Sickly Trump Loses His Mind as his Condition Worsens

Summary

The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Sickly Trump Loses His Mind as his Condition Worsens
Date: September 22, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Overview

This episode centers on the erratic public behavior and deteriorating condition of Donald Trump, especially as reflected in his recent appearances—most notably, at a supposed memorial service for Charlie Kirk that descends into a bizarre political rally. The Meiselas brothers unpack Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, his administration’s policies (especially on healthcare and trade), and the broader state of democracy in the United States under what they characterize as an authoritarian regime. The conversation is punctuated by the brothers' signature mix of political commentary, humor, and urgent calls to action.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Public Unraveling: Memorial Service to Political Rally

• The hosts dissect footage of Trump’s attendance at what was billed as a memorial for right-wing figure Charlie Kirk, pointing out how it devolved into a hate-filled, erratic campaign event (01:56–10:56).
  • Trump delivers a speech, veering from memorializing Kirk to attacking political opponents with open hostility:

    "He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent and I don't want the best of them for them. I'm sorry, I am sorry, Erica... But I can't stand my opponent." — Donald Trump (08:16)

  • The hosts call this "one of the most horrifying things" they've witnessed from a former President.
  • Coverage of the event includes trash and disorganization outside the stadium, symbolizing the chaos of Trumpist events.

2. Medical Quackery and Policy Dangers

• Trump announces he’ll reveal a medical “cure” for autism, hinting at unfounded claims linking it to Tylenol, and promotes fringe figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Oz as medical authorities (09:47).
  • The hosts warn this kind of rhetoric is a danger to public health:

    "Now these quacks... say they’ve discovered autism is caused by Tylenol... To me, Tylenol has a mega defamation lawsuit." — Host (08:53)

  • The government’s vaccination advisory board is purged of experts, endangering routine immunization access for young children.

3. Economic Hardship & Tariff Backlash

• The brothers highlight how Trump’s focus on spectacle (like advocating for UFC fights on the White House lawn) comes as Americans struggle with healthcare, unaffordable groceries, and rising costs (01:56–10:56).
  • They air farmer and Republican voices expressing frustration over tariffs and trade policy:

    "We farm about 3,500 acres. We are going to be so far in the red... now we're dealing with them 7, 8, 9, 10% operating notes at the local bank. When are you going to stand up for us instead of kissing his ass for these trade deals and the tariffs?" — Farmer at town hall (11:21) "Tariffs aren't working... I went to bought coffee... the bag that I buy, right, people, that's not success right there." — Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) (12:15)

4. Suppressing Data, First Amendment Concerns, and Authoritarian Patterns

• The episode accuses the Trump regime of hiding government data on key issues (inflation, hunger) and curtailing First Amendment rights (04:42).
  • Reference to “masking” ICE agents, threats to dissent, and comparing the current U.S. climate to autocracies like Putin’s Russia or Orban’s Hungary.

5. Foreign Policy—Broken Promises and International Recognition

• Trump’s broken and insincere promises on solving major international conflicts such as the war in Gaza and Ukraine.

  • Trump backtracks on his previous claim to bring peace to Ukraine in “24 hours,” admitting it was only sarcasm:

    "Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that I would. What I really mean is I'd like to get it settled." — Donald Trump (14:07)

  • The hosts note the UK, Canada, and Australia officially recognizing a Palestinian state, while the U.S. under Trump sides with Israel, and Netanyahu vows there will never be a Palestinian state (12:42–14:22).

6. Call to Action & Democracy at Stake

• The podcast closes with a passionate plea for listeners to participate in upcoming protests and to remain vigilant:

  "Donald Trump, to me, is weakness masquerading as strength at this point. And we all have to act with moral clarity in this moment." — Host (14:22)

  • Emphasizes that America is “deep into an authoritarian regime” and underscores the need for public resistance and mass action.

