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Trump is not taking this fight With Elon Musk, well at all. He's having a truly unhinged morning. This is what he posted. The Trump Meme coin is a tracker of President's success. Almost everyone is talking about the meme coin with a special focus on the big game changer, the Trump Meme coin. The coin is aptly called Dollar Sign Trump. It's a repost of a Newsmax article. But that's what he's posting. We know Donald Trump frequently looks at the New York Post. I mean, look at this humiliating front page of the New York Post. It says, I hate my ex with a broken heart of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. And here's what Trump's telling the media. After Elon Musk has called for Donald Trump to be impeached, after Elon Musk said that Donald Trump is covering up the Epstein files because Trump's in the files. And that Mark that post for later. We'll all uncover the truth about Trump and Epstein as Elon Musk is saying that Donald Trump would not have won the 2024 election if it wasn't for Elon Musk. What's Donald Trump's response? He goes, I'm, I'm going to take the high road. I'm not even thinking about Elon. He's got a problem. The poor guy has got a problem. Clearly, Donald Trump does not want to talk about his connection in the Epstein files. This is what Donald Trump told abc. You mean the man who's lost his mind? You mean the crazy man? Oh, I don't want to talk about him right now. While the whole world is talking about this and laughing at Donald Trump and the United States. As Fed Watch writes, the Musk Trump fight displays a weakening of the power play, which is what China will leverage. Trump is completely folding to China's demands, making de escalation a recurring issue. In other words, the day to day weirdo stuff that's going on in the United States makes the US look incredibly weak. And the power play here is China going to other countries in Southeast Asia, going to Europe going to South America, Central America, Mexico and Africa and saying, you see what's going on over there in the US they are not a stable country. It is a dystopian, bizarre reality show. You can't do business with them. Come over here, let's have a chat. And while Donald Trump and Musk are involved in all of these just embarrassing public fights, here's what Dimitri Novikov, the first Deputy Chairman in Russia, had to say to their state regime Media. He says he will not need any political asylum. We don't think Musk will need political asylum, but if he did, Russia would be happy to provide Musk with political asylum. Like they're mocking us. They're mocking us here right now. And that's the statements coming out of Russia. Donald Trump panic post after panic post, like this one over here, and he's attacking the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell. And Trump's pretending like we got good job numbers when we didn't get good job numbers. Unemployment is ticking up. We had a revision of the last two months where we lost 95,000 additional jobs than were previously reported as a result of a downward revision that was made. So here's Trump's post this morning. Too late at the Fed is a disaster. He refers to the chairman of the Federal Reserve as too late. Europe has had 10 rate cuts. We have had none. Despite him, our country is doing great. Go for a full point rocket fuel. And then Donald Trump puts this all in caps. America is hot. Six months ago, it was cold as ice. Border is closed, prices are down, wages are up. And I just ask you, when you go into a grocery store, convenience store, department store, wherever, do you see the prices down? Because they're not. The prices are up. Housing is less affordable, not more affordable. There's no peace in Ukraine. In 24 hours, all of Donald Trump's promises are are lies. And then he lies on top of the lies. He says gas is $1.99. No, it isn't. It isn't. It isn't anywhere. And he just thinks he'll lie his way and Ponzi scheme his way out of it. On a rounded basis, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.244% in May from 4.18% in April. The high last year was 4.231% in November. So right now, currently, while Donald Trump saying this is hot, everything's hot. He says, just weird thing to say. This is the highest unrounded print unemployment since October of 2021. Getting out of COVID It's the worst unemployment number since October 2021. That's not good. And as Heather Long says, this is an abundance of ca. Companies outside of health care and restaurants are hesitant to hire temporary help. Jobs are being slashed. Professional and business services aren't hiring. Manufacturing is cutting jobs. Even retail is shedding jobs. We lost 8,000 manufacturing jobs, and Trump's saying, I've made manufacturing better. We've lost 8,000 manufacturing jobs. So Laurie Chavez Direct Trump's labor secretary went on Fox and the Fox host said, this isn't good. You've lost 8,000 manufacturing jobs. So why are you bragging about that? And here's what Laurie Chavez Darimer says and she's you'll notice it's just a bunch of word salad when she says, here, play this clip. Now, 8,000 manufacturing jobs were lost in May. That's not what you wanted to see.
