The MeidasTouch Podcast — Episode Summary

Episode Title: Trump Can't Sleep and has Late Night Breakdown
Date: November 24, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast focuses on the increasingly erratic and dangerous social media behavior of Donald Trump following another round of political and legal setbacks for him and his inner circle. The Meiselas brothers offer a mix of sharp political analysis and signature banter, dissecting Trump’s late-night rants, the spread of QAnon conspiracies, his attacks on U.S. democracy, and the economic challenges facing everyday Americans. The episode also highlights how global leaders are moving on without Trump as his hold on power weakens.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Unhinged Late-Night Social Media Spree

[02:04 - 09:15]

• Trump spent the previous night relentlessly posting extremist QAnon memes and conspiracy content on his own social media platform.
• Notable Quote (Ben, 02:04):
  “Completely unhinged, an absolute lunatic. All night Donald Trump was posting on his social media platform QAnon memes. That’s right, the death cult QAnon.”
• The posts included images and slogans promoting violence, including calls for “military tribunals” and “obliterating the deep state.”
• Trump reposted a call for the execution of “traitors” on Capitol Hill and shared AI-generated images depicting himself as a dictatorial robot king.
• The brothers argue that if any other leader behaved like this, the reaction would be immediate psychiatric evaluation or widespread condemnation.

2. Lack of Media Coverage and Accountability

[04:00 - 05:30]

• The mainstream media is accused of ignoring Trump’s dangerous rhetoric, instead focusing on diplomatic details or policy points.
• Notable Quote (Ben, 04:57):
  “Could you imagine if any other president, if any other human being who led something or was a part of an organization that you're affiliated with acted like this? You'd be like, put this person in some sort of involuntary psychiatric ward because this person is legitimately needing to be committed.”
• This lack of attention enables Trump to continue radicalizing his followers unchecked.

3. Government Shutdown Threats and Unconstitutional Demands

[06:15 - 07:40]

• Trump is openly encouraging another government shutdown in January unless Republicans pass extremist measures like the “SAVE Act” and slash $1 trillion in federal spending.
• The “SAVE Act” seeks unconstitutional federal interference in state-run elections.
• Trump’s demands are characterized as choreographing another manufactured crisis for political gain.

4. Redefining Political Enemies and Fearmongering

[08:00 - 09:00]

• Trump labels Democrats “the party of domestic terrorists,” while insisting the GOP is “united” except for certain outspoken critics.
• He repeats false claims about the economy and unemployment.
• The brothers dissect the reality: jobless claims are dramatically high, credit delinquencies and foreclosures are surging, and college graduates face a dire job market.

5. Trump’s Economic Failures and Personal Grifting

[09:15 - 11:30]

• Trump-linked speculative financial products (e.g., Meme Coins, Trump Media stock) have crashed, wiping out investors while the Trump family profited via transaction fees.
• Notable Quote (Ben, 09:42):
  “So while people were left with the bag in the rug pull, the Trump family would have made a lot of money getting percentages off the underlying transaction fees.”
• The difference between hype (benefiting Trump) and the losses suffered by the public is laid bare.

6. Embarrassment on the World Stage: The G20 Boycott

[11:40 - 14:20]

• Trump boycotted the G20 summit in South Africa, citing a debunked and racist conspiracy about “white genocide.”
• World leaders proceeded without the U.S.; the event showed the world can function and strike important deals in Trump’s absence.
• The U.S. was snubbed at the gavel ceremony transferring G20 leadership to America for the next year, showing diplomatic isolation.
• Memorable Moment (Ben, 13:14): “Get the hell out, Trump. Get the hell out, regime. You’re not sending some lower-level person here. You didn’t want to show. We ain’t doing the gavel ceremony with you.”

7. Trump’s Distractions and Allies’ Tone-Deaf Messages

[14:30 - 15:15]

• While ignoring critical world events, Trump boasts about irrelevant projects (“Jack Nicklaus will lead the golf course overhaul…”).
• Treasury Secretary Scott Besant suggests the solution to inflation is moving to a red state, claiming deregulation fixes all problems.

8. Economic Data—The Real State of America

[15:20 - 16:31]

• The brothers cite inflation rates:
  • 2.3% in April
  • 3% in September
  • Noting how Americans overwhelmingly believe the economy is mismanaged under Trump.
• They challenge the false Trump narrative about economic “success.”

9. Ukraine, the “Coalition of the Willing,” and Trump’s Sellout to Putin

[16:32 - 17:20]

• In Geneva, President Zelensky and European allies reject Trump-Russia’s attempts to broker a forced Ukrainian surrender.
• Trump complains the Ukrainian leadership is “ungrateful,” despite his attempts to cut deals with Putin.
• Notable Quote (Ben, 17:00): “You said you were going to end the war in 24 hours. Instead all you've tried to do is sell out all of Ukraine to Putin so you can do some personal business deals or whatever the hell you want to do with Putin. So gross. So despicable.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [02:04, Ben]: “Completely unhinged, an absolute lunatic… All night Donald Trump was posting on his social media platform QAnon memes. That’s right, the death cult QAnon.”
• [04:57, Ben]: “Could you imagine if any other president… put this person in some sort of involuntary psychiatric ward because this person is legitimately needing to be committed.”
• [09:42, Ben]: “While people were left with the bag in the rug pull, the Trump family would have made a lot of money getting percentages off the underlying transaction fees.”
• [13:14, Ben]: “Get the hell out, Trump. Get the hell out, regime. You’re not sending some lower-level person here... We ain’t doing the gavel ceremony with you.”
• [17:00, Ben]: “So gross. So despicable. We are calling you out… We don’t mince words. This community knows what's up and we call you out every step of the way. You traitor.”

Important Timestamps

• [02:04] — Breakdown of Trump’s late-night QAnon posts
• [06:15] — Trump’s threats of a government shutdown in January
• [09:15] — Financial devastation from Trump-linked assets
• [11:40] — G20 Summit boycott and global snubbing of the Trump administration
• [14:30] — Tone-deaf economic advice from administration officials
• [16:32] — The situation in Ukraine and Trump’s attempts to “sell out” the country

Tone and Style

The brothers’ tone is fiery, urgent, and deeply critical of Trump, blending dark humor with no-nonsense facts (“banana republic dictator cosplay,” “lunatic,” “the grift continues”). Their unapologetically pro-democracy stance drives the conversation, engaging “the Meidas Mighty” with direct calls to vigilance and action.

Episode Takeaways

• Trump’s late-night online activity is not just bizarre, but dangerous and escalates calls for violence.
• The U.S. faces diplomatic humiliation and loss of influence as Trump continues personal feuds and QAnon engagement.
• Americans are suffering in the real economy, contradicting Trump administration claims.
• The Meiselas brothers and their community will continue calling out anti-democratic behavior—fearlessly and vocally.

Recommended for:
Anyone seeking a sharp, accessible, and unapologetic breakdown of current U.S. political chaos, especially those concerned about democracy, disinformation, and accountability.