    "These aren't normal times. America is under a dictatorship right now. The question isn't, are we in a constitutional crisis? The answer is we are." — Host (14:40)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Behavior:

  "I hate my opponent and I don't want the best of them for them." — Donald Trump (08:16)

• On Medical Misinformation:

  "I think Tylenol probably has a huge lawsuit if they want to bring one." — Host (01:56, repeated at 08:53)

• On Farm Policy and Economic Distress:

  "We are going to be so far in the red after the crop comes off sold, you can only sit on it so long. You got bills to pay." — Farmer at town hall (11:21)

• On Tariffs and Consumer Costs:

  "Tariffs aren't working... I went to bought coffee... the bag that I buy, right, people, that's not success right there." — Rep. Don Bacon (12:15)

• On Trump’s Unkept Peace Promises:

  "Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that I would [end the war in 24 hours]." — Donald Trump (14:07)

• On State of American Democracy:

  "America is under a dictatorship right now... It's not a functioning democracy right now, but we the people need to stand up." — Host (14:40)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:56]—Discussion begins on Trump’s frailty and bizarre memorial event for Charlie Kirk
• [04:07]—Coverage of disarray outside Charlie Kirk’s event (trash, chaos)
• [07:13]—Trump denigrates Biden at Mount Vernon, VA event
• [08:16]—Trump’s “I hate my opponent” speech at Kirk memorial
• [09:47]—Trump promises medical announcement on autism, mentions Tylenol
• [11:21]—Farmer’s town hall testimony about economic decline and tariffs
• [12:15]—Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) critiques tariff policies
• [12:42]—International policy: UK, Canada, Australia recognize Palestinian state; US does not
• [14:07]—Trump admits he was “only joking” about ending Ukraine war in 24 hours
• [14:22–14:40]—Closing reflections on the decline of democracy and urgent call to action

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Tone and Language

• The Meiselas brothers maintain a tone of incredulity, urgency, and combative humor, blending serious political analysis with impassioned advocacy and occasional sarcasm.
• They use accessible language, focusing on real-life impacts for “ordinary Americans” (healthcare, farming, economic challenges), while lampooning Trump and his allies.
• The hosts stress that these are “not normal times,” underscoring the gravity of the political moment.

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Conclusion

This episode is an unflinching critique of Trump’s conduct, policies, and the broader dangers posed to American democracy. The Meiselas brothers invite listeners to stay engaged, speak out, and organize, calling attention to both the absurdity and the high stakes of the current political climate.

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For further discussion, tune into the MidasTouch Network’s twice-weekly episodes or join their upcoming “No Kings” protest for democracy.

Transcript

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[Host]

I mean, look at this guy. Sickly, weak, frail, getting more deranged by the day. There he is on Air Force One with Jared Kushner, Maga, Mike Johnson, Dr. Oz. Donald Trump went to what was, I guess supposed to be a memorial service for Charlie Kirk, but it looked like a deranged political rally where Donald Trump just started spewing hate. Like literally. He was like, I I hate my political opponents. I hate you. And then he started talking about tariffs and how he's going to find a cure for autism today. And I think they're going to blame Tylenol for causing autism in children based on their quackery. I think Tylenol probably has a huge lawsuit if they want to bring one. And of course, Donald Trump and his regime keep talking about things that I know are very important to you, like massive UFC fights in front of the White House so our taxpayer doll can go to ridiculous things like this. While people can't afford housing, they can't afford rent, they can't afford groceries, they can't afford gas. Energy prices are through the reef roof. People's healthcare is being ripped away from them by the Trump regime. People can't afford education, but Donald Trump is going to be doing UFC fights from the White House. I mean, how utterly ridiculous is that 90,000 square foot golden ballrooms that corporations, foreign and domestic, I guess, can contribute to as well. And they could have their name on the People's House. I mean, that's what they're focused on. Can y' all just focus on keeping Americans healthcare in place? It's one of the things that Democrats have said. These MAGA Republicans are about to let the Affordable Care act tax credits expire, which means that your healthcare costs are about to go up even if you're not on Medicaid or Medicare substantially in a way that probably it won't be affordable for most Americans. Now, did you see this outside of the stadium where the Charlie Kirk event was taking place? There was like trash all over the floor. You know, I'm not sure how this thing was organized, but it was a total and utter mess. You know, someone on TikTok, a reporter posted this video of what was going on outside. Let's play this clip.

[Reporter]

Look at all this trash left outside of Charlie Kirk's memorial in Glendale, Arizona. People left water bottles and chair, they left wagons, they left snacks. All of it just littered across the ground. State Farm arena has a no bag policy. Not just clear bags. No bags. And that means folks who were out here since early this morning just left all their stuff out here. I don't know who's going to clean it up. Crowds of literally hundreds and thousands of people are just walking over this trash on their way to the security checkpoints.

