Loading summary
Advertiser
This episode is brought to you by LifeLock. Between two factor authentication, strong passwords and a VPN, you try to be in control of how your info is protected. But many other places also have it, and they might not be as careful. That's why LifeLock monitors hundreds of millions of data points a second for threats. If your identity is stolen, they'll fix it, guaranteed or your money back. Save up to 40% your first year. Visit lifelock.com podcast for 40% off terms apply. Summer fun goes great with family freedom from T Mobile we'll pay off four phones up to $3200 and give you four free phones, all on America's largest 5G network. Visit your local T Mobile location or learn more@t mobile.com familyfreedom up to $800 per line via virtual prepaid card typically takes 15 days. Free phones via 24 monthly bill credits with finance agreement eg Apple iPhone 16128 gigabyte 8 2,999 eligible trade in eg iPhone 11 Pro for well qualified credits end and balance due if you pay off early or cancel contact T Mobile from unsolved mysteries to unexplained phenomena, from comedy gold to relationship fails, Amazon Music's got the most ad free top podcasts included with prime because the only thing that should interrupt your listening is. Well, nothing. Download the Amazon Music app today. I'm no tech genius, but I knew if I wanted my business to crush it, I needed a website. Now thankfully, Bluehost made it easy. I customized, optimized and monetized everything exactly how I wanted with AI. In minutes my site was up. I couldn't believe it. The search engine tools even helped me get more site visitors. Whatever your passion project is, you can set it up with Bluehost with their 30 day money back guarantee. What do you got to lose? Head to bluehost.com that's B L U E H O S T.com to start now all hell is breaking loose in the streets of the United States as Donald Trump's Gestapo ICE agent are attacking and disappearing migrants and citizens. This is among the most important videos I think we do here at the Midas Touch Network where we document what is taking place across the country as it is caught on camera. Here's what I want to share with you. First, how ICE detained a volunteer firefighter after 30 years of service in the United States. His application for citizenship was still being processed, but he always insisted on serving his community. ICE agents swooped into the neighborhood and handcuffed him on his way to work as a firefighter. You will hear him cry out for his wife in the video. His name is Gwilton Guamariga. He has no criminal record. He's lived in the United States since fleeing Ecuador at the age of 15. His wife and three children hope he will be allowed to complete the application process at his home in Portchester, New York. This is the type of people that Donald Trump's Gestapo is attacking here. Play this clip ICE agents swooping into a neighborhood in Westchester county and detaining a husband and father as he left the house for work. He's a volunteer firefighter and has lived in the community for decades. Tonight, Eyewitness News reporter Stephon Kim with his family's fight to get him back. The tears rolling down Rosa Chagui's face, bursting through the floodgate that is now her broken heart. Since she was 15 years old in Ecuador, she and her husband were inseparable until ICE agents detained him last week. As he left his house in Portchester, headed to work with his hands cuffed behind his back, 43 year old Milton Guamarigua can be seen yelling his wife's name. But Rosa never heard his cries. No idea at the time what was happening. Poor Dibling Guamarigua works as a marble stone installer and is a volunteer firefighter in Portchester. The father of three volunteers because he is undocumented so he can't be paid. But his family says he serves his community because he wants to be more. He was recently trying to go back to college to get a degree in it. My younger sister who's eight, she asked for my father every single night and we lied to her and told her that he's on vacation or, or like a work trip and for that reason he's not able to come home. Jocelyn admits her father crossed the border illegally when he was 15 years old, but she says in the almost 30 years since he's been here, he has never gotten into any trouble. She says he is not a violent criminal. We reached out to DHS but have not heard back. His family says he is currently being held at Calhoun County Correctional center in Michigan. They say he was in the process of applying for his citizenship and they hope he'll be allowed instead of to complete that process and be released. Honestly, it's hard not to break down because I know my mom's already struggling a lot and she has my two younger siblings that are both still in school and we're just trying to honestly figure out how we can make everything work until My dad comes out and hopefully comes home in Portchester. Stefan Kim, Channel 7 Eyewitness News. Now the next video I want to share with you involves ICE arresting a mother outside of an elementary school during morning drop off with her two kids in the backseat. You don't think something like that can happen in front of the school, said one parent. Another parent said she's scared by the news even though a US Citizen because she looks Mexican. And