Laurie Chavez-Darimer
Well, we're certainly holding steady. And under the Trump administration, manufacturing jobs are still up over what the last administration under Biden had. The focus of my America at Work tour is to increase those manufacturing jobs. And we'll continue to stay laser focused on that as the president continues to double down on how important this is to the American economy.
Host
But how come we're losing 8,000 manufacturing jobs in May and when there's a big push to bring manufacturing jobs back to America, how come we're losing those jobs?
Laurie Chavez-Darimer
Well, we're certainly holding steady. And as we increase construction jobs, as we increase health care jobs, and again, that focus on building those manufacturing plants, it will take some time. The president has done a wonderful job in negotiating the level playing field, you know, as far as the tariff discussions have gone. But those onshoring of those jobs, we're seeing tens of trillions of dollars being reinvested here in the United States. And I'll continue to focus on that skilled workforce as those manufacturing jobs continue to grow.
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You notice how she didn't answer the question and she started talking about health care and she said things are stabilizing under former President Biden, we had a manufacturing boom. Okay. It's very important, I think that we have and we consume a healthy news diet. Right. It's why I'm always looking to see what's the right wing echo chamber saying? What are they saying on the left wing? What's the so called center, you know, saying what's being reported out there. And I'm able to find trends, you know, for example, anything that's positive about NATO, you'll never see the right wing really talk about at all. Which is notable, you know, for this video and for all my videos, I use a research tool called Blind Spot and it's on Ground News. Ground News is the overall research tool. And Blind Spot is a feature that I use where I see how many people on the left or right are covering a specific issue and it informs the way I do my takes here. For me, ground News is essential to see through any double standards in the current media ecosphere. Go to ground news MTN, or scan the QR code. We're giving our viewers 40% off of ground News top tier vantage plan, which will get you unlimited access to everything I've shown you and more. You go to ground news MTN, go and check that out and get that 40%. Get that 40% off right now. It's a great research tool that I'm using here. Take a look over here at what are they saying on the right wing about Elon Musk exposing Trump's participation in the Epstein list? Or is what Elon said about Trump? This is what Newsmax is saying, for example, here. Let's play this clip.
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Still love Trump and I really like Elon. This is just a really crappy scenario right now and I really hope these two can patch these things up because I think Elon took a low blow by tweeting that quote, djt was on the Epstein client list. I mean, something that he knows can't be immediately verified. Also, if Trump was on that island doing something illegal, after all the legal battles that Biden threw at him, if he had done something illegal with Jeffrey Epstein, you would think they would have thrown that at him. No, they pulled out the stops on everything else. The only thing we can point to that was a known association with Epstein was that he was at his club once. And by the way, Trump kicked him out of that club because of reported bad behavior. And also, Elon, if you knew he was on the Epstein client list, why did you let him board Marine One with your son? Just asking. But the best thing for Trump to do now is to release the list, something that also our FBI and Pam Bondi have promised us.
Host
Now, on the right wing, what is Charlie Kirk saying about Elon's fight with Donald Trump? Play this clip.
Charlie Kirk
Let's talk about the, the perspective here of where we as a movement go next. Is it best to largely ignore this? I think that's probably best. We kind of have the blow up dust up again. This alternatively could have been like a two week feud and it still might be. But like again, when you accuse someone of being in the Epstein files. Oh, and they also want him to be impeached, right?
Host
Is that right? Yeah. Okay.
Charlie Kirk
Interestingly though, he might still be pro JD because he was like, I want Trump replaced with JD So whatever.
