The MeidasTouch Podcast – Episode Summary
Episode Title: Trump crashes out in Oval as feed cuts out
Date: April 24, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Special Guest: Congressman Tom Suozzi
Overview
This episode centers on the fallout from a chaotic and widely criticized Oval Office press conference given by President Donald Trump. The Meiselas brothers analyze Trump’s erratic comments about the ongoing war in Iran, dubious claims about his achievements, outlandish statements about drug pricing, and general avoidance of responsibility regarding the nation’s economic troubles. The episode features key clips from Trump’s press conference, cross-examinations from Congress, and an interview with Congressman Tom Suozzi, who contextualizes the toll Trump’s policies are taking on everyday Americans. The tone is a mix of disbelief, concern, and the show’s signature biting, comedic banter.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Trump’s Disastrous Press Conference (02:55–12:09)
- Physical and Mental State: The hosts play a clip of Trump muttering, “I could use a shit right now,” noting concerns about his medical and mental state during the press conference.
“I’m not sure what’s going on medically right there, but he did seem to say, I could use a shit now.” – Podcast Host (02:55)
- Topic Drift and Delusions of Grandeur: Intended to be about lowering prescription drug prices, Trump veers into discussing his “catastrophic and unlawful” war in Iran, claiming he saved “eight beautiful young women” from execution—despite no evidence and while “covering up the Epstein files.”
“He’s created a fictitious story where he believes he saved eight young girls in Iran and that he deserves credit for that.” – Podcast Host (03:30) Trump: “Eight young women were going to be executed...and they’re going to release them...It was very nice what happened.” (03:58)
- Timeline Confusion and Evasion: Pressed for a timeline on the Iran war, Trump provides arbitrary and shifting numbers, referencing Vietnam and WWII, dismissing questions, and refusing clarity.
“We were in Vietnam, like for 18 years!...I’ve been doing this for six weeks. Their military is totally defeated...I can’t tell you [a timeline]...it’ll go pretty quickly, and we’ll have the strait opened up now.” – Donald Trump (05:18, 07:20) “He just, like, makes up times...And a reporter’s like, no, it’s actually been two months...now it seems like it’s never gonna end.” – Podcast Host (05:59)
- Grandiose and False Claims of Control: Trump bizarrely claims total control over the Strait of Hormuz and controlling its closure for leverage, contrary to facts.
“Right now we have it closed. We have total control of the strait...I’m the one that kept it closed.” – Donald Trump (07:20) “You’re delusional...We do not control the Strait of Hormuz. What the hell are you talking about?” – Podcast Host (06:34)
- Crowd Size Obsession: Trump again fixates on the size of his rally crowds, insisting his were equal to or larger than Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous march, referring to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
“I had the same exact crowd, maybe a little bit more, but they said I had 25,000 people...They gave MLK a million people.” – Donald Trump (08:14) “Completely outrageous.” – Podcast Host (09:42)
2. Dubious Drug Price Claims & 600% Savings (09:42–12:09)
- Personal Branding on Medications: Trump boasts that his name is now on drugs distributed by the government, branding them as “Trump drugs.”
“I now have my name on medication.” – Donald Trump (09:56)
- Impossible Math on Discounts: Trump asserts his policies have delivered “gigantic discounts...4 to 5 or even 600%” on pharmaceuticals—a mathematical impossibility, which is immediately mocked by both the hosts and opposition.
“We’ve secured gigantic discounts...even 600%.” – Donald Trump (10:49) “That’s not a real thing. It can’t go down that much.” – Podcast Host (11:04) Congressman Suozzi (sarcastically): “If you cut the drug price from 600 to 100...that’s 83%. 600%?” (18:14)
- RFK Jr. and Alternate Math Reality: RFK Jr. attempts to justify Trump’s statement by flipping logic, only heightening the absurdity.
“You don’t know the way we do percentages here in the Oval Office.” – Podcast Host (11:04)
3. The Trump Gold Card Fiasco (12:09–13:11)
- Contradictory Sales Claims: Trump and Howard Lutnick previously claimed to have sold thousands of “Trump Gold Cards,” but under oath, only one was sold.