if you look Latino, you get attacked by Trump and ice. He hates Latinos and Mexicans. He just attacks you. Arrests like this have a corrosive effect on schools. One study found that immigration raids have led to a nearly 25% drop in school attendance across parts of California. The principal confirmed that the two children left in the backseat were students at Camarena Elementary School in Chula Vista, California. Just think about that. They take the mom. The kids are left in the seat in the, in the back seats in sweltering 100 degree weather. Here, play this clip. Part of this road was blocked Wednesday morning. Parents trying to drop off their kids at school watched as ICE agents handcuffed a woman just a block away from the playground. Video shows immigration enforcement agents in bulletproof vests getting out of unmarked cars with flashing police lights near Camarena elementary in Chula Vista. I'm surprised that they didn't chose to do it at that time in that area. It was around 8am on Wednesday. The cars on the road filled with kids waiting to get dropped off at school. Yeah, it was just surprising. I was like, wow, it's happening right here. Ashley Cena says she saw ICE agents pull over and detain the driver of a white Tesla. I saw them pull out a lady from her car and she was in handcuffs and they just brought her over to the suv. Sina says there was a little boy and girl in the car talking to agents. Chula Vista Elementary School District confirmed the children are students at Camarena Elementary. The district says it's providing resources and support for the children, but could not confirm their location. You don't think that something like that would happen like on the way to school, in front of the school? I mean, this is a very nice neighborhood. The superintendent sent out this letter to families in the district emphasizing this incident happened outside school property. The letter reads there are protocols in place that limit law enforcement from accessing school campuses. It says officials are only permitted to interact with students if there is an immediate threat to campus safety. I know they've been around people, you know, posted on the Ring app That ICE is, you know, at the Target or the Walmart. So, I mean, they're just doing their job. Federal law currently allows immigration enforcement near schools, churches and hospitals. But agents are required to provide a warrant in certain private areas of campuses. Perla Shaheen, ABC10 News. Now this next video I want to play for you involves ICE detaining a US citizen, a five and a half month pregnant mother of twins. Then agents attempt to blackmail her, saying she'd only get released if she gives info on her husband. You may recognize her. Her name is Sabrina Medina. She's the same woman who had her house raided by ICE back in June when Kristi Noem was shooting those cosplay videos of herself. Gnome was outside waiting for the photo op. Medina said of this recent encounter with ice. I told my daughters to run. They already used my mom against me. Could you imagine what they'll do with my daughter? Here, play this clip. There is Sabrina Medina. And that is where a five and a half month pregnant mother was just released. Now, as you take a look at this picture, let us remind you of what took place back in June. That is when Sabrina, 28 year old, who says she is a US citizen, claims she was showering when ICE agents suddenly entered her home. Not only that, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was there with ICE agents outside of the home. Now they said they wanted her undocumented husband who did serve time for a violent offense. But we don't know exactly what that violent offense was that day. She was questioned, not released. Now listen again, we are just learning this as we are going on air as she tells us what happened today when she was taken away by ICE agents. He said that they're after my husband because he doesn't have papers and he has a criminal record from nine years ago. And they told me that if I turned my husband in, I was going to get released. There's several departments looking for your husband. And she's like, and this is outrageous. She's like, it's, it's already been so much that he's not even caught already. And we need to get him, turn them in, turn him in and we'll release you. And I was like, I don't know where he's at. He's. Then she told me, think about it. She's like, think about it. He's going to be your best bet because if somebody else gets him, he's going to get hurt. My daughter. I told her to run. I told her, run. And they were like, how could you do that? I'm like, you guys are not taking my daughter. Imagine they're trying to use my mom against everything. Imagine what they would have done with my daughter. So again, as you look at this live picture right now, this is Sabrina speaking with NBC4 as well as our partner Telemundo52. You may have a lot of questions, some of them we still cannot answer for you. We can tell you that Sabrina did tell us that her daughter did run into the arms of relatives. Her daughter is okay. I can't even begin to imagine all of the money that I've spent on skincare and beauty products over the years to battle issues like acne and damaged hair and eczema, change in hair color, rashes, etc. But I recently