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I have no doubt in my mind that we can win this election. Forget about what you're being told by the ABC and the Guardian and the other hate media. Forget about that.
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I'm looking at the YouGov polls right here. YouGov as of this recording, predicting a 97% chance that labor will hold on to its majority on the eve of the elections in Australia. One of the things that was uncovered as well, although the Liberal Party in Australia denies that this is taking place. But what can you say? I mean, this is what Chris La Vita, Donald Trump's campaign manager, is on tape. He's on a zoom saying it apparently that he was helping the Liberal Party in Australia. So a Trump campaign manager said, you listen to you for yourself. What he said, helping the Liberal Party in Australia, the Duttons. So now Dutton has to be like, no, no, no, we don't want anything to do with that. Here. Watch this clip from seven News Australia. Great work seven News.
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Play this clip Anthony Albanese campaigning at a school in Perth as Donald Trump appears to make a last foray into the Australian election campaign. The Centre for Climate Reporting placing on its website undercover video of Chris Larcevita, Donald Trump's co manager of campaigning last year at his very successful presidential campaign. Chris Lacivita claims in this video that he's been assisting the Liberal Party in campaign strategy with some of its structural issues. The claim made a couple of weeks ago suggests that the advice was coming as the Australian Federal election began.
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I was in Australia two weeks ago.
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Helping.
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The Liberal Party there on some of their structural issues that they were having with Peter Dutton.
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Now, the Liberal Party flatly denies its engaged Chris Larsevita and says that he's had no contact with Peter Dutton. Here's what Anthony Albanese says. The campaign of the Liberal Party has become more and more right wing under Peter Dutton. What to make of the Liberal Party advice? Who knows. But we can say this. Donald Trump's spectre over the Australian election campaign has not the Liberal Party one bit. It's been associated as being too close to him. In fact, before the election appeared to want to adopt some of his policies. That's been damaging for them, almost certainly. And this reminder of Donald Trump two days out from the final voting day is likely to please labor and not please the coalition at all.
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The uncertainty world that we inherit in an uncertain times. It's the last, last time where you'd want to take a risk. Peter spoke about his long experience and that's true, but that's the problem. Every Pacific leader remembers him joking about water lapping at their doors for the Pacific island neighbours. It's not a joke. Climate change, it's something that is the entry fee to credibility in our region with our ASEAN neighbours. I brought every ASEAN leader down to Australia last March. Every leader came here and we've developed constructive relationships. We've managed to build our relationship with Japan and Korea, including our defence relationships at the same time as we've restored more normal relations with China, bringing back $20 billion of trade that was stopped with the impediments that were put in place. There were not even a phone call between any Australian government minister and our major trading partner during the last term of Parliament. That's it. Thank you kindly.
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No, again, it reminds me as well, you know, you had Mark Carney since he's become Prime Minister. And no one expected in Canada, the Liberal Party in Canada to go on to even hold a Liberal minority government there. No one thought that was. Everyone thought Pierre Poliev and the Conservative Party was going to go on and win. But the Trump effect in Canada, the Trump effect in Australia. And you see how people are standing up to Trump. This is Prime Minister Carney from yesterday talking about visiting the White House, but on his own terms. And that never will he ever be agreeable to the 51st state or anything like that. He's like, that's not happening. Period. Full stop here. Watch this clip of Prime Minister Carney in your second call with the president. Did Mr. Trump outright say or insinuate at any point that Canada should become the 51st state?
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He did not. All right.
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We've heard Mr. Trump on April 23rd and his surrogates throughout the final days of the campaign reiterate the idea that they believe Canada should become the 51st state. On the campaign trail, you said on multiple occasions that respect for Canada would be one of the key things in terms of having a meeting with him. Do you think over the past few days we have seen respect for Canada from the Trump administration?
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Look, I would. It's always important to distinguish want from reality. La Volante, right? What someone wants and what is reality and what the. What the Canadian people clearly have stated, virtually without exception, is this will never, ever happen.
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And now one of the things I think is notable, too, to think about is there should be a easy trade deal to have with Australia. The United States does not have a trade deficit with Australia. There's an existing trade deal in place. Like the fact that Trump can't even do a trade deal in Australia as of this point tells you what a bad deal maker Donald Trump is. And it could be that they're just waiting for the elections because they know that Donald Trump is. Is a major factor in the elections in a bad way. Um, but here's Justin Wolfers, economics professor at University of Michigan, and he's like, this was recorded on April 22, where he thought, Come on, McDonald's are going to be able to at least announce some deal with Australia, right? Because there's no trade deficit with Australia. There's already an existing deal. You should be able announce this. But Donald Trump has not been able to do so. Here, play this clip. I do want to point one thing out. At some point in the next couple of weeks, they're going to front the press and say, hey, we got a new trade deal with Blank. It'll be some country. Pretty good chance it'll be Australia, actually. And they're going to say, look at this amazing trade deal we got with Australia. No tariffs with Australia. The thing I want your viewers to understand is we already had no tariffs with Australia. We had a free trade agreement, we had very close to no tariffs with Europe, with every other major trading partner, with very few exceptions. So he's going to trot out and declare victory for giving us back the economy that we had in the days before April 2nd. Oh, also going back to Canada for a second, the leader of the Conservative Party, their Timu Trump their Maple Maga. Pierre Poliev lost his seat, lost his riding, as they call it in Canada. And he bullied a member. Just this happened yesterday. He bullied someone who has a riding in Alberta, where there was an 80% conservative vote for this other guy to forfeit his riding. So Pierre Poliev could stay in Parliament, could stay in the House of Commons. So Pierre Poliev took somebody's seat, which you can do in Canada, I mean, which is, you know, fairly embarrassing right there. Let me show you this one other clip of Peter Dutton saying, woke this, woke that. So you can see it. Let's play this clip.
