The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump Blows Up in Late Night Massacre of Himself
Date: November 12, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Overview

This episode dives into the escalating chaos within the Trump regime, with a focus on the widespread backlash following Donald Trump's controversial remarks during a recent interview on Fox News with Laura Ingraham. The Meiselas brothers break down how these comments are sowing disarray in MAGA ranks, growing discontent among Republican voters, and triggering scandals about the administration's economic messaging and cabinet appointments. Throughout, the brothers combine biting political analysis with their characteristic humor and no-holds-barred defense of democracy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Public Backlash and Internal MAGA Dissent

• The hosts open with a rundown of polling and media reactions to Trump’s latest public statements, noting his unpopularity across the political spectrum—even among traditional supporters.
  • Polling Trends:
    • “America's perception of the economy right now has fallen below the lows seen during the 2008 financial crisis” (00:58)
    • Recent YouGov poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 46% to 39% on the generic ballot, signaling a potential “blue tsunami” (01:44).
• MAGA influencers and pro-Trump accounts are openly expressing shock and frustration over his remarks, speculating on possible future defections within the faction.
  • “JD Vance’s best option… might actually be to make a dramatic public resignation. Torpedo this administration, scorch it, come back in two to six years…” (03:10)
  • One MAGA account says: “Trump's message to the American people this week: you’re too dumb to build things; we need 500,000 people from foreign countries. You’re too dumb for college; we need 600,000 people from China to fill the school slots. You're too poor…” (04:10)

2. Trump’s Controversial Interview with Laura Ingraham

• Trump asserts on Fox that American workers lack the talent for high-skilled jobs, thus requiring foreign workers via the H1B visa program.
  • Quote:
    • Trump: “No, you don't… you don't have certain talents. And… you can't take people off an unemployment line and say, I'm going to put you into a factory. We're going to make missiles…” (09:52)
    • Laura Ingraham pushes back, and Trump cites an example of a plant in Georgia: “They had people from South Korea that made batteries all their lives. You know, making batteries are very complicated… They wanted them to get out of the country. You’re going to need that, Laura.” (10:06)
• Trump also states that U.S. universities depend on foreign, especially Chinese, students for financial survival.
  • Quote:
    • Trump: “If we were to cut that in half, which perhaps makes some people happy, you would have half the colleges in the United States go out of business.” (11:27)
    • Ingraham: “So we're dependent on China to keep our university system going.”
    • Trump: “I actually think it's good to have outside countries… I want to be able to get along with the world.” (12:06)
  • Ingraham challenges Trump on Chinese espionage concerns, to which he retorts: “Do you think the French are better?” (12:16)

3. Republican Messaging and Economic Spin

• Trump’s team is criticized for using alternative data sources—like Doordash reports—over official economic figures to justify positive economic narratives.
  • “Caroline Levitt, Donald Trump's propagandist, is citing doordash reports… Doordash reports replace the economic report.” (05:55)
• Despite clear economic discontent among the public, Trump and his surrogates allege prices are falling and the economy is historically strong.
  • Trump: “Republicans have to talk about the fact that prices are down. The Walmart thing is very important. When Walmart says a Thanksgiving meal costs 25% less under Trump than under Biden...” (13:40)

4. Growing Rejection Among GOP Voters and Representatives

• Even core Republican voters are turning against Trump, as evidenced by polling and town hall moments:
  • CNN report: “Trump is underwater with the Titanic when it comes to inflation. His net approval rating is 26 points underwater… 57% of [Republicans] say that Trump’s not paying enough attention to lowering costs.” (07:30)
  • Iowa Congresswoman booed at town hall when trying to shift blame to Biden (12:31).
• Quote:
  • “No wonder when these MAGA Republican Congress members finally hold town halls… they just get booed.” (12:19)

5. Cabinet Chaos: Unqualified Appointments

• The transportation secretary, a former MTV ‘Real World’ contestant (Sean), admits he “can’t guarantee your safety,” sparking ridicule:
  • Sean: “Listen, you can walk outside. I can't guarantee your safety. You get in your car, I can't…” (14:08)
  • MeidasTouch: “Who could have predicted that the guy from MTV's Real World for Secretary of Transportation would go badly?” (14:39)

6. Congressional Pushback & Calls for Accountability

• Congresswoman Ansari proposes amendments to prevent taxpayer subsidies for Trump’s private properties, demanding transparency over funding.
  • Ansari: “…guarantee that the American people are not forced to subsidize Donald Trump's $350 million ballroom, a private palace where his billionaire donors will be rewarded with access and influence…” (15:06)
• Rep. McGovern mocks Republicans’ extended absence from the Capitol during a major shutdown:
  • McGovern: “We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks… We stayed in Washington to try to end this shutdown.” (16:06)
• Call to action for Democrats to be bold and “go on the offense.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s economic claims:
  “We're not publishing Bureau of Labor Statistics data. America has access to the best economists in the world, or we did. But… now Caroline Levitt… is citing doordash reports…” – Ben (05:55)

• On Trump’s H1B remarks:
  “No, you don't have certain talents. …You can't take people off an unemployment line… and they're going to start making missiles. It doesn't work…” – Donald Trump (09:52)

• On Chinese students in American colleges:
  “You would have half the colleges in the United States go out of business.” – Donald Trump (11:47)

• On unqualified cabinet picks:
  “Who could have predicted that the guy from MTV's Real World for Secretary of Transportation would go badly?” – Ben (14:39)

• On Congressional absenteeism:
  “We actually started handing out missing person posters. Nobody has seen you for eight weeks…” – Rep. McGovern (16:06)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:58 – Trump’s unpopularity and polling data
• 03:10 – MAGA influencers call for resignations, division worsens
• 04:10 – Twitter backlash: Trump “insults” his own base
• 05:55 – Doordash reports replace Labor statistics in Trump messaging
• 07:30 – CNN: Trump underwater with voters on inflation and economy
• 09:29 – Trump’s full H1B visa comments (with Laura Ingraham)
• 10:57 – Trump on universities needing Chinese students
• 12:19 – MAGA Congresswoman booed at town hall
• 13:36 – Grant Cardone recession ad & Trump’s economic denial
• 14:08 – Transportation Secretary can’t “guarantee your safety”
• 15:06 – Rep. Ansari’s amendment on Trump’s ballroom
• 16:06 – Rep. McGovern on GOP’s Capitol absence

Conclusion

The episode captures the sense of unraveling within Trump’s movement, highlighted by his divisive public remarks and the comical missteps of his administration. With Democratic energy surging and Republicans on the defensive, the Meiselas brothers urge progressives to stay bold, vigilant, and optimistic about the future of American democracy.