Trump Gets Booed at GOP Event in Sudden Collapse - The MeidasTouch Podcast

Summary

The MeidasTouch Podcast Episode: Trump Gets Booed at GOP Event in Sudden Collapse
Release Date: July 12, 2025

Introduction

In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben Meiselas, along with Meiselas brothers Brett and Jordy, delve into the tumultuous political landscape surrounding former President Donald Trump. The discussion centers on recent events where Trump faced significant backlash at a GOP event, allegations surrounding the Epstein files, and broader implications for the Republican Party and American democracy.

Trump's Declining Popularity and GOP Backlash

Ben Meiselas opens the episode by highlighting a recent GOP event in Tampa, where Donald Trump was met with boos and stern criticism. He remarks on the unexpected outcry from MAGA supporters who feel betrayed by Trump's handling of the Epstein files.

Ben Meiselas [01:36]: "MAGA is out for blood. Blood. They are off and feel betrayed by Donald Trump covering up the Epstein files and the Epstein list."

This backlash is further compounded by significant staffing changes in the State Department, where Trump and Marco Rubio reportedly fired approximately 1,300 career diplomats and staffers. These departures were met with standing ovations from the remaining personnel, signaling deep unrest within the department.

Impact on Trump's Polling and Fiscal Concerns

The conversation shifts to the implications of these events on Trump's political standing. Referencing a Rasmussen poll, Ben points out a stark decline in Trump's popularity, attributing it to issues like the Epstein cover-up and foreign policy missteps.

Ben Meiselas [04:15]: "Rasmussen says that Donald Trump covering up the Epstein list, the disastrous budget bill, Donald Trump going to war with Iran and then covering up that it wasn't as effective as he claimed it was and more has been absolutely devastating."

Ben also discusses fiscal responsibility, contrasting Trump's administration with previous Democratic presidents. He highlights the substantial increase in national debt under Trump and ongoing government spending issues.

Ben Meiselas [05:45]: "Donald Trump's first administration, he added $8 trillion in debt. He's responsible for like 25 to 30% of all debt in the United States."

Allegations of Epstein File Cover-Up

A significant portion of the discussion centers on the alleged manipulation of evidence related to Jeffrey Epstein's death. Ben references analyses by Wired and other forensic experts, suggesting that the DOJ released manipulated footage purportedly showing Epstein outside his cell, challenging the official suicide narrative.

Ben Meiselas [07:20]: "The footage was edited with Adobe Premiere Pro. It was stitched from two clips. The metadata... shows that rather than being a direct export from the prison surveillance system, the footage was altered."

These revelations fuel skepticism about the Trump administration's transparency and integrity, raising questions about the true nature of the Epstein investigation.

Government Inefficiency Amid Crises

Ben critiques the government's response to critical incidents, such as the recent flash floods and COVID-related challenges. He outlines failures at various government levels, including FEMA's inadequate response and mismanagement of funds intended for emergency preparedness.

Ben Meiselas [09:50]: "Documents show about 2/3 of the calls from Texans to FEMA went unanswered. That's called government inefficiency."

He contrasts these shortcomings with Trump's portrayal of himself as a symbol of hope and strength, criticizing the administration's priorities.

Ben Meiselas [10:30]: "From the official White House account... this is real. From the White House and official presidential account. Omg. Did the White House really post this?"

Internal Struggles Within the FBI and DOJ

The episode also touches on internal tensions within federal law enforcement agencies. Ben mentions that key figures like FBI Director Cash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino are contemplating resignations unless certain changes occur, indicating fractures within the establishment.

Ben Meiselas [10:55]: "FBI director Cash Patel allegedly is going to be quitting or wants to quit soon if Pam Bondi doesn't leave. Also, Dan Bongino definitely wants to quit and definitely wants to leave."

Economic and Social Implications of Immigration Policies

Discussing immigration, Ben references a Gallup poll showing widespread American support for immigration and pathways to citizenship. He criticizes Trump and his allies for conflating migrants with criminals and implementing harsh measures that undermine the contributions of lawful immigrants.

Ben Meiselas [12:15]: "79% of Americans view immigration in general as a good thing... 78% support a pathway to citizenship."

He condemns the administration's tactics, likening their treatment of immigrants to “concentration camps” and advocating for a humane and economically beneficial immigration policy.

Public Health Concerns and Government Response

The discussion briefly addresses public health issues, including a resurgence of the bubonic plague and a significant measles outbreak in West Texas. Ben criticizes the government's handling of these crises, pointing to inadequate public health responses and systemic failures.

