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A very cognitively troubled Donald Trump was wandering on top of the White House roof this morning, making weird hand gestures and yelling to the press. Anything I do is financed by me. More ways to spend my money. I'm paying for everything. Here's what happened. Let me just show you the clip.
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On the roof of the White House. He's taking questions, or he was just a few moments ago. Let's listen in, please. You're looking good, Peter. Are you going to follow up something beautiful? What does that mean? What do you. More ways to spend my money. Can you give us another page? We'll show you. It's just another way to spend my money for the country. Are you spending a land or. Anything I do is financed by me. So you're not contributed just like my salary.
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Yeah. A deeply disturbing moment indeed. He then called up CNBC and started ranting and raving like a lunatic. I'll show you that in a moment. But here's another angle right here of him on top of the roof. Here, play this chord. As our editor in chief, Ron Philipkowski writes, there is a senile old man in orange makeup wandering around on the roof on the White House making weird hand gestures and yelling out, I finance everything. I pay for everything. It's me who pays for everything. So then he calls cnbc. There's a host on cnbc, John Joe Kernan, who's like an ultra MAGA guy. And all these CNBC hosts like, treat Donald Trump like he's a little baby and they like baby him. It's such a strange thing for a financial show to be doing this, but that's the corrosive nature of corporate news right now. But Donald Trump then talks about undocumented farm workers, and he basically says that migrants, they're built for farm work. They have good backs, and if their backs hurt, then they die. And then he seems to suggest that black people are not good farm workers as much as he tries to make them become good farm workers. That's what he's saying here, but this is what he's saying on a financial show this morning after walking on the roof. Here, play this clip back to their.
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Country with a pass back in legally. And we're doing things that are, that are very difficult to do and very complex, but it works really well. We're sending them back and then they're schooling, they're learning, they're coming in, they're coming in legally. We have a lot of that going on, but we're taking care of our farmers. We can't let our farmers not have anybody. You know, these are very, these people. You can't replace them very easily. You know, people that live in the inner city are not doing that work. They're just not doing that work. And they've tried. We've tried. Everybody tried. They don't do it. These people do it naturally. Naturally. I said, what happens if they get it to a farmer the other day? What happens if they get a bad back? He said, they don't get a bad back, sir, because if they get a bad back, they die. I said, that's interesting, isn't it? You know, these are very, in many ways, they're very, very special people. Okay, go ahead. No. Okay.
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So then he talks, putting tariffs on pharmaceuticals up to 250%. And again, he's just saying numbers. 150%, 250%. We're going to make all the pharmaceuticals here. So you're just going to make everybody's prescription drug prices cost a lot more money. Okay, anyway, play this clip.
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Chips and semiconductors. But on pharmaceuticals, we'll be putting a initially small tariff on pharmaceuticals. But in one year, one and a half years maximum, it's going to go to 150%. And then it's going to go to 250% because we want pharmaceuticals made in our country. And that's not the chips act like Biden did because he didn't know what he was doing where they gave billions of dollars to companies that had more money than they knew what to do with. President Trump, Can I ask you about.
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Then Donald Trump rants and raves on the CNBC show that he has the highest poll numbers ever, Even though his poll numbers right now are in the mid-30s, they're actually the worst ever. He says those polls are rigged. Those polls are fake. In fact, his polling is in the 70s, he says, with minimal pushback from Joe Kernan. And the CNBC folks here, play this clip.
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Go all talk about all the stuff that. Hey, Becky, I'd like to run. I have the best poll numbers I've ever had. You know why? Because people love the tariffs and they love the trade deal and they love that countries and they love that foreign countries aren't ripping us off anymore. For years they ripped us off friend and foe. And the friend was worse. Overall poll numbers, you don't have the best you ever had. In overall poll numbers, you do. I cited one of those. I have the best. I have the best poll numbers I've ever had. Among Republicans, I have poll numbers where I'm 71%. I have the best poll numbers. Those are among Republicans. No, no, no. Among repub. Out of 94 and 95%. No, I'm talking about generally. I have. Let me put it this way. There was a gentleman on Harry Emden yesterday on cnn and he went crazy over how well Trump was doing. Now, you know, you don't put that on, because I think CBS is a shade. Actually, CNN's a shade better than NBC. I think NBC is probably the worst of them all. But if you check CNN tomorrow, watch Harry Emden and you'll see about the numbers. But that's okay. We have to defend ourselves. Yeah, I know, but there are other. They can say there's your haters cite polls that have you down in the 30s, Mr. President. Yeah, but they're fake polls, Joe. I had a lot of fake polls. You also have me in the 70s.