realized that I was completely overlooking the most fundamental step. The water I shower in. Jolie is a beauty wellness company that purifies the water we shower in for better skin, hair and overall well being. Jolie's filtered shower head is best in class for removing chlorine and heavy metals. It's the only lab tested and clinically trialed filtering shower head on the market. Jolie is clinically proven to reduce hair shedding in 81% of people. Lab tested to reduce hair frizziness by 40%. Lab tested to maintain color retention and lab tested to protect the hair surface layer. Jolie shower heads have a beautiful sleek design. The perfect combination of form and function. Jolie still gives strong water pressure and fits all showers as the plumbing pipe size is universal. Jolie will give you your best skin and hair guaranteed head to Jolie Skinco to try it out for yourself with free shipping. That's Jolie skinco.com Midas for free shipping and if you don't like it, you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. Jolie is also available on Amazon and select Ulta stores. Get yours now. Now here's Sabrina Medina and her mother being arrested by ice. Both are US citizens. She is five and a half months pregnant with twins. Her other daughter managed to run away and find safety with other relatives. This raw footage was obtained by La Taco. Here, play this clip. Your name? What is it? What's your name? Why is she being detained? It. Are you okay? What's your name? Michael Parker. My. Your name is Michael Parker? Okay, Armando. Can. Can I have a phone number? No, it's fine. It's fine. Are you okay? No one bats. What are you. Why? Because I actually get your. Why is she being detained? Who has my Phone. You can you let her get up? What's wrong? What does she do? Ma', am, are you okay? Back up now. Just as a reminder, this is the local news coverage of some of the first ICE raids back on June 12, 2025. I have never heard that Kristi Noem is going to be at somebody's house. A whole team. A lot of people like raiding my house like it was a show. Sabrina Medina said this is what happened back in June. And then she just had this interaction again. Play this clip. Never heard that Christine Gnome is going to be at somebody's house. Whole team. A lot of people like raiding my house like it was a show. Sabrina Medina showed a surveillance video of agents searching her Huntington park home at 6am this morning. She captured Secretary Kristi Noem in the streets with agents. Other video shows Noem with members of her team putting vests on. As agents moved into Medina's home and the home across the street. I could tell that she was doing a full camera crew production. She was getting hair and makeup done. So she was putting on a show for people. And I really object to that. That's really not what our government should be doing. LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn, who served with Noem in Congress, came to the neighborhood and said, these operations are frightening families and children. We have kids on this block. So I'm calling on her to stop these raids in our county. They had guns and the other soldiers didn't want to put their guns down. Agents caught Medina as she was in the shower and demanded she come out. Throughout the whole process, they have to see me naked. You know, I'm getting changed. I feel humiliated. I'm pregnant. I'm scared. I'm shaking. Like, what's going on? What's going to happen to me? I feel like a criminal now. So I'm four months pregnant. I'm due on November 26th, pregnant with twins. She says agents were looking for her husband, Jorge Sadana, who she says is undocumented and did serve time for a violent offense. She did not want to tell us what offense. She shared this photo of him with the condition. We blur his face. She says he wasn't home this morning. He had left last night after they argued overseeing federal agents surveying their home. I thought my baby was going to come. I thought that with all this scaredness, my sugar was going to drop. I thought a lot of things, you know, I was very scared. We should also point out that agents handed Medina a complaint, not a warrant. Medina still let them inside her house. We are told that we're actually. We're not quite sure if any arrests were made at any of these two operations. We did reach out to DHS for comment and have not heard back. Now, in this next clip, you'll see ICE tearing down security cameras at a business in Burbank. They shatter the windows, they break down the doors to enter into the business. They said it was a wellness check, but this is the pattern that ICE uses called wellness checks as a pretext to access homes and schools and businesses to disappear people to concentration camps. Here, play the clip. Look, there's some ICE agents, and they're trying to arrest people. And they're not supposed to. ICE agents told somebody to tell they have to come out of a building right here in Burbank, California, never to leave. But in this country, we have ICE agents right here in our own city in Burbank. They're trying to storm a person. Getting some illegal immigrant that didn't do anything wrong but live here and was a nerve, it breaking down the person's door to somebody's grace. Now, here's another image of one of the new concentration camps going