Ben Meiselas [14:05]: "A person in Northern Arizona has died from a case of the bubonic plague, local health officials say."

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Ben wraps up the episode by reiterating the severity of the issues discussed, emphasizing the need for accountability and effective governance. He underscores the disconnect between Trump's public persona and the administration's actual policies and actions, calling for a reevaluation of leadership to support American democracy.

Ben Meiselas [16:30]: "There are real serious issues to deal with right now. Right?"

Key Takeaways

Declining Support for Trump: Significant backlash from MAGA supporters due to perceived betrayals and mishandling of critical issues.
State Department Turmoil: Massive firings signal instability within the GOP-led administration.
Epstein Files Controversy: Allegations of evidence manipulation raise serious concerns about transparency.
Fiscal Responsibility: Contrast between Trump's increasing national debt and previous administrations' fiscal management.
Government Inefficiency: Criticism of FEMA and other agencies' responses to emergencies and public health crises.
Immigration Policies: Wide public support for humane immigration reform juxtaposed with harsh administrative policies.
Internal Government Struggles: Potential resignations within the FBI and DOJ highlight internal conflicts.

Notable Quotes

Ben Meiselas [04:15]: "Rasmussen says that Donald Trump covering up the Epstein list... has been absolutely devastating."
Ben Meiselas [07:20]: "The footage was edited with Adobe Premiere Pro... the footage was altered."
Ben Meiselas [12:15]: "79% of Americans view immigration in general as a good thing... 78% support a pathway to citizenship."

This episode provides a critical examination of Donald Trump's current standing within the GOP and the broader political landscape, highlighting significant challenges and the potential implications for American democracy.

