The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump Caught On Tape Violating Multiple Court Orders
Date: October 27, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett & Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast focuses on explosive, verified evidence—videos, audio, and photographs—of the Trump regime and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents flagrantly violating court orders, instituting what the hosts describe as “chemical warfare” against U.S. citizens, and committing acts tantamount to war crimes on American soil. The Meiselas brothers provide a detailed, emotional account of disturbing recent events, emphasizing the critical importance of sharing the truth amid what they see as mainstream media whitewashing.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Administration and ICE Agents Violating Court Orders

(02:48–04:30)

• Ben Meiselas opens with a forceful summary:

  “We have videos, we have photographs. We have the receipts of Donald Trump and his regime violating court orders prohibiting the use of chemical warfare against American citizens and against people in the United States of America. I can't even believe that I have to use that sentence.” (02:50)

• The hosts allege ICE has been caught on tape using violence and illegal chemical agents against U.S. citizens, referencing specific incidents and emphasizing that these amount to war crimes.
• Emphasis made on the need for grassroots truth-telling:

  “Corporate media will try to sane wash this ... We need to be the voice of truth, the voice of facts, the voice of empathy.” (04:16)

2. Multiple ICE Abuse Incidents Caught on Tape

a. ICE Detains U.S. Citizens in Chicago

(04:40–06:35)

• In Chicago’s Little Village, ICE agents forcibly apprehend U.S. citizens—including the Chief of Staff to a local Alderman and a Police District Council member—despite clear evidence of their citizenship and peaceful conduct.
• Quote:

  “Two agents slam a woman down into the ground, kneel on her back and zip tie her, despite witnesses all agreeing that she made no threat. ‘I’m not resisting. I never made a threat. I never said anything.’” (05:30)

• Witnesses accused ICE agents of “kidnapping” citizens after being denied entry to a laundromat.

b. ICE Violently Detains Comedy Club Manager

(06:36–07:23)

• Well-known Chicagoan Nate Griffin and his elderly mother are targeted; Griffin pleads with non-intervening police officers as ICE agents detain him.
• Notable Quote:

  “Officers, why are you letting this happen? Why are you letting them kidnap me?” —Nate Griffin (07:11)

c. Parent Detained During School Drop-Off in Santa Ana, California

(07:24–11:43)

• ICE agents disregard legal paperwork presented by a mother with residency documents, detaining her near her child’s elementary school.
• Agents are observed wearing non-standard uniforms and using blocked-license vehicles, heightening fear and confusion among bystanders.
• Memorable Banter/Quotes:

  Protester (referring to an ICE agent’s badge): “Look at your dumbass badge. That’s a sticker.” (08:48)
  Protester: “None of you even dressed alike ... You going to work in jeans?” (10:16)

3. Case of the Trump-Supporter Deported to African Prison

(14:00–15:29)

• Cuban-American Miami man, a self-proclaimed “Super Trump Supporter,” is deported to a maximum-security prison in Eswatini, Africa, rather than returning to Cuba, after decades-long residency in the U.S.
• The man’s daughter, Monica, describes heartbreak and legal concerns, including a hunger strike in protest.
• Quotes:

  “How we go from one moment of me hugging my dad ... and then to he's just on a different country in prison.” —Monica, daughter (14:35)
  “His attorney alleges ... you have a man in a prison on no charge, not to mention he's in Africa.” (15:12)

4. Human Impact: Tacos El Fluffy Forced Closure Due to ICE

(15:29–18:15)

• Restaurant owner and mother of a U.S. Navy veteran is forced to self-deport from Florida after her work visa is abruptly canceled, causing her son to temporarily close their family business.
• Son Gio’s heartfelt message underscores trauma faced by families:

  “It is the reality of what me and my family are going through at the moment.” —Gio Zelaya (16:56)

• Immigration attorney comments on the rigid, “get out now” approach under the Trump administration, compared to past compassion.

5. Use of Chemical Agents in Chicago Against Civilians

(19:03–20:05)

• Multiple eyewitness accounts describe federal agents “gassing” neighborhoods, including incidents before noon on weekends in residential areas.
• Ben Meiselas:

  “Masked federal agents then started gassing his neighborhood. But you'll see the community members were absolutely pissed at what was going on.” (20:05)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Ben Meiselas:

  “We have tape of Donald Trump not just engaged in chemical warfare against people in this country, but engaged in acts of war crimes essentially against people here in the United States of America.” (03:01)

• Witness, to ICE agents:

  “What are you doing to her? Why are you detaining her?” (10:01)

• Protester, about ICE agent gear:

  “It’s your stupid ass vest from Amazon. Yeah, not even police. None. None of you even dressed alike.” (10:16)

• Monica (daughter of deported Trump supporter):

  “It’s kind of messed up that you guys are labeling my father as a murderer.” (14:52)

• Gio Zelaya (Tacos El Fluffy):

  “Having to execute that plan has been a lot for me and everybody around me, especially my sister who is a 16 year old trying to live as normal a life as possible.” (17:14)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:48 – Opening Exposé & Framing of Trump Regime’s Actions
• 04:40 – ICE Detention of U.S. Citizens in Chicago
• 07:11 – Plea from Comedy Club Manager to Police
• 07:24 – California School Drop-Off Detainment
• 14:00 – Story of Cuban “Super Trump Supporter” Deported to Africa
• 15:29 – Tacos El Fluffy Closure and Family Crisis
• 19:03 – Chemical Gassing of Chicago Neighborhoods

Tone and Call to Action

• The episode blends outrage, empathy, and determination, urging listeners to share the evidence widely and stand up for democracy.
• There’s a strong sense of incredulity and sorrow at the normalization of such incidents, with a repeated insistence that “we be the voice of truth.”
• The Meiselas brothers maintain their characteristic directness, humor when possible, and solidarity with victims.

Summary

This episode is a hard-hitting exposé on the Trump regime’s alleged human rights abuses, focusing especially on indiscriminate ICE actions and unlawful use of force against citizens and immigrants alike. Blending documentation, eyewitness audio, and personal stories, the hosts create an urgent, compelling picture of systemic overreach and injustice. The MeidasTouch Podcast implores its community—the MeidasMighty—to amplify these stories, push for accountability, and not allow such actions to be normalized or “sanewashed” by mainstream sources.

For listeners seeking insight into the real-world impact of current US immigration and law enforcement policies—this episode is essential.