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Then Donald Trump tries to make the case that all of the job numbers and all of the economic data that's out now showing that the economy is doing very bad is. He says that's rigged. And you'll see here the MAGA friendly host, Joe Kernan, I would say maybe somewhat pushes back, but not really. Here, play this clip.
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And certainly not, certainly suboptimal, but rigged. Where do you get the notion that it's rigged? Or do you have any evidence there? It is antiquated, but it's also very political. And, you know, I had an election recently where I did very well, won every swing state, won the popular vote, won everything. All right. Won all the counties. It's, I think 87% of the counties were Republican up. That's never happened before. And yet I had to go through hell. And just days before the election, they put out numbers that it was like the country was on fire. It was doing so well. And then they did a revision about two weeks later, and the revision was down by almost 900,000 jobs. You remember that? And I said, man, I said, what would have happened? What would have happened if I lost? Think of it. I would have said they gave phony numbers and then they revised them a week and a half later. Those were benchmark numbers, though. Mr. That happens. They do that. They do that twice a year and it reconciles the monthly figures with like the overall numbers. And it was a big number. And obviously the numbers were rigged. The numbers were rigged. Biden wasn't doing well. He was doing poorly. They announced these phenomenal numbers two days before the election and a little bit before that. Always these great numbers and you knew it wasn't doing well. You knew prices were through the roof and inflation was there, but the whole thing was bad. But think of it. Then they did the biggest revision, I think in history of almost 900,000 jobs. And it turned out to be more than that because later on they did another revision. And so they gave phony numbers in order to win the election. After I won the election, I said, too big to rig.
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They gave me.
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The European Union gave me $600 billion. And again, this is 100% false. European Union has said they have not guaranteed anything, the same way Japan and South Korea said they haven't guaranteed anything. They're not giving Donald Trump $1 yet alone, $600 billion. There's no binding agreements. There's no paperwork. There's nothing written. It's Donald Trump's social media posts and Donald Trump wandering with his orange makeup, ranting and raving on the roof of the White House. Here, play this clip.
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Mr. President, what kind of teeth, though, are in those. In those investments? What kind of teeth are in those investments? Meaning that would force the EU to make those investments. If they don't make those investments, what happens on the other side? Well, then they pay tariffs of 35%. No, no, they brought down their tariffs, so they paid $600 billion. And because of that, I reduced their tariffs from 30% down to 15%. And a couple of countries came, how come EU is paying less than us? And I said, well, because they gave me $600 billion. And that's a gift. That's not like, you know, a loan, by the way. That's not a loan that. Oh, gee, three years comes up, we have to pay it back. There's nothing to pay back. They gave us $600 billion that we can invest in anything we want the deal that. Nobody knows it, Becky. Nobody knows it because, you know, they don't know that. We have been trying to figure out the details on that, Mr. President, so. Well, there are no details. The details are 600 billion to invest in anything I want. Anything I can do anything I want with it. And the purpose was they've been, you know, ripping us for so many years that it's time that they pay up and they have to pay up. We couldn't afford to have the deficits. Look, I did something with Switzerland. Switzerland the other day. I spoke to their prime minister. The woman was nice, but she didn't want to listen. And they paid essentially no tariffs. And I said, we have a $41 billion deficit with you, madam. I didn't know her. I said, we have a $41 billion deficit and you want to pay 1% tariffs. You wanted 1%. I said, you're not going to pay 1%. We lose.
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Then Donald Trump goes after NATO leaders and says they do whatever the hell I want. NATO leaders, they do what I want. Your play this clip.
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I finished one thing. Yes. One year ago, one year ago our country was dead. Now we have the hottest country anywhere in the world by far. And that was told to me by every leader of NATO, which they do whatever I want. That was told to me by the king of Saudi Arabia, by the leaders of uae, by the leader of Qatar, by many, many. We were a dead country one year ago. Today we're the hottest country anywhere in the world. And I'm very happy to help this president once again. Thank you. Thank you, thank you.
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And Donald Trump brags about rigging the Texas maps and saying that he wants to grab these five seats away from Democrats before the midterms in Texas. Here, play this clip.
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We have an opportunity in Texas to pick up five seats. We have a really good governor and we have good people in Texas. And I won Tex Texas. I got the highest vote in the history of Texas, as you probably know. And we are entitled to five more seats. I don't know. I have to check on that. And you know, they expect. Why didn't you check it? Right? You know the fact checkers expect us to check everything you say on the phone. I want you to check. Checkers didn't fact check anything that that was said about. We don't need to relitiate that either. But they expect fact checks. Why don't you check it? Okay. Because I'd like you to. I got the highest vote the history of Texas.
