The MeidasTouch Podcast Summary: "Trump Gets Instant Karma as His Failures Accelerate"
Release Date: March 19, 2025
I. Introduction and Trump's Declining Approval Ratings
In this episode, the Meiselas brothers—Ben, Brett, and Jordy—delve deep into the ongoing challenges facing former President Donald Trump, highlighting a significant decline in his approval ratings and the broader implications for his political influence.
Ben Miceli opens the discussion by presenting alarming statistics from Atlas Intel, the most accurate pollster of the 2024 election:
Ben Miceli [02:00]: "According to Atlas intel, they find that 52.4% of Americans now disapprove of Donald Trump's presidency."
He further emphasizes the disapproval among non-voters:
Ben Miceli [04:20]: "Among the people who didn't vote in the 2024 election, 83% disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling things."
II. Trump's Foreign Policy and Negotiations with Russia
A. Failed Negotiations with Putin
A significant portion of the episode critiques Trump's recent diplomatic efforts with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The brothers argue that these negotiations have been ineffective and counterproductive.
Ben Miceli [06:50]: "Trump had these failed negotiations with Putin, or maybe that's what Trump wanted them to like. That was the goal, right?"
The discussion highlights Trump's inability to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite his promises:
Ben Miceli [09:00]: "Trump still hasn't ended the war in Ukraine in 24 hours like he promised."
B. Trump's Relationship with Putin and Xi Jinping
The podcast scrutinizes Trump's attempts to foster relationships with authoritarian leaders, portraying them as misguided and harmful to U.S. interests.
Ben Miceli [12:35]: "Donald Trump and Putin... set up hockey games with the guy who is murdering civilians, torturing prisoners, and kidnapping children."
III. Trump's Domestic Policies and Economic Impact
A. Economic Policies Leading to Recession
The brothers connect Trump's policies directly to the deteriorating U.S. economy, suggesting that his actions are steering the country toward a recession or even depression.
Ben Miceli [07:45]: "Trump policies promise an economic downturn, says prominent forecaster... The UCLA Anderson forecast... could cause the economy to contract."
B. Impact on Markets (NASDAQ, Dow)
Highlighting the stark contrast between U.S. and international markets, the podcast points out that while markets like Hong Kong and Europe thrive, the U.S. lags under Trump's leadership.
Ben Miceli [17:30]: "Just take a look at the stock market since inauguration. Hong Kong, crushing it. Europe, crushing it. United States being crushed."
C. Criticism of USDA Reports on Egg Prices
Ben criticizes the Trump administration's handling of agricultural reporting, particularly regarding egg prices, which he claims are artificially suppressed in official reports.
Ben Miceli [16:45]: "The USDA is putting out phony wholesale numbers, not retail numbers... I'm all good now because the US Department of Agriculture tells us there's no issues with eggs."
IV. Trump's Stance on Canada and Other International Relations
The podcast dedicates time to examining Trump's strained relationship with Canada, portraying it as antagonistic and detrimental to North American relations.
Ben Miceli [13:50]: "Donald Trump, I can't overstate how compelling he was. He's a natural born leader, Sean, and he demonstrated that today... it's like a stupid headline too."
Trump's derogatory remarks about Canadian leadership are highlighted:
Donald Trump [13:36]: "Look, I deal with every country indirectly or directly. One of the nastiest countries to deal with is Canada."
V. Analysis of Trump's Public Behavior and Rhetoric
The brothers critique Trump's public persona, likening his behavior to authoritarian figures and highlighting his use of propaganda.
Ben Miceli [11:20]: "Here’s the photo that he posted when he posed in front of the empty auditorium at the Kennedy Center with his hands outstretched like he's Mussolini."
They also comment on Trump's attempts to manipulate media narratives and public perception:
Ben Miceli [16:10]: "Donald Trump, I can't overstate how compelling he was on this call. He's a natural born leader... Very Putinesque."
VI. Conclusion: Trump's Accelerating Failures and Public Disapproval
Wrapping up the episode, Ben Miceli underscores the widespread disapproval of Trump and the urgent need to counter his influence by presenting facts and evidence to the public.
Ben Miceli [18:49]: "No wonder people are pissed. No wonder Trump's approval is plummeting... We’ve got to keep opening up people's minds, showing them the facts, pulling out the receipts."
He also touches on other contentious policies and actions by Trump that are fueling public frustration:
Ben Miceli [19:30]: "Trump and Musk cutting Medicaid and calling Social Security Ponzi schemes. Firing veterans. Pisses me off."
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
- Ben Miceli [02:00]: "52.4% of Americans now disapprove of Donald Trump's presidency."
- Ben Miceli [04:20]: "83% of people who didn't vote... disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling things."
- Donald Trump [10:14]: "We don't have that much trade... they have a big chunk of real estate, the biggest actually the biggest in the world for a country by far."
- Ben Miceli [12:35]: "Trump and Putin... set up hockey games with the guy who is murdering civilians."
- Ben Miceli [17:30]: "United States being crushed."
- Ben Miceli [18:49]: "No wonder people's pissed... We’ve got to keep opening up people's minds, showing them the facts."
Final Thoughts
"The MeidasTouch Podcast" provides a comprehensive and critical examination of Donald Trump's administration, emphasizing his declining approval ratings, failed foreign policies, and detrimental domestic actions. The hosts, through incisive commentary and compelling evidence, argue that Trump's leadership is steering the United States toward economic instability and international isolation. This episode serves as a clarion call to listeners to remain vigilant and informed in supporting democratic values and countering authoritarian tendencies.
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