“The stupidest stuff in the world. They’ve sold one thus far, and I’m not even sure if that’s true; he said under oath, 1.” – Podcast Host (12:57) “The President thinks we can sell a million—so $5 trillion.” – Congressman Tom Suozzi, mocking (12:54)
4. Trade Policy Denialism and Rising Costs (13:11–14:53)
- Denial from Trump Officials: Trump’s trade ambassador Jameson Greer denies, under intense questioning by Suozzi, that tariffs are driving up prices for average Americans, directly contradicting research from multiple reputable economic institutions.
Suozzi: “Do you disagree with the statement...these tariffs are causing costs to go up $1,000 per household?...$2,400?...$4,200?”
Greer: “I do disagree.” (13:11–14:19)
Interview with Congressman Tom Suozzi (14:19–24:13)
Economic Hardship and Administration Deflection
- Psychological Toll:
“People in your district are like, I’m psychologically tortured, living paycheck to paycheck right now. And things are only getting worse.” – Podcast Host (14:53)
- Distraction Tactics:
“The president’s like a pickpocket...one guy bumps into you and when you’re distracted, the other guy picks your pocket. He’ll talk about crazy stuff...so we don’t talk about the real issues that are affecting real people’s lives.” – Rep. Suozzi (15:15)
- The Two-Week Trump Failure Loop:
“It’s just a delay, delay, delay...he turns a bad problem into a worse, a worse into catastrophic, a catastrophic into bankruptcy.” – Podcast Host (16:53)
- Refuting Trump’s Math:
“If you cut the drug price from 600 to 100...that’s 83%. 600%?” – Rep. Suozzi (18:14)
- Tariff Policy & Real World Suffering:
“Tariffs are making things more expensive. The war is making gas prices more expensive. The big beautiful bill caused the biggest deficit...That’s upward pressure on interest rates...They’re just ignoring it.” (15:40)
- Bipartisan Blame Game:
“Everybody’s just pointing fingers at each other...The people are out there, they’re like, what about me? What are you doing for me?” (18:39)
Political Landscape
- District Observations:
“There are people that voted for Trump that are having buyer’s remorse...he’s going to try and make it so that he depresses turnout...so the most important thing we need people to do is show up.” (22:03)
- On the War in Iran:
“When we first attacked Iran...I was like, let’s get those guys. Then we went to the briefing...I was like, wait a minute. There really doesn’t seem to be a plan here.” (23:18) “This is serious life and death business, and we have to get serious people who are willing to work together to solve problems.” (24:06)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “I could use a shit right now.” – Donald Trump (02:55, Oval Office press conference)
- “I saved eight beautiful young women.” – Donald Trump (03:58)
- “You’re delusional...We do not control the Strait of Hormuz.” – Podcast Host (06:34)
- “I had more people [at my speech] than Martin Luther King.” – Donald Trump (08:14)
- “600% discounts...Just stop, stop.” – Podcast Host (10:49)
- “If you cut the drug price from 600 to 100...that means you’re cutting it by $500. $500 divided by $600 is 83%. 600%?” – Rep. Tom Suozzi (18:14)
- “Everyone’s focused on the circus, but people can’t afford rent or basic bills.” – Paraphrase from hosts and Suozzi (throughout)
Important Timestamps
- 02:55 — Show begins with Trump’s chaotic press conference
- 03:58 — Trump’s tale of “saving” young women in Iran
- 05:15 — Trump timeline confusion regarding the Iran war
- 07:20 — Claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz
- 08:14 — Crowd size comparison with Martin Luther King Jr.
- 09:56 — Trump brands government medications with his name
- 10:49 — Boasts of “600%” drug price reductions
- 12:09–13:11 — “Trump Gold Card” sales contradict previous claims
- 13:11–14:19 — Suozzi grills trade ambassador on tariffs and costs
- 15:15 — Suozzi likens Trump’s tactics to pickpocketing
- 18:14 — “600%” math debunked
- 14:53–24:13 — Suozzi interview: economic hardship, gaslighting, and urgent policy needs
Conclusion
This episode delivers a scathing yet humor-laced critique of Trump’s recent public appearances and policies, spotlighting his tendency to evade responsibility, obfuscate facts, and distract the public from pressing issues such as affordability, healthcare, and rising prices. The Meiselas brothers, joined by Rep. Tom Suozzi, emphasize that everyday Americans are bearing the brunt of these policies, and urge listeners to stay engaged, informed, and active in demanding real solutions.