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How are you defining woke? Well, I answered that question yesterday. I think the point that I see that that's of interest as well is what we would do in relation to education funding and health funding. We are absolutely committed to health and education funding as the numbers appear in the budget papers. So before the prime minister goes off trying to scare people again, and that's what he's doing at the moment, because he's trying to pick fights, he's trying to scare people. But he's, you know, maybe good at that. I'll tell you what he's very bad at that is helping families. Australian. Australian families. Indoctrination was your word. What topics are indoctrination that's in the curriculum? Well, we've spoken before and including yesterday in relation to it. I want young Australians who are going to school to get the best education they can. I don't want them indoctrinated according to the views of the lecturer at university or in relation to the views of the particular teacher. I want our kids to be taught according to community beliefs and standards, and I think that is the expectation of families. Not controversial here in the suburbs. Might be at the abc, but not controversial here in the suburbs. And that's exactly what we're after.
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Last night, a woman asked you about.
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Getting the WOKE agenda out of schools, and you spoke about potentially potentially conditioning funding from schools to change their curriculums or to influence their curriculum. Curriculum. I think influence was the word that you used. Could I ask specifically what lessons or units you're concerned about having a WOKE agenda? I want to make sure that our kids, whether they're at primary school or secondary school or indeed young Australians who are at universities, are receiving the education that their parents would expect them to receive. And our position will reflect community standards in relation to what is being taught at our schools and our universities. And you've seen some recent examples in relation to law school and the requirements being made. I think it was MC Macquarie University at the time. You've seen other academics who are out as part of protests on the streets and teachers similarly. That's being translated into the classroom. That's not something I support. I support young Australians being able to think freely, being able to assess what's before them, and not being told and indoctrinated with something that is the agenda of others.
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So I think you see the dynamic, the Trump effect is the orange stain of failure that is Donald Trump. And no one wants to have a whiff of that grotesque odor near them at this point. And so then we move on to the other elections, right? I mean, that's why I said Canada was so big, because Canada showing the world the way you stand up to Trump. Trust me, in Japan, they're looking at the Canadian elections and going, whoa, whoa, whoa. That whole dynamic changed. If Donald Trump disrespects and dishonors Japan on a trade deal, the governing party is going to get thrown. That's how they're seeing this across the world right now in terms of standing up to Donald Trump. Um, we've got a Romania election. That's big. Wow. May 18th. Poland's election. May 18th. We got Portugal coming up in May 18th. We'll cover it all here on the Midas Touch Network. All right, Shout out to the Midas down under in Australia. The Midas Mate in Australia. We got a great Australia fan base at the Midas. We love our Australian Midas. Mighty Midas Mate. Midas Down Under. You tell me. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 5 million. Thanks for watching new Midas Merch Drop. Check out the latest pro Democracy sticker packs. T shirts, hats, sweatshirts and more, all@store.midas touch.com When a shopper places an order, you have one shot at winning them. As a lifelong Customer, I'm Al Ko, CEO of ShipStation. I'm obsessed with Shipstation being the most reliable and efficient way you can ship. At Shipstation, our promise is to make shipping easier for e commerce business owners. We're focused on providing the most integrations with all the places you sell and automating manual tasks to make fulfillment easier for your team. We partner with all the major carriers to make sure you get the lowest possible rates because every dollar counts. So no matter what you're sending or where you're shipping to, ShipStation can get it there fast and keep your customers happy. See for yourself how shipstation can reduce the time and effort you spend on order fulfillment. Go to shipstation.com to sign up for your free trial. That's shipstation.com.
The MeidasTouch Podcast Summary: "Trump Gets Rude Awakening as MAGA Crashes Abroad"
Release Date: May 3, 2025
In this compelling episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve into the significant impact of former President Donald Trump’s influence on international politics, particularly focusing on the recent developments in Australia. The discussion offers an in-depth analysis of how the "Trump effect" is reshaping political landscapes beyond the United States, drawing parallels with Canada and examining the broader implications for global democracy.
The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the pervasive influence of Donald Trump on global politics. They assert that Trump has become an "international disgrace" and an "embarrassment," emphasizing his detrimental impact on allied nations such as Australia.
Host (00:20): "Donald Trump is an international disgrace, an international embarrassment, and we're seeing the Trump effect take place today in Australia."
The core of the discussion revolves around Trump's influence on Australia's political dynamics. The hosts explain how Trump's rhetoric and actions have affected the popularity of the MAGA-aligned Liberal Party in Australia, particularly under the leadership of Peter Dutton.
Host (01:15): "The MAGA party there, or the MAGA party leader, a guy by the name of Peter Dutton... was expected to become the prime minister there months ago. But as Donald Trump has attacked the entire world and has caused devastation to our ally, caused harm to our ally in Australia, the polls change there."
Contrasting the Liberal Party's struggles, the hosts discuss the unexpected surge of the Labor Party under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. They highlight the significant shift in polling data, indicating a strong likelihood of Labor maintaining its majority.
Host (04:54): "Looking at the YouGov polls right here... predicting a 97% chance that labor will hold on to its majority on the eve of the elections in Australia."
The conversation delves into the revelation that Chris La Vita, Donald Trump's campaign manager, was assisting the Liberal Party in Australia. This association has sparked controversy and raised questions about the integrity of the Liberal Party's campaign strategies.
Host (05:30): "Chris La Vita, Donald Trump's campaign manager, is on tape... helping the Liberal Party in Australia."
The hosts draw parallels between Australia and Canada, illustrating how Trump's influence has similarly impacted Canadian politics. They discuss the unexpected success of the Liberal Party in Canada, defying expectations of a Conservative victory.
Host (11:06): "No one thought that was. Everyone thought Pierre Poliev and the Conservative Party was going to go on and win."
A critical analysis is presented on Trump's inability to secure favorable trade deals with Australia, despite the existing free trade agreements. The hosts argue that this failure underscores Trump's ineffectiveness as a dealmaker and its negative repercussions on his political support abroad.
Host (12:50): "The fact that Trump can't even do a trade deal in Australia as of this point tells you what a bad deal maker Donald Trump is."
The discussion shifts to the topic of climate change, where Prime Minister Albanese emphasizes the importance of addressing environmental issues. The hosts contrast this with Peter Dutton's dismissive stance on climate change, highlighting the political divide on this critical issue.
Co-Host (09:58): "Peter spoke about his long experience... but that's the problem. Every Pacific leader remembers him joking about water lapping at their doors... Climate change, it's something that is the entry fee to credibility in our region with our ASEAN neighbours."
The hosts explore the broader global reactions to Trump's influence, noting how other nations are observing and learning from the political shifts in Australia and Canada. They also mention upcoming elections in Romania, Poland, and Portugal, indicating that the Trump effect may have ramifications in these regions as well.
Host (17:00): "Canada showing the world the way you stand up to Trump... We've got a Romania election. Poland's election. Portugal coming up... We'll cover it all here on the Midas Touch Network."
Concluding their analysis, the hosts emphasize the weakening of MAGA-aligned parties abroad and the strengthening of democratic institutions in response. They assert that the negative perception of Trump is driving voters towards more stable and democratic leadership.
Host (17:13): "No one wants to have a whiff of that grotesque odor near them at this point... Trust me, in Japan, they're looking at the Canadian elections and going, whoa, whoa, whoa."
The episode wraps up with a call to action for listeners to engage with the MeidasTouch community, highlighting the global support for democratic values and the collective effort to counteract authoritarian influences.
Host (17:20): "Shout out to the Midas down under in Australia. We have a great Australia fan base... Hit subscribe. Let's get to 5 million."
Key Takeaways:
Trump’s Negative Influence: Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric have significantly undermined his allies in Australia and Canada, leading to unexpected political outcomes favoring more democratic and centrist parties.
Rise of Labor Parties: In both Australia and Canada, Labor parties have gained substantial support, defying traditional conservative expectations, largely due to Trump's tarnished reputation.
Campaign Interference: Evidence of Trump's campaign manager assisting Australia’s Liberal Party has further damaged the party's credibility and public image.
Trade and Climate Policies: Trump's inability to negotiate effective trade deals and his dismissive stance on climate change have alienated voters and weakened his international support.
Global Democratic Resilience: The global political landscape is showing resilience against authoritarian influences, with nations reinforcing their commitment to democratic values and climate action.
Notable Quotes:
Host (00:20): "Donald Trump is an international disgrace, an international embarrassment..."
Host (05:30): "Chris La Vita, Donald Trump's campaign manager, is on tape... helping the Liberal Party in Australia."
Co-Host (09:58): "Climate change, it's something that is the entry fee to credibility in our region with our ASEAN neighbours."
Host (12:50): "The fact that Trump can't even do a trade deal in Australia as of this point tells you what a bad deal maker Donald Trump is."
Host (17:13): "No one wants to have a whiff of that grotesque odor near them at this point..."
This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast provides a thorough examination of how Donald Trump’s political legacy is affecting democratic processes and party dynamics in allied nations. The hosts effectively use evidence, polling data, and expert opinions to underscore the diminishing influence of MAGA-aligned movements abroad and the strengthening of democratic institutions in their place. For listeners interested in the intersection of international politics and democratic resilience, this episode offers valuable insights and a comprehensive overview of the current global political climate.