Transcript

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That's Laura Ingraham getting booed talking about Donald Trump covering up the Epstein files and saying they don't exist. Laura Ingraham, one of Donald Trump's top propagandists. She was speaking in Tampa at the Turning Points USA conference. You don't get much more MAGA than that. MAGA is out for blood. Blood. They are off and feel betrayed by Donald Trump covering up the Epstein files and the Epstein list. More on that in a bit. While that was going on in the State Department, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio fired about 1300 career diplomats and staffers. They were walking out of the office today with their belongings in Washington D.C. where they were getting a standing ovation from their fellow workers who were still there or their old colleagues who were still there giving him a standing ovation as Donald Trump and Marco Rubio rip our State Department to absolute shreds. Here, play this clip. Now, Donald Trump's top pollster and close buddy Rasmussen. You know how Donald Trump and magazine always talk About Rasmussen. Well, Trump is tanking in in the Rasmussen poll. Mark Mitchell from Rasmussen says the following the things that have happened in the last two weeks to Trump have been just as bad for Trump's polling as a 15% drop in the markets. Rasmussen saying that Donald Trump covering up the Epstein list, the disastrous budget bill, Donald Trump going to war with Iran and then covering up that it wasn't as effective as he claimed it was and more has been absolutely devastating. And MAGA is walking away from Donald Trump. And let's talk about fiscal responsibility and fiscal hawks. It ain't maga, folks. It doesn't always seem to be the case because it is that every time there's a Democratic president, whether it's Clinton who was able to balance the budget, Obama who reduced the deficit, and same thing as Biden cleaning up the mess. Remember Donald Trump's first administration, he added $8 trillion in debt. He's responsible for like 25 to 30% of all debt in the United States. So why would we think it would be anything different right now? But right now, as Spencer Akimian points out, government spending in the first half of 2025 was 6.5% higher than in the first half of 2024 under Biden. And the deficit is now on pace to hit $2.7 trillion for just 2025 on a $30 trillion economy. That means we're running 9% deficits to GDP. Let's get back and talk about some additional new information regarding Donald cover up of the Epstein files. You know how the Trump regime also released a video that they purported to be was taken outside of the prison cell where Epstein died by suicide, which they said he definitely wasn't killed by anybody. Remember how that video was also missing a minute? Well, an analysis now done by some forensic analysts over at Wired and others say that the footage from Jeffrey Epstein cell that was released by the DOJ was edited with ad Premiere Pro. It was stitched from two clips. It was saved four times per Wired. The metadata embedded in the video and analyzed by Wired and independent video forensic experts shows that rather than being a direct export from the prison surveillance system, the footage was altered. The footage was modified. Cover up on top of COVID up on top of COVID up. Then the COVID up regarding the flash floods. We've been reporting on this since day one where local officials claim they didn't get the notices from the the Fed said they gave the notices. We knew about those six critical vacancies in the Kerr county region of personnel who worked at the National Weather Service, including the main meteorologist coordinator whose job would have been to coordinate with local officials. A 32 year veteran at the NWS who was pushed out by Doge a few months back. So we knew that. We also knew that Kristi Noem did not authorize the urban Search and rescue teams for more than 70 hours after the flash flood. She put this requirement that if the cost of any expenditure was over $100,000, it required her personal sign off and the FEMA folks were ready with the Urban Search and rescue teams and they could not get her to sign off on it. Also, why was this camp even built in the flood pathway zone? It should not have been built there at all. Also, we've learned that former President Biden gave the money to Kerrville and to Kerr county back in 2021. A 5 to $10 million grant to build alarm systems. The city and the county basically stole it. They took it for themselves. They did not buy the alarm systems. Instead they gave themselves raises and bonuses because they said the money was woke and they can't take woke communist money. Well, we're also learning, by the way, where is the head of female right now? Just nowhere to be found. Was not at that Donald Trump disastrous event. Hasn't made any statements, hasn't been seen in public. The head of FEMA during a situation like that. But we also learn FEMA didn't answer thousands of calls from flood survivors. Documents show about 2/3 of the calls from Texans to FEMA went unanswered. Why? Because FEMA did not renew its contract with the company that does all of the phone calls and all of the answering of services in July. So 2/3 of the phone calls were not answered by FEMA. That's called government inefficiency. But you know, for Donald Trump, this is all funny. All one big joke. He posts memes of himself as Superman, the symbol of hope, the truth, justice, the American way. From the official White House account or you have on the official White House Instagram account, this photo, this is real. From the White House and official presidential account. Omg. Did the White House really post this? Nowhere in the Constitution does it say we can't post banger memes with like the explosion emoji. Guys, there are real serious issues to deal with right now. Right? In addition to the COVID up of the Epstein files where now the FBI director Cash Patel allegedly is going to be quitting or wants to quit soon if Pam Bondi doesn't leave. There's some reporting on that. Also Dan Bongino definitely wants to quit and definitely wants to leave. He's the deputy FBI director. He says if Pam Bondi doesn't leave, he's going to leave. But there is serious, serious news to report. So why are you posting Superman means, I mean grow up, be like an adult. The Washington Post Carol Lenning had tip to her reports the following Kerr county, where 100 people died in 160 or remain missing, had the technology to turn every local cell phone into a blaring alarm. But officials did not do so before doing the rapidly rising river levels that overtook the campsites and homes. At every level there was government breakdown local, county, state, federal. But Donald Trump went to Kerr county on Friday and said it was great. This was the most amazing thing and it is evil parents who lost their kids. If your kids died and you are questioning the response of what the federal government did, you are evil and you are a bad person, donald Trump said. I'll show you that clip in just a bit. I did a video on it yesterday as well. Also, the bubonic plague is back. Not only is there the largest measles outbreak in recent history, which by the way also started in West Texas, we've got the bubonic plague back, everybody. The first plague death in the US since 2007 is back. As Angry staffer says, at least we have a super reliable public health team in place. A person in Northern Arizona has died from a case of the bubonic plague, local health officials say. Also to our veterans out there, the Navy Federal credit union will no longer have to refund $80 million to servicemen and service women for illegally charging them overdraft fees on their account. The Trump led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau moved to dismiss this and many other cases involving consumer fraud. Yet another example of Donald Trump giving the middle finger not just to consumers but to our veterans who he's previously called suckers and losers. A new Gallup poll came out on Friday which says that on the issue of immigration, you have Donald Trump's approval at 35 62% of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of immigration. On the overall American perspective and views on immigration, 79% of Americans view immigration in general as a good thing, as a positive thing. 78% of Americans support a pathway to citizenship. We've always said that here. Look, I don't want to see criminals in the United States. I want to see a strong border. But stop conflating criminals with the hardworking migrants who are the vast, vast, vast majority of people here Living the American dream, paying taxes, contributing to our country and just want a pathway to citizenship that under Stephen Miller and Donald Trump they're throwing into concentration camps, sending to foreign concentration camps and treating torture, torturing them. Let's go and show you what went down on Friday as well where you had Steve Bannon, Charlie Kirk and Jack Poseibyc were hosting this event in the lead up to the Turning Points conference. Charlie Kirk goes, speaks to the audience of young people and says, how many of you think this Epstein thing is a big deal? Here, watch this. So what's it going to be, Charlie?