The MeidasTouch Podcast: Trump Accidentally Reveals his Dark Past with Ivanka

Date: December 15, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Episode Theme:
A deep dive into Donald Trump’s troubling history involving his daughter Ivanka, exposing a pattern of disturbing comments, questionable associations (notably with Jeffrey Epstein), and unsettling public behavior. The episode critically examines media portrayals, Trump family dynamics, and the dark underbelly of high society’s relationship with power and exploitation, blending serious critique with the brothers' signature banter and forthright support of democracy.

Episode Overview

This episode pulls together a wealth of video and print evidence to spotlight a longstanding, uncomfortable narrative: Donald Trump's behavior and rhetoric regarding Ivanka, as well as the social circles they moved in—including the notorious Jeffrey Epstein. Using news clips, interviews, and published photos, the Meiselas brothers argue that Trump's public remarks, past associations, and Ivanka's own modeling industry experiences point to a darker reality beneath the glitzy Trump persona.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump’s Unusual Focus on Ivanka at a White House Party

[02:10 – 03:39]

• The podcast opens with Donald Trump at a White House Christmas party, seemingly fixated on someone in the crowd who “looked just like Ivanka.”
• Quote: "He stopped his speech like he saw a ghost or he saw Ivanka... Ivanka is clearly on his mind as Donald Trump is also worried about his dark past surfacing." (Main Host, 02:10)
• Trump’s remarks were:
  • "Boy, do you look like Ivanka? Has anyone ever told you that?" (Donald Trump, 03:11)
  • "You look just like Ivanka. Which is a great compliment, actually." (Donald Trump, 03:21)

2. Scrutiny of Trump/Ivanka Public Photos and Body Language

[03:39 – 04:27]

• Host reviews photographs of Trump and a young Ivanka, critiquing the “abnormal intimacy” captured—sitting on Trump’s lap, kissing on the cheek, posed together on a bed.
• Quote: "These are not normal, at least in my opinion. You could tell me if your opinion is different. These are not normal father, daughter photos at all. Really disturbing stuff right there." (Main Host, 03:39)

3. Ivanka’s Modeling Career and Media Coverage

[04:27 – 06:47]

• Clips are played of teenage Ivanka discussing her modeling. (Clip begins, 04:27)
• The New York Times is cited for sexualizing Ivanka as an underage teen:
  • "Wearing see through white dresses that would turn heads… There are the sexy outfits… She’s underage." (Main Host quoting NYT, 04:41)
• Additional clips show Ivanka brushing off claims of nepotism in the modeling world.
• Trump weighs in: "The beauty of Ivanka is that she's really had very little rejection. Now that's both good and bad..." (Donald Trump, 06:47)

4. Trump’s Overly Sexualized Public Comments on Ivanka

[09:12 – 10:10]

• The hosts play notorious clips:
  • On live TV:
    • "Well, I was going to say sex, but I can't relate that if I weren't happily married." (Donald Trump, 09:21, in response to ‘what do you have in common with Ivanka?’)
    • "She's six feet tall. She's got the best body, your daughter." (Donald Trump, 09:30)
    • "Can I say this? A piece of ass. Yeah. She looks more voluptuous than ever.” (Donald Trump, 09:36)
    • “If Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.” (Donald Trump, 09:57; further discussed on The View)
• Ivanka’s embarrassed responses are heard: "Stop it." (Ivanka Trump, 10:03)
• The cast, and TV commentators, react with visible discomfort:
  • “Oh, it's so weird.” (Commentator, 10:01)

5. Trump, Ivanka, Epstein, and High Society’s Underbelly

[11:11 – 13:10]

• The episode highlights disturbing overlaps between Trump, Ivanka, and Jeffrey Epstein:
  • Trump’s comment: "He's a lot of fun to be with. It's even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side." (Donald Trump quoting himself, 11:31)
  • Trump’s bold claims about being allowed backstage at Miss Teen Universe, observing contestants undressing, justified by his ownership.
  • Lawsuit references regarding rape allegations against Trump involving minors.
  • Notes Trump and Prince Andrew’s public association and both men's ties to Epstein.
• Host commentary: "While this was all taking place... I just think about Donald Trump's background of who he was hanging out with and what he was doing around this time." (Main Host, 11:11-11:49)
• Ivanka herself in a clip: "I had the impression that he was interested in younger women and that, you know, women would age out for him." (Ivanka Trump, 12:18)

6. Final Reflection and Call to Action

[13:32 – 13:40]

• Host brings together the threads:
  • "Well, there you have it. Let me know what you think, folks. Really sad and disturbing..." (Main Host, 13:32)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Donald Trump, on Ivanka at White House party
  "You look just like Ivanka. Which is a great compliment, actually." ([03:21])
• Host, on Trump’s family photos:
  "These are not normal father, daughter photos at all. Really disturbing stuff right there." ([03:39])
• Main Host, quoting NYT coverage of teenage Ivanka:
  "Wearing see through white dresses that would turn heads… sexy outfits… She’s underage." ([04:41])
• Donald Trump, on national TV:
  "I was going to say sex, but I can't relate that if I weren't happily married." ([09:21])
  "If Ivanka weren't my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her." ([09:57])
• Main Host, summarizing
  "Well, there you have it. Let me know what you think, folks. Really sad and disturbing..." ([13:32])

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:10]: Episode main theme introduction; Trump fixated on Ivanka lookalike at White House.
• [03:11-03:21]: Trump makes repeated references to Ivanka appearance.
• [03:39-04:27]: Analysis of father-daughter photos, host commentary.
• [04:27-06:47]: Ivanka’s modeling past, NYT sexualization, Trump’s take on her.
• [09:12-10:10]: Compilation of Trump’s sexualized comments about Ivanka.
• [11:11-13:10]: Deeper dive: Trump-Epstein connection and accusations.
• [13:32-13:40]: Host’s conclusion and emotional reflection.

Tone & Language

The episode combines serious investigative journalism with frank, sometimes incredulous commentary. The tone is critical, sometimes darkly comedic, but always forceful in its support of exposing abuse of power and defending democratic values.

Summary

Through clips, press analysis, and their own forthright discussion, the MeidasTouch brothers lay out a disturbing pattern of behavior, language, and association in Donald Trump’s public and private life with Ivanka. The episode leverages direct quotes and primary sources to foster a conversation about power, privilege, and accountability at the highest levels of American society.