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You know, yesterday we heard from the Republican Congressmember from Nebraska, Congressmember Don Bacon. And at least he was honest here when he says, look, people are suffering in Nebraska right now. We're losing jobs, people are struggling. Here. Play this clip.
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And I would just say from my vantage point here in Nebraska, we're seeing a bit of a troubled economic or right now it's a troubled time. And I'll say In Nebraska, the GDP here has decreased by 6% over the last year. And it's all about trade. It's all about getting corn and soybeans out the door. So what I hear with, you know, a weak jobs numbers, well, we're sort of seeing that in Nebraska right now.
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If you look at the generic ballot poll that just came out this morning from YouGov, right now Democrats are above Republicans by significant margin, about 6%. That's been increasing steadily as well as Donald Trump is just completely Destroying his presidency. The Republican brand. It's this delusional insanity that you're seeing right there, wandering on the roof. Shout, shouting and ranting and raving like a lunatic. I unearthed some footage that I want to share with you as well, because Donald Trump ranting and raving on the roof. I'm spending all my money. Everything I'm doing, it's all I'm giving you money. It just reminded me of this. This is May 8, 2013, and it's Donald Trump at this event that's called I'm Giving Away Money. This was the event and it was one of Donald Trump's schemes. I'm giving away money. Like, it's like I'm giving away money, dot com or something. Again, this is from 2013. This is the type of stuff that he was doing back then. Here, just watch this clip. I'll put these two clips together for you. Here, play this.
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Clue didn't make it to the podium, to be honest with you. And many of the people are in trouble and they need help, and that's what we're about. And by the way, anything that I make from doing this and anything that I get, I'm putting back in. I'm giving 100% back. So Bill and his group, we're giving out three major awards today, and we'll be announcing them now. In addition to that, we're going to be giving 10 checks for $5,000 apiece to some of the people that are in this massive audience. So we'll be doing that, but let's do this first. So, bill, come on. 20s, 50s. We're giving armfuls of money to people. Anybody want money up there? We got plenty of money for people go to fund anything. Tell us your story. We'll try to pick you, give you money. So we're going to be doing these again over the months. We'll do them at Trump Tower. We're going to be doing these again. We have a few more people that we've just taken from the audience. So we've given away.
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And I'm giving you all my money. I'm going to give you. You're going to be so rich, you're not going to know what to do with it. You want tariff rebate checks? You want doge dividend checks? You want. We're going to be so ready. The guy's a con artist. I can't. How do Americans. How do Americans fall for this crap?
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And.
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And he's a lunatic. I mean, he's on the top of a roof ranting and raving like a lunatic. Well, you tell me what you think. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million subscribers. Seriously, hit subscribe. Let's grow this channel. Let's get out the truth, people. The truth is more important than ever. Check out our new Truth over lies collection@store.midas touch.com all 100% USA union made.
The MeidasTouch Podcast Summary
Episode: "Trump Gets Lost on Roof of White House as Panic Sets In"
Release Date: August 5, 2025
In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve into the chaotic recent actions of former President Donald Trump. Combining sharp political analysis with their signature brotherly banter, the Meiselas brothers dissect Trump’s erratic behavior and its implications for the Republican Party and American democracy.
The episode kicks off with a startling account of Donald Trump’s unorthodox actions at the White House.
A video clip is shared, capturing Trump on the roof engaging in incoherent dialogue with the media.
Transitioning from the roof to a CNBC studio, Trump continues his barrage of statements, which the hosts scrutinize intensely.
Host 1 introduces the segment:
“He then called up CNBC and started ranting and raving like a lunatic.”
(01:40)
Key Statements by Trump on CNBC:
On undocumented farm workers:
“Migrant workers have good backs, and if their backs hurt, then they die.”
(03:21)
On pharmaceuticals tariffs:
“We’re putting tariffs on pharmaceuticals up to 250% to make all pharmaceuticals here.”
(04:39)
Trump takes to CNBC to assert that his poll numbers are the highest ever, despite evidence to the contrary.
Trump’s Assertion:
“I have the best poll numbers I've ever had. Among Republicans, I have poll numbers where I'm 71%.”
(05:36)
Host 1’s Counterpoint:
“As James Surwicki explains, literally everything Trump just said here is a lie... His poll numbers are actually in the mid-30s.”