Host
And then meanwhile, you have Donald Trump continuing just to post and post away like this. The failing New York Times and the Washington Compost, two papers that have ruthlessly fought me for years have each done polls where a vast majority of those Sampled are Democrats. In other words, the polls, just like their writings, are rigged. It's not possible for a Republican to, to do well in such a poll. They are corrupt as hell. The real polls, just whiny. It's just whiny, whiny, whiny stuff. This came from a maga. Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller just tell you what they think about people. She goes, it's deeply troubling that a Sikh was allowed to lead prayer in the House of Representatives this morning. This should have never been allowed to happen. America was founded as a Christian nation, and I believe our government should reflect that truth, not drift further from it. May God have mercy. She posted it and then she deleted it. One of the things we're also learning this morning as well, well, we've been reporting about it for a long time, but it was in the Washington Post this morning. The Trump administration is very quietly behind the scenes racing to rehire a lot of people that they fired from government agencies because the government is collapsing and they need these jobs to do the actual work. So they're reaching back out to the people and saying, actually, can you please come? We know we fired you and we defamed you, but we need you at the irs. We need you at this agency. We need you at this agency. Maybe we shouldn't have fired you. Another point that I think will become a I always like to tell you also what I think will become the bigger stories in the future and what to look for. And that's the World cup and the Olympics in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and we're hosting the Olympics here and then the World cup in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. you know, with Trump's travel ban, the only exemptions are for the athletes themselves, not even their family members, and not their fans. And U.S. customs and Border Patrol is going to be the one of the primary agencies that's going to be providing protection and security at these events. I mean, the group that will be doing deportations claims that they're going to be doing security. And so I think as we get closer to FIFA, as we get closer to all of these things, I think we're going to start to see that becoming a bigger story. And I want you all to start focusing on that, because I think soon enough that's going to be a major issue. Will foreign countries be sending their people here to the United States? So that's what I got for us this morning. We'll keep you posted with more Hit subscribe and let's get to 5 million subscribers. Thanks for watching. Can't get enough Midas? Check out the Midas plus substack for ad. Free articles, reports, podcasts, daily recaps from Ron Filipkowski, and more. Sign up for free now@midasplus.com.
The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Trump Gets Rude Awakening in Disaster Friday Morning" Summary
Release Date: June 7, 2025
In the latest episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, host Brad delves deep into the tumultuous relationship between former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk, the current state of the U.S. economy under Trump’s influence, media bias, and upcoming major international events affecting the United States. The episode is structured into several key sections, each highlighting significant discussions, insights, and notable quotes from various stakeholders.
Overview of the Dispute: The episode opens with Brad addressing the escalating public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The tension between the two figures is palpable, with both leveraging their social media platforms to air grievances and accusations.
Trump’s Meme Coin Initiative: Brad highlights Trump’s introduction of the "Trump Meme Coin," dubbed "Dollar Sign Trump," which serves as a metric for the president’s success. This move has garnered widespread attention, acting as a tracker for Trump’s influence and popularity.
Elon Musk’s Allegations: Elon Musk has publicly called for Trump's impeachment, tying him to the controversial Epstein files. Brad cites a Newsmax article reposted by Trump, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations.
Trump [02:30]: "I'm going to take the high road. I'm not even thinking about Elon. He's got a problem. The poor guy has got a problem."
Media Reactions and International Implications: The discord between Trump and Musk is portrayed as diminishing the United States' global standing, providing leverage to China. Brad notes:
Brad [07:45]: "The day-to-day weirdo stuff that's going on in the United States makes the US look incredibly weak."
Russia’s Stance: Adding fuel to the fire, Dimitri Novikov, Russia’s First Deputy Chairman, mocked the situation, suggesting Russia would welcome Musk if he ever needed asylum.
Novikov [07:52]: "We don't think Musk will need political asylum, but if he did, Russia would be happy to provide Musk with political asylum."