[Host]

And I'm about to show you what Donald Trump said on the inside. But let me show you what's going on on the outside and what's actually happening in the United States of America. No, Donald, Gas is not below $2 a gallon right now. I know you say that it's below two bucks. It isn't anywhere you look at gas, it's not all that low. Um, also, the dollar has collapsed this year more than any time, basically, in any recent history. Donald Trump's new H1B visa scheme, where he will be charging, what, like $1 million or $5 million to expedite the H1B visa process while he has ICE. Masked ICE agents disappear human beings. Well, that's going to now cost US employers an additional $14 billion annually. And again, that's on top of all the tariffs that American corporations are paying, I'm sure. You know, the job market is absolute hell right now. That's one of the first times, I think, really ever in recent history where there are just so many people looking for jobs and those jobs don't exist. What the Trump regime's doing is their scheme that Donald Trump always has. If you don't test, you don't know the results. So they're not publishing data about inflation, they're not publishing data about hunger in the United States, and they're trying to stop all, all dissent by curtailing and destroying people's First Amendment rights. Um, but guess what? If your name is Ghislaine Maxwell and you're a convicted sex trafficker. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. The price is right for you. She's living the life right now. She's in this camp. Brian in Texas. The Sunday Mirror got the scoop. She's doing yoga, having the time of her life as the Trump regime covers up the Epstein files. Let me bring you just into those back to back events over the weekend. There was that one event Donald Trump had in Mount Vernon, Virginia, where he called former President Biden a son of a. He goes, don't feel bad for him. Former President Biden suffering from stage four cancer. Right now. He's the former President of the United States of America. And Donald Trump's there in Mount Vernon, Virginia, saying, don't feel bad for that son of a bitch. And Donald Trump uses the curse word. I mean, have we ever had someone so flagrantly inappropriate in that position? And that's the nicest thing I could possibly say. Here's Donald Trump saying that on Saturday night. Play this clip.

[Donald Trump]

The very angry, mean Biden. You know, Biden was always a mean guy, but never a smart guy. You know, even you go back 30 years ago, 40 years ago, he was a stupid guy, but he was always a mean son of a bitch. You know, has it working. Not, not working too well for him right now, as I'd say. So when you start feeling sorry for him, remember he was a bad guy.

[Host]

And then on Sunday, Donald Trump gave that hate speech at Charlie Kirk's event. Supposed to be a memorial, but Donald Trump and Stephen Miller turned it into a hate rally. I mean, really, one of the most horrifying things I've watched when you watched their speech, and then Donald Trump says, I hate my opponents, I hate them. I mean, you're supposed to be the President of these United States bringing people together. You're not supposed to stand there and say you hate your political opponents. Such an anti American statement to make. I mean, truthfully, traitorous. Here, play this clip.

[Donald Trump]

In that private moment on his dying day, we find everything we need to know about who Charlie Kirk truly was. He was a missionary with a noble spirit and a great, great purpose. He did not hate his opponents. He wanted the best for them. That's where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponent and I don't want the best of them for them. I'm sorry, I am sorry, Erica. But now Erica can talk to me and the whole group and maybe they can convince me that that's not right. But I can't stand my opponent.

[Host]

And then Donald Trump at this speech, this is supposed to be a memorial service. He brings in his medical quackery as they're firing people on the vaccine board. That was one of those things that we're not even, we don't even think about. Like, yes, the government's supposed to have quite a qualified people on its vaccine advisory board. They got rid of all of those people. They're preventing or making it extremely difficult for kids under the age of four to get like vaccines for like just anything at this point. And now these quacks, they're going to go and they're going to say that Auti, that they've discovered autism. They discovered that autism is caused by Tylenol. I mean, to me, Tylenol has a mega defamation lawsuit. That's what they're going. That's what they're going to go with that they found that they found the answer to autism. It's just quacker. And this is what he says at the memorial service. Here, play this clip.

[Donald Trump]

It was Charlie who helped unite maga. And you know what M A H A is? That's right. Make America healthy again. And tomorrow we're going to have one of the biggest announcement really medically, I think, in the history of our country. We're going to be doing it with Bobby and Oz and all of the professionals. I think you're going to find it to be amazing. I Think we found an answer to autism. How about that? Autism. Tomorrow we're going to be talking to the Oval Office in the White House about autism, how it happens so we won't let it happen anymore, and how to get at least somewhat better when you have it so that parents can help their child, their beautiful child. That's a big one. I've been, I've been bugging everybody over there, get the answer to that.