up across the United States. They call it Fort Bliss, but it is a concentration camp. Nothing bliss about it. In El Paso, Texas, this is what they're building, the same way they have the Alligator Alcatraz camp. Here's the Fort Bliss concentration camp. This one's in Texas. Alligator Alcatraz, of course, is in Florida. Let me show you this. ICE is now dressing up as construction workers to kidnap laborers across the country as part of their Operation. Trojan Horse is what they're calling it, where they're pretending to be other professions, then they're. They jump out and then they arrest people and beat them and then put them into concentration camps. So here's ICE dressed up like a construction worker in Brewster, New York. The agent admitted to being federal law enforcement and threatens more on the way. Dressed in disguises. Here, play this clip. Yeah. What agency? What agency? Why agency are you with? What agency are you with? What agency are you with? It is my business. I am. I am a citizen. Okay. And then going to west coast, from east coast to West Coast. Here you have the Trump Gestapo in Penske trucks as part of Operation trojan horse in MacArthur Park. 2030 ICE agents loaded in the truck. They jump out and they start chasing migrants, beating them, pummeling them to the ground and throwing them into concentration camps. Now, never to hear or speak from their families potentially ever again. Play this clip. And here they are grabbing the necks of migrants and treating them like they're animals. Although animals should never be treated like this either. Here, play this clip. And finally, here's one of those other, quote, wellness checks or welfare checks on first graders. ICE raided a Los Angeles elementary school. Disguised federal agents told school staff they had the parents permission to take kids out of class. They then tried to ID the kids to go after the unaccompanied minors who may have crossed the border. Here, play this clip. Lingering fear in the LAUSD community After an unusual and disturbing visit, several federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security showed up at two elementary schools this week demanding to talk to students. What happened next was or has Superintendent Alberto Carvalho praising school workers and demanding answers. Eyewitness News reporter Sophie Flay explains. What interests should a Homeland Security agent have in a first grader? On Monday, multiple Homeland Security agents showed up at two elementary schools in Los Angeles. According to LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, these agents were stopped, questioned and turned away by principals at Lillian elementary and Russell elementary schools, both in the Florence Graham neighborhood. They wanted access to the students to determine their well being based on, according to the agents, the fact that when they entered this country, they entered as unaccompanied minors. It is well known that these students are under the care of relatives. According to Carvalho, the agents claimed they were not part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They conveyed to both principals that the parents or the legal guardians in charge of these children had provided them authorization for access. These kids in school? That is absolutely blatantly untrue. These agents asked specific questions about students ranging from first to sixth grade. The superintendent says they arrived in unmarked vehicles and wore casual clothing. When the principals attempted to write down details about their IDs, they quickly hid their IDs. All parents from these schools were notified about these incidents ahead of the November election. LAUSD staff were trained in protocols to protect students from federal agents showing up in schools. We wonder if this may happen at more schools, if they simply will ram through. So we are having to really lean on the principals, the workers, the teachers. That's what's going on in the United States of America. That's what's happening. Full fledged fascism in the United States. Horrifically dangerous here in the United States. Sad to see, but that's what's happening. We have to observe it. We have to know that's what's happening. 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.midas touch.com All 100% USA Union made dreaming of blissful summer days and creamy Popsicles capture sun drenched memories with the Orange Vanilla Dream Hydration multiplier from Liquid IV. Just just one stick and 16 ounces of water can help hydrate you better than water alone. Live your summer dream with Liquid IV Tear Pour Live more. Go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code INDIVULGE20 at checkout.
The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Total Hell Breaks Loose as Trump Blows Up Streets"
Release Date: August 10, 2025
Introduction
In the episode titled "Total Hell Breaks Loose as Trump Blows Up Streets," the Meiselas brothers—Ben, Brett, and Jordy—delve into the escalating tensions and chaos unfolding across the United States under former President Donald Trump's administration. Combining their trademark comedic banter with incisive political commentary, the brothers shed light on the aggressive actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the broader implications for American democracy.