(06:57)
A behind-the-scenes analysis reveals contradictions between Trump’s claims and actual polling data.
Trump challenges the integrity of recent economic reports, suggesting manipulation to portray a struggling economy as thriving.
Trump’s Claims:
“The job numbers and economic data are rigged. There was a revision down by almost 900,000 jobs.”
(07:21)
Host 2’s Observation:
“He argues that the revisions to job numbers were politically motivated to benefit his election.”
(07:21)
The hosts highlight the discrepancies between Trump’s statements and official economic statistics.
A particularly controversial claim involves Trump asserting that the European Union is providing him with substantial funds.
Trump’s Claim:
“The European Union gave me $600 billion that we can spend however we want.”
(11:03)
Host 1’s Refutation:
“The European Union has said they have not guaranteed anything. There are no binding agreements.”
(11:02)
The podcast emphasizes the lack of evidence supporting Trump’s allegations, labeling them as falsehoods.
Trump boasts about having undue influence over NATO leaders, a claim that raises eyebrows regarding his diplomatic credibility.
Trump’s Statement:
“NATO leaders, they do whatever I want. I finished one thing.”
(13:22)
Host 2’s Commentary:
“This assertion undermines the established diplomatic channels and mutual agreements within NATO.”
(13:22)
The hosts critique Trump’s overreach and its potential impact on international alliances.
Trump shifts focus to the upcoming midterms, discussing strategies to gain more seats in Texas.
Trump’s Proposal:
“We have an opportunity in Texas to pick up five seats. I got the highest vote in the history of Texas.”
(14:11)
Host 1’s Skepticism:
“He claims entitlement to additional seats without substantial evidence, reflecting his pattern of unfounded assertions.”
(14:11)
The discussion highlights concerns about the Republican Party’s direction under Trump’s influence.
In a stark contrast to Trump’s narratives, Republican Congressman Don Bacon from Nebraska offers a grounded perspective on current economic challenges.
Bacon’s Observations:
“From my vantage point here in Nebraska, we're seeing a bit of a troubled economic time. The GDP here has decreased by 6% over the last year.”
(15:09)
Host 1’s Reflection:
“At least he was honest here when he says people are suffering in Nebraska right now.”
(15:09)
This segment underscores the real economic struggles faced by Americans, countering Trump’s inflated portrayals.
Referencing recent polling data, the hosts discuss the shifting political landscape.
Host 1’s Insight:
“The generic ballot poll from YouGov shows Democrats are above Republicans by a significant margin, about 6%, which has been increasing steadily.”
(15:38)
Conclusion on Trump’s Influence:
“Donald Trump is completely destroying his presidency and the Republican brand with his delusional insanity.”
(15:38)
The analysis reflects growing concerns about the Republican Party’s viability amidst Trump’s controversial actions.
The episode revisits a 2013 event to draw parallels with Trump’s current demeanor.
Host 1’s Comparison:
“This reflected back to his 2013 event ‘I’m Giving Away Money,’ showcasing a pattern of similar manipulative behaviors.”
(16:47)
Trump’s Statements from 2013 Event:
“I’m giving armfuls of money to people. We’re going to give you all my money.”
(17:54)
The hosts illustrate that Trump's erratic behavior is not new, highlighting a consistent pattern over the years.
Wrapping up the episode, the Meiselas brothers express deep concern over Trump’s actions and their implications for the future of American politics.
Host 1’s Final Thoughts:
“The truth is more important than ever. The Republican brand is in jeopardy due to Trump’s relentless misinformation and instability.”
(18:11)
Call to Action:
“Hit subscribe. Let’s get out the truth, people.”
(18:11)
The episode emphasizes the critical need for truthful discourse and the preservation of democratic values in the face of political chaos.
Erratic Behavior: Trump’s unpredictable actions, such as wandering the White House roof and ranting on media platforms, signal instability.
Misinformation: Persistent false claims about poll numbers, economic data, and international funding undermine public trust.
Party Impact: Trump’s actions are detrimental to the Republican Party’s reputation and electoral prospects.
Contrasting Perspectives: Honest assessments from figures like Congressman Don Bacon highlight the real economic challenges, contrasting sharply with Trump’s narratives.
Call for Truth: The podcast underscores the necessity of factual integrity in political discourse to safeguard democracy.
This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast provides a comprehensive and critical examination of Donald Trump’s recent behavior, emphasizing the broader implications for American politics and the importance of maintaining truthful and stable leadership.