his real estate buddy, who he's made the main liaison to Russia, Steve Witkoff, and Vladimir Putin. Then Trump said that he might be meeting with Putin in the coming weeks, that he will not be allowing Europe to attend the meeting between Trump and Putin. It's like a big victory for Putin. Trump's gonna wait another few weeks to see about sanctioning Putin. Remember, that was like two weeks back in March or April, and then 50 days about two months ago. But now a few more weeks, we'll see where it's at with Putin. Then Donald Trump claims that first it's an in, it's a meeting with Trump and Putin. Then he'll allow Zelinsky to be there, but Europe can't be there. Well, why? Because Donald Trump wants him and Putin to gang up on Zelinsky. Isn't it obvious what's taking place right there? And meanwhile, Russia's out there just basically mocking the crap out of Donald Trump and his regime. Also, we learned. Right. Let them meet.
Donald Trump
Cake.
Political Commentator
Another moment right here. J.D. vance had the Army Corps of Engineers raise the water level of an Ohio river so he could improve the kayaking condition conditions for his birthday outing. The Guardian broke that story. The same Army Corps of Engineers that released water in central or Northern California from reservoirs, 2 billion gallons into nearby farmland areas nowhere near Southern California back in January, after the fires were 100% contained. So Donald Trump could say, look, everybody, I turned on the faucet, I put out the fires. Meanwhile, the water that was poured out of those reservoirs is nowhere even near being connected to Southern California. Just so Trump says, there's a little switch, and it's on the California Canada border, because Trump thinks that Canada borders California. And I turned on the spigot and look what I did, everybody. So utterly, utterly pathetic. Folks, we're going to cover this in more depth. Make sure you're checking back every 90 minutes this morning. Or every 90 minutes. Today we'll be posting new videos for you, of course, here on the Midas Touch Network. Thanks for watching. Hit subscribe and help us get to 6 million subscribers. The truth is more important than ever. Check out our new Truth over lies collection@store.midas touch.com All 100% USA Union made.
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Episode Title: Sickly Trump Gets Smothered by Bad News with No Escape
Release Date: August 6, 2025
Host: MeidasTouch Network (Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas)
In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the Meiselas brothers delve into a comprehensive critique of former President Donald Trump, highlighting his perceived weaknesses, controversial actions, and the broader implications for American democracy. The episode intertwines sharp political analysis with the brothers' characteristic humor and brotherly banter, providing listeners with an engaging and insightful examination of current political dynamics.
The episode opens with a strong condemnation of Donald Trump's leadership style and public persona. The commentators portray Trump as a "sickly" and "weak" figure attempting to mask his unpopularity through aggressive rhetoric and authoritarian tactics.
A significant portion of the discussion centers around Trump's immigration policies, particularly criticizing his administration's aggressive stance towards migrants, especially those of Latino descent. The commentators accuse Trump of deploying ICE agents in overly aggressive manners, likening their actions to historical atrocities.
The podcast criticizes Trump's ineptitude during press conferences, highlighting his inability to respond effectively to questions and his apparent confusion regarding his own administration officials.
The episode discusses the contradictions in Trump's policies related to vaccine funding. Initially lauded for Operation Warp Speed, Trump's current administration is portrayed as cutting funding for mRNA vaccine research, causing confusion and concern among the medical community.
The commentators highlight recent failures within federal agencies, such as the FAA's system outage affecting United Airlines and the hacked federal court filing system. These incidents are attributed to the administration's shortcomings under Trump.
A discussion unfolds around the Homeland Security’s recruitment strategies, criticizing the lack of educational requirements and the potential recruitment of extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys.
The podcast addresses the controversy surrounding the handling of the Epstein files, expressing frustration over the lack of transparency and the administration's attempts to cover up related crimes.
The episode critiques Sean Duffy’s (Transportation Secretary) proposal to install nuclear reactors on the moon, juxtaposing it with more immediate domestic issues like affordable housing and healthcare.
The discussion includes a segment where Congressmember McCormick accuses the establishment of discriminating against Trump by not awarding him a Nobel Peace Prize, which the commentators refute.
The commentators shed light on Trump's alleged behind-the-scenes meetings with Vladimir Putin, suggesting these meetings undermine U.S. foreign policy and favor Russian interests.
The episode criticizes J.D. Vance’s manipulation of the Army Corps of Engineers to alter water levels for personal benefit, contrasting it with the mismanagement of resources during the California fires.
The episode wraps up with a reinforcement of the podcast’s commitment to uncovering the truth and holding powerful figures accountable. The Meiselas brothers urge their listeners to stay informed and engaged, emphasizing the importance of combating misinformation and supporting democratic institutions.
This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast offers a critical perspective on Donald Trump's actions and the current state of American politics. Through detailed analysis and compelling rhetoric, the Meiselas brothers aim to inform and galvanize their audience to take an active role in supporting democracy and addressing systemic issues within the government.
For more episodes and updates, join the MeidasMighty community and tune in live on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel every Monday and Thursday at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.