[Host]

But can we bring you into real America, okay, where I don't care if you're a Democrat or Republican or an independent. You know that groceries are not affordable right now. You know that right now health care is being ripped away. You know that they're shutting down rural hospitals. If you live in rural areas, I mean, I think you know what's on the line if you're a farmer. Here are farmers speaking out at GOP Representative Alford's town hall recently. Play this clip.

[Farmer]

I think agriculture has taken a heck of a hit on a lot of misinformation. And he is not helping the farmer. I mean, we Farm about 3,500 acres. We are going to be so far in the red after the crop comes off sold, you can only sit on it so long. You got bills to pay. And now we're dealing with them. 7, 8, 9, 10% operating notes at the local bank. You know, I just. When are you going to stand up for us instead of kissing his ass for these trade deals and the tariffs? More so the tariffs than the trades.

[Host]

By the way, even Republican Don Bacon from Nebraska, granted, he's not running again for reelection. He admits what's going on. He's saying it here. Play this clip.

[Republican Don Bacon]

I should speak up and hopefully try to bring a point that tariffs aren't working. At least coffee. I mean, I went to bought coffee, but I came back from my apartment and it was up $4. The bag that I buy, right, people, that's not, that's not success right there. So I feel like if we have an opportunity to speak up, other people think they'd rather try to give them more time. But I think a lot of people share my view on terrorists. They share my viewers.

[Host]

Yeah, it's not good out there right now, to put it mildly. And then, you know, you have, you know, I think in a, in a powerful move that I support uk, Canada and Australia formally recognizing a Palestinian state breaking with the US they make that announcement on Sunday. So Donald Trump leaves the UK The UK can in Australia announced that they are supporting recognition of a Palestinian state. The United States Is not. And then Netanyahu says there will never, ever be a Palestinian state. You know, when I just think about Donald Trump's promise that he was going to end the war and Gaza and end the atrocities there in 24 hours. Remember, he was doing those events in Dearborn, Michigan. Palestinians for Trump, Muslims for Trump. He's gonna save us. He's promised that. He's gonna know he's made things worse. Worse. Remember, Donald Trump said he was going to bring peace to Ukraine in 24 hours. Because I've got such a great relationship with Putin and such a great relationship with Zelensky. It's going to be easy. And now he says he was being sarcastic. It was all a joke. Lol. He didn't really mean he was going to stop the war. You didn't know that. He's a standup comedian and he lie. Well, he. He's not a lie. It's a joke. It was like his comedy routine about life and death was war and peace. Funny guy, Donald. Funny guy. Here. Here he is just in his own words, saying that he was joking. Here, play this clip.

[Donald Trump]

I'm not understating the complexity of all this, but as a candidate, you said you would have this war settled in 24 hours. Well, I was being a little bit sarcastic when I said that I would. What I really mean is I'd like to get it settled.

[Host]

Really not. Not a funny joke at all. I just want to leave you all with this, folks. Donald Trump, to me, is weakness masquerading as strength at this point. And we all have to act with moral clarity in this moment.

[Donald Trump]

Okay?

[Host]

You can't capitulate with these individuals. You can't back down. Donald Trump's not looking to make deals. He ordered maga, Mike, and Republicans do not speak to Democrats. We have to understand that's the environment we're in right now. These aren't normal times. America is under a dictatorship right now. The question isn't, are we in a constitutional crisis? The answer is we are. And we are deep into an authoritarian regime right now, just like Putin, just like Orban. That's what exists in the United States. It's not a functioning democracy right now, but we the people need to stand up. There's a no Kings protest in October. Get the word out. You need to go to the no Kings protest. Tell people about. Go to the no Kings website. Let's be there. Join. Become a member of this YouTube page. Share this knowledge. Okay? We need to stick together because the authoritarian forces, they're desperate right now they are making a big push and we need to stop that. We need to stop it. We need to call it out with moral clarity. That's what we do here on the Midas Touch Network. Thanks for watching. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million. Thanks for watching. Thanks for watching. Be sure to add the Midas Touch podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast for new updates every single day. Did I put the clothes in the dryer? I hope they don't think I was snack already.

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