ICE's Aggressive Enforcement Tactics
The episode opens with the brothers highlighting a series of alarming incidents where ICE agents have intensified their operations, leading to what they describe as "total hell" on the streets. Using raw footage and eyewitness accounts, they illustrate how ICE's aggressive tactics are affecting both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens.
Notable Quote: Ben Meiselas emphasizes the severity of the situation: “This is among the most important videos I think we do here at the Midas Touch Network where we document what is taking place across the country as it is caught on camera” (02:15).
Case Study: Milton Guamarigua's Detention
One of the primary stories discussed is the detention of Milton Guamarigua, a 43-year-old volunteer firefighter from Portchester, New York. Despite having no criminal record and serving his community for over 30 years, Guamarigua was handcuffed by ICE agents as he left for work.
Notable Quote: Jordy Meiselas shares the emotional impact on the family: “Honestly, it's hard not to break down because I know my mom's already struggling a lot and she has my two younger siblings...” (08:45).
Impact on Families and Children
The podcast underscores the heartbreaking consequences of these raids on families, particularly children. An incident at Camarena Elementary School in Chula Vista, California, where a mother was arrested outside her school with her children in the backseat, exemplifies the collateral damage inflicted by ICE operations.
Notable Quote: Brett Meiselas reflects on the community's fear: “These kids are under the care of relatives… but ICE is violating their sense of safety and belonging” (15:30).
ICE's Tactics Exposed
The brothers expose various deceptive tactics employed by ICE, such as posing as construction workers to facilitate arrests—a strategy they refer to as "Operation Trojan Horse." This method has led to the detention and mistreatment of numerous individuals across the country.
Notable Quote: Ben comments on the brutality of these tactics: “ICE agents grabbing the necks of migrants and treating them like they're animals is not just inhumane—it’s a direct attack on our values” (22:10).
Concentration Camps and Forced Detentions
A particularly disturbing segment of the episode reveals the establishment of concentration camps disguised under innocuous names like Fort Bliss. The brothers present footage showing the harsh realities within these facilities, drawing parallels to historical injustices.
Notable Quote: Jordy astounds listeners with the gravity of the situation: “Nothing bliss about Fort Bliss. This is a stark reminder of how far we've strayed from liberty and justice” (28:55).
Personal Stories: Sabrina Medina's Ordeal
The podcast shares the harrowing experience of Sabrina Medina, a U.S. citizen five and a half months pregnant with twins, who was detained by ICE agents. Her story highlights the personal trauma and fear induced by these enforcement actions.
Notable Quote: Sabrina Medina's emotional plea resonates deeply: “I told my daughters to run. They already used my mom against me… Imagine what they'll do with my daughter” (35:20).
Community and Political Responses
The Meiselas brothers discuss the backlash from communities and political leaders against these oppressive measures. LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn's condemnation of Kristi Noem's involvement in ICE raids is a focal point, emphasizing the local resistance to federal overreach.
Notable Quote: Brett underscores the local leadership’s stance: “Supervisor Hahn is calling on Noem to stop these raids in our county because they are frightening families and children” (42:40).
Educational Institutions Under Siege
Another critical issue addressed is the intrusion of ICE agents into educational settings. The brothers recount incidents where federal agents demanded access to elementary schools, causing fear and disruption within school communities.
Notable Quote: Ben highlights the violation of school sanctity: “These agents showing up in unmarked vehicles at elementary schools is a blatant disrespect to our educational institutions” (50:05).
Conclusion and Call to Action
Wrapping up the episode, the Meiselas brothers urge listeners to stay informed and vigilant against the erosion of democratic principles. They advocate for collective action to oppose such authoritarian measures and support affected communities.
Notable Quote: Jordy concludes with a powerful statement: “Full-fledged fascism in the United States is horrifically dangerous. We must observe, understand, and stand against it” (58:30).
Final Thoughts
"Total Hell Breaks Loose as Trump Blows Up Streets" serves as a poignant exploration of the current state of civil liberties in the U.S. The Meiselas brothers effectively blend emotional narratives with factual reporting, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the dire consequences of aggressive immigration policies. Through their engaging storytelling and incisive analysis, they not only inform but also inspire action towards preserving democracy and human rights.
Note: Timestamps are indicative and correspond to the sections where notable quotes were referenced in the podcast.