The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Trump Gets LAUGHED AT over AWFUL Inauguration Speech" – January 21, 2025
Hosted by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas of the MeidasTouch Network
Introduction
In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the Meiselas brothers delve into the recent inauguration speeches delivered by former President Donald Trump. With their signature blend of humor, sharp political analysis, and unwavering support for democracy, Ben takes the lead in dissecting Trump's performance and the implications of his rhetoric.
Trump’s Inauguration Speech: A Comprehensive Breakdown
Setting and Atmosphere
Ben opens the discussion by criticizing the setting of Trump's inauguration speech. Contrary to the usual grandeur expected at such an event, Trump opted to hold his speech in the Rotunda. Ben points out, “[01:23] Donald Trump's inauguration speech and the speech he gave later in the Capitol building. Objectively, it's like the worst speech I've ever heard.”
He highlights Trump's attempt to downplay the event's significance by claiming concerns over crowd sizes and cold weather, which Ben disputes by noting Washington, D.C.'s moderate climate during the inauguration.
Inclusion of Billionaire Oligarchs
A significant portion of the speech focused on addressing billionaire figures like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. Ben criticizes this choice, emphasizing the hypocrisy in allowing these oligarchs and their spouses to attend while restricting access to Congress members' families. “[01:23] He had a whole section for oligarchs like Zuckerberg and Bezos and Musk. Their spouses were allowed to attend the members of Congresses. Their spouses and significant others were not allowed to attend.”
Threatening the Panama Canal
One of the most contentious points in Trump's speech was his direct threat concerning the Panama Canal. Ben states, “[01:23] Trump threatened Panama and said, we didn't give it to China, we gave it to Panama regarding the Panama Canal, and we are going to take it back. So one of the first inauguration addresses that was a direct threat of invasion and conquest, by the way, to an ally.”
He underscores the gravity of such statements by mentioning Panama's swift response defending its sovereignty, hinting at potential international tensions.
Gender Policy Declaration
Trump's declaration that the U.S. recognizes only two genders—male and female—was another focal point of Ben's critique. “[01:23] Donald Trump said, as of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female.”
Ben dismisses this as a distraction from more pressing issues, labeling Trump a "weapon of mass distraction" (WMD). He emphasizes, “[01:23] Notice that Donald Trump's not saying anything about lowering prices or tackling inflation.”
Lack of Substantive Policy Proposals
Ben is particularly critical of Trump's failure to address economic concerns. “Donald Trump is a wmd, a weapon of mass distraction. Notice that Donald Trump's not saying anything about lowering prices or tackling inflation.”
He contrasts Trump's promises of reduced grocery and egg prices with the reality of rising costs, highlighting unmet campaign pledges.
Trump’s Subsequent Speech at the Capitol
After the inauguration, Trump delivered another speech at the Capitol, surrounded by MAGA Republicans. Ben continues his analysis:
Accusations Against Nancy Pelosi and Her Daughter
Trump accused Speaker Nancy Pelosi of criminal misconduct and made disparaging remarks about her daughter, a videographer. “[01:23] She is guilty. And then went on to talk about Nancy Pelosi's daughter being a videographer.”
Ben criticizes the personal nature of these attacks, arguing that they further detract from meaningful political discourse.
Critique of Melania Trump’s Appearance
Ben also comments on Melania Trump's attire during the speeches, describing her hat as oddly styled and distracting. “[01:23] Melania wore a weird hat at the inauguration, dressed very strangely. Kind of looked like she was there for, like, a funeral in an authoritarian nation.”
He mocks Trump's attempts to interact with Melania, suggesting a lack of genuine presidential demeanor.
Promises of Addressing January 6th Hostages
Trump hinted at taking action against January 6th insurrectionists, but Ben remains skeptical. “[08:17] Donald Trump talks more about Melania. He goes, melania. She said sir. She calls me sir when she's angry.”
Ben references ongoing reports of pardons for nonviolent participants and questions the sincerity of Trump's promises, stating, “[08:17] as of the time I'm recording this video, he's supposed to pardon a lot of the nonviolent January 6th insurrectionists.”
Focus on Substance Over Distraction
Throughout the episode, Ben emphasizes the importance of prioritizing substantive policy discussions over personal distractions orchestrated by Trump. “[01:23] He’s a WMD weapon of mass distraction.”
He urges listeners to refocus on critical issues such as:
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Inflation and Economic Policies: Questioning Trump's effectiveness in addressing rising prices and economic instability.
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Peace in Ukraine: Highlighting unmet promises regarding peace efforts in Ukraine.
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Housing Affordability and Job Creation: Critiquing the lack of tangible actions to make housing more affordable and to generate jobs.
Ben consistently redirects the conversation back to these pressing issues, advocating for accountability and genuine policy solutions.
Conclusion: Holding Leadership Accountable
In wrapping up the episode, Ben reiterates the necessity of holding Trump accountable for his rhetoric and unmet promises. He criticizes Trump's focus on personal attacks and superficial topics, arguing that such distractions undermine the pursuit of meaningful progress.
Ben concludes with a commitment to continue reporting and analyzing Trump's actions without sensationalizing them through audio or video clips. “[01:23] I'll call it out. It's weird. It's a weird hat. They're weird people. I get it. But let's focus. Are prices lower? Is there peace in Ukraine? Is housing more affordable? Did he, did he magically bring all of these jobs on day one? Has that happened?”
He encourages listeners to stay informed and engaged, emphasizing the role of the MeidasTouch Network in providing unbiased and critical analysis of political events.
Key Quotes
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Ben on the Inauguration Speech: “[01:23] Objectively, it's like the worst speech I've ever heard.”
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On Trump as a Distraction: “[01:23] Donald Trump is a wmd, a weapon of mass distraction.”
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On Lack of Policy Focus: “[01:23] Notice that Donald Trump's not saying anything about lowering prices or tackling inflation.”
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On Accountability: “[01:23] You gotta ask yourself. Those were the promises. That's where I wanna make sure we are focusing on.”
Final Thoughts
This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast offers a critical and in-depth analysis of Donald Trump's inauguration and subsequent speeches. Through Ben's articulate and incisive commentary, listeners gain a clearer understanding of the discrepancies between Trump's rhetoric and his administration's tangible actions. The Meiselas brothers reinforce their commitment to supporting democracy by ensuring that political discourse remains focused on substantive issues rather than being sidetracked by distractions.
For more detailed discussions and political insights, tune in to future episodes every Tuesday and Friday morning, and catch the brothers live on Mondays and Thursdays at 8 PM ET on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel.