The MeidasTouch Podcast — “Trump Crashes Out as US Prepares Impeachment!!!”

Date: April 23, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas (MeidasTouch Network)

Episode Overview

This explosive episode centers on President Donald Trump’s collapsing political standing as the fallout from the Iran war and mounting domestic scandals leads to historic lows in approval ratings. The Meiselas brothers focus on bipartisan and even MAGA base support for Trump’s impeachment, citing damning polling and chaotic governance within the Trump administration. The conversation highlights media commentary, the spectacle of high-profile firings, viral moments mocking Trump, unusual administration appointments, and major policy failings. Engaging analysis, humor, and pointed commentary define this rapid-fire discussion of a presidency in freefall as impeachment looms large.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

I. Shocking Approval Ratings, Public Support for Impeachment

[01:54 - 03:43]

• Impeachment Overwhelmingly Supported:
  • Only 37% of Americans oppose impeachment; at least 55% strongly support it.
  • 66% chance Trump is impeached as soon as Democrats take the House.
• Historic Low Approval:
  • Latest AP-NORC poll: Trump’s approval at 33%, down 9 points since February, now worse than Nixon at resignation.
  • Among independents, worse than Nixon-era lows.
  • Even Fox News poll: approval only 42%.

“Donald Trump’s approval is not only tanking, it’s the worst in presidential history.”—Ben Meiselas [02:07]

• Nosedive on Key Issues:
  • Net negatives: Inflation (-44), government spending (-34), economy (-32), Iran War (-26), foreign policy (-20), immigration (-8).
• Trump’s Own 2008 Words Used Against Him:
  • Hosts play 2008 Trump clip saying Bush “should be impeached” for lying about the war, drawing the parallel to Trump and Iran.

II. MAGA Base Cracks, Press and Allies Criticize Trump

[04:11 - 05:55]

• Internal MAGA Dissent:
  • Even 1 in 5 MAGA supporters now favor impeachment.
• Megyn Kelly Torches Trump:
  • Hosts play a blistering Megyn Kelly podcast quote on Trump’s pettiness, lack of morality, and betrayal of loyal supporters.
• No Loyalty From Trump:
  • Kelly bluntly: “There’s no loyalty in return, ever from Trump, ever.” [05:24]

III. Dysfunction, Scandal, and Absurdity in Trump’s Administration

[05:55 - 09:02]

• Inexperienced Picks, Scandals Pile Up:
  • Thomas Fugate, 22-year-old ex-intern, running counterterrorism; Julie Vivaro, deputy official, exposed in sugar daddy scandal and placed on leave.
  • Labor Secretary Laurie Chavez Derimer fired amid strip club, Vegas trips, and sexual misconduct by her husband.
  • Navy Secretary John Phelan fired during an active conflict because he refused to build gigantic “Trump battleships.”
• Bizarre White House Decisions:
  • Trump wants retro “clunky” battleships; fires top officials for not complying with eccentric wishes.

“Donald Trump thinks you can build battleships like in six months…He wants Trump battleships that look like clunky ships from World War I.”—Ben Meiselas [06:40]

IV. Foreign Policy Meltdown and Global Humiliation

[09:02 - 14:22]

• Iran War Disaster:
  • Iran gaining control of Strait of Hormuz, releasing humiliating videos, outmaneuvering U.S. militarily and diplomatically.
  • U.S. military officials leaking to media about Trump’s “erratic” and “disruptive” conduct; confusion in negotiating framework.
  • Trump sets “red lines” for Iran, then chickens out and unilaterally extends deadlines; widely mocked as a “paper tiger.”
• Fake Victory Stories:
  • Trump posts dubious tales about freeing women in Iran—widely debunked, possibly AI-generated images—prompting Iran to publicly mock the U.S. president.

“[Trump] posts exclusive Breaking the law expose…It’s just such loser behavior.”—Ben Meiselas [12:12]

• International and Domestic Ridicule:
  • Trump’s “anyone sick of winning yet?” post becomes viral joke; foreign officials troll him.

V. Hypocrisy and Gerrymandering

[13:37 - 14:22]

• Selective Outrage:
  • Hosts highlight Trump’s flip-flopping on gerrymandering—pushing for it in Texas, decrying it in Virginia.

VI. Approval Ratings Tank Across the Board

[14:22 - 19:16]

• On Trade and Tariffs:
  • Trump’s approval down over 40 points on tariffs, especially among independents.
  • Other world leaders (e.g., Claudia Sheinbaum, Mark Carney) gain popularity for standing up to Trump.

“He just went right straight into the political basement.”—Political Commentator [15:20]

• Professor Robert Pape: “They Can Beat America”
  • Renowned scholar explains how Iran now believes it can not just survive, but beat America—unprecedented and deeply damaging.
  • Predicts: “Trump will go down as the worst president probably ever that we’ve had.”

“This catastrophic disaster will probably go down certainly the worst since Vietnam…Donald Trump, this is all on his back and Iran is not letting him off the hook with some face-saving gesture.”—Professor Pape [16:55]

VII. Historic Collapse on Economic Issues

[19:02 - 21:08]

• All-Time Lows on Inflation:
  • Trump’s net approval on inflation is 42 points underwater; among independents, 60 points underwater—a 70-point swing in less than 2 years.
  • Shift is unprecedented. Trump was elected for perceived economic strength; now, every poll shows him at the bottom.

“That is a 70 point shift and a little bit less than two years worth of time.”—Political Commentator [21:03]

• Final Summary:
  • The episode closes with a callout to the audience and a summary of the dire political landscape for Trump.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ben Meiselas:
  “Donald Trump’s approval is not only tanking, it’s the worst in presidential history.” [02:07]
• Megyn Kelly:
  “What we’re seeing right now is he’s turning on his most loyal supporters...There’s no loyalty in return, ever from Trump, ever.” [05:24]
• Ben Meiselas (on battleships):
  “He wants Trump battleships that look like the types of, like, clunky ships that existed during World War I.” [06:40]
• Professor Pape:
  “Iran has learned something...they can actually beat America. Not just survive, they can beat America. And they’re not just beating Donald Trump.” [15:50]
• Political Commentator (on inflation):
  “That is a 70 point shift and a little bit less than two years worth of time.” [21:03]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro/Ad Skips: [00:00 - 01:54]
• Impeachment and Historic Lows: [01:54 - 04:11]
• MAGA Fractures and Megyn Kelly Clip: [04:11 - 05:55]
• Trump Administration Dysfunction/Scandals: [05:55 - 09:02]
• Foreign Policy Disaster & Iran: [09:02 - 14:22]
• Gerrymandering Hypocrisy: [13:37 - 14:22]
• Approval Ratings Collapse & Comparisons: [14:22 - 15:50]
• Professor Pape on Iran & U.S.: [15:50 - 19:02]
• All-Time Lows on Inflation: [19:02 - 21:08]
• Closing/Crowd Callout: [21:08 - 21:27]

This summary captures the Meiselas brothers’ sharp, irreverent style, the gravity of Trump’s political woes, and the podcast’s core blend of news, analysis, and brotherly snark. For listeners and non-listeners alike, it assembles a vivid picture of a presidency in crisis as impeachment moves from possibility to inevitability.