Unemployment Statistics vs. Trump’s Claims: Brad scrutinizes Trump's assertions about the U.S. economy, particularly focusing on unemployment rates. Despite Trump's claims of a booming economy, data reveals:
Labor Secretary Laurie Chavez-Darimer’s Defense: In response to losing 8,000 manufacturing jobs in May, Laurie Chavez-Darimer, Trump's Labor Secretary, defends the administration's efforts to stabilize and grow manufacturing.
Laurie Chavez-Darimer [09:10]: "We're certainly holding steady... the president continues to double down on how important this is to the American economy."
Host’s Critique: Brad criticizes Chavez-Darimer for not directly addressing the job losses and shifting focus to other sectors like healthcare and construction.
Brad [10:14]: "You notice how she didn't answer the question and she started talking about health care and she said things are stabilizing under former President Biden..."
Trump’s Critique of Mainstream Media: Brad delves into Trump’s disdain for publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post, accusing them of rigging polls to favor Democrats.
Brad [13:10]: "The failing New York Times and the Washington Compost... done polls where a vast majority of those sampled are Democrats."
Congresswoman Mary Miller’s Controversial Post: Highlighting instances of media and political bias, Brad references a post by Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller criticizing the inclusion of a Sikh leading prayer in the House of Representatives. The post was promptly deleted, showcasing the volatile nature of political discourse.
Mary Miller’s Post [14:05]: "It should have never been allowed to happen. America was founded as a Christian nation..."
Brad reports on revelations from The Washington Post about the Trump administration’s efforts to rehire individuals previously dismissed from government roles. This move is portrayed as a response to a perceived collapse in government efficacy.
Brad [16:30]: "The Trump administration is very quietly behind the scenes racing to rehire a lot of people that they fired from government agencies because the government is collapsing and they need these jobs to do the actual work."
Travel Bans and Security Measures: With the United States, Canada, and Mexico set to host the Olympics and World Cup, Brad raises concerns about Trump’s travel bans. Exemptions are limited to athletes, excluding their families and fans, leading to potential security challenges.
Brad [18:45]: "U.S. customs and Border Patrol is going to be one of the primary agencies that's going to be providing protection and security at these events."
Future Implications: Brad warns that as these events approach, issues related to travel restrictions and security will likely become prominent news stories, impacting international relations and domestic perceptions.
Using Ground News and Blind Spot: Emphasizing the importance of a balanced news diet, Brad discusses his use of Ground News and its Blind Spot feature to identify media biases across the political spectrum.
Brad [10:30]: "Ground News is essential to see through any double standards in the current media ecosphere."
He encourages listeners to utilize these tools to gain a comprehensive understanding of various media narratives.
Brad wraps up the episode by forecasting future storylines, especially focusing on the upcoming international sports events and their potential to stir political and security debates. He urges listeners to stay informed and engaged with The MeidasTouch Podcast for ongoing updates and analyses.
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Notable Quotes:
Trump on Elon Musk [02:30]: "I'm going to take the high road. I'm not even thinking about Elon. He's got a problem. The poor guy has got a problem."
Brad on Media Weakness [07:45]: "The day-to-day weirdo stuff that's going on in the United States makes the US look incredibly weak."
Laurie Chavez-Darimer [09:10]: "We're certainly holding steady... the president continues to double down on how important this is to the American economy."
Mary Miller’s Deleted Post [14:05]: "America was founded as a Christian nation..."
Brad on Upcoming Events [18:45]: "U.S. customs and Border Patrol is going to be one of the primary agencies that's going to be providing protection and security at these events."
Conclusion: This episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast offers a comprehensive analysis of the current political climate involving high-profile figures like Trump and Musk, economic challenges, media biases, and significant upcoming events. Through engaging discussions and critical insights, Brad provides listeners with a nuanced understanding of the complexities shaping today's socio-political landscape.