The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump gets Scared and Reports MTG to Secret Service?!!
Date: January 10, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the explosive allegations that Donald Trump, via his aides, reported former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) to the Secret Service. Trump’s camp accused Greene of tipping off Code Pink protesters about the location of his secret dinner at Joe’s Seafood Restaurant in Washington, D.C., resulting in a high-profile disruption. Greene fiercely denies the allegations, calling them defamatory and politically motivated, amid a broader feud between her and Trump. The episode blends sharp political analysis, signature Meiselas humor, and insider details about the rift within far-right MAGA leadership.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Axios Leak: Trump Reports MTG to Secret Service

[01:30–04:00]

• The White House, under Trump, reportedly contacted the Secret Service about MTG, suspecting her of coordinating a Code Pink protest that confronted Trump on September 9 at Joe's Seafood & Steakhouse (01:30).
• Axios broke the story, alleging the relationship between Trump and Greene had grown so toxic that this event marked “a point of no return.”
• Trump aides reportedly saw the Joe’s incident as a severe security breach and suspected Greene due to her recommendation of the restaurant and repeated calls to confirm Trump’s reservation (03:45).

2. Code Pink Protest & Trump’s Reaction

[04:00–08:05]

• Code Pink protesters interrupted Trump’s dinner, chanting, “Trump is the Hitler of our time. Free D.C., free Palestine.” [Quote/Clip: Code Pink Protester – 07:23]
• Trump was described as visibly rattled by the protest; he demanded an investigation into Code Pink and was furious security allowed the demonstration to get so close.

3. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Fierce Denial

[04:05–09:46, 09:46–11:30]

• MTG categorically denies leaking Trump’s dinner plans, calling the accusation “absolute BS” and stating, “This is a dangerous, false accusation against me. It’s 100% false, and you and Axios should never publish such a horrific lie.” (09:46)
• She insists the only people with knowledge of the dinner were Trump’s White House staff and security, not her.
• Greene claims, “I would never, ever do anything to endanger anyone. I'll be calling my attorney. This is an absolute lie.” (09:46)
• She reframes the story to focus on Secret Service lapses, asking why standard protocols were not in place.
• MTG also denies having co-founder Medea Benjamin’s phone number, despite their public common cause on certain foreign policy issues.

4. Context: The Fractured Trump-Greene Alliance

[11:30–13:26]

• MTG notes her relationship with Trump became strained two months after the Code Pink incident, referencing Trump publicly calling her a “traitor.”
• MTG points out, “I was called a traitor by a man that I fought for six years for, and I gave him my loyalty for free… Let me tell you what a traitor is. A traitor is an American that serves foreign countries and themselves. A patriot is an American that serves the United States of America and Americans like the women standing behind me.” [Marjorie Taylor Greene – 13:26]

5. MTG’s Populist Policy Rants & Political Positioning

[11:30–14:16]

• Greene amplifies populist rhetoric on social media, criticizing foreign aid, taxes, and the US government’s spending priorities.
• “Almost every Trump voter I see on X is so fed up that they’re planning a 2026 tax revolt and rightfully so. It’s because Americans work their asses off, barely make ends meet, and the government consistently gives their hard-earned tax dollars to foreign countries…” (Summary, [11:30–12:30])

6. Health Care Crisis Among Republican Voters

[14:16–15:22]

• MTG laments the upcoming expiration of ACA (Obamacare) tax credits, noting most affected are Republican voters in her rural district.
• [Quote] “Health insurance is the coming crisis that we’re trying to work on in the House right now. But they waited too late…In my rural district, I have 75,000 people that are on ACA tax credits. And here’s the truth for the Republican Party, the large portion of those 75,000 people are Republican voters.” [Marjorie Taylor Greene – 14:20]
• She criticizes House Republicans for not acting sooner on the looming issue, warning of infighting and last-minute scrambling.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• MTG’s Defiant Response:
  “I would never do what any of them are accusing me of. I would never, ever do anything to endanger anyone. I'll be calling my attorney. This is an absolute lie. A dangerous lie.”
  — Marjorie Taylor Greene [09:46]

• On Being Branded a Traitor:
  “I was called a traitor by a man that I fought for five, no, actually six years for, and I gave him my loyalty for free…Let me tell you what a traitor is. A traitor is an American that serves foreign countries and themselves. A patriot is an American that serves the United States of America and Americans like the women standing behind me.”
  — Marjorie Taylor Greene [13:26]

• Code Pink Protest Chants:
  “Trump is the Hitler of our time. Free D.C., free Palestine!”
  — Code Pink Protester [07:23]

• On Security Lapses:
  “The only people who could have tipped off Code Pink at the restaurant was the White House. And again, why didn’t Secret Service secure the restaurant before he went in?”
  — Marjorie Taylor Greene [09:46]

Important Segment Timestamps

• [01:30] – Start of main content: Overview of Trump reporting MTG to Secret Service.
• [03:45] – Details of the Joe’s Restaurant protest and “point of no return.”
• [07:23] – Audio of Code Pink confronting Trump.
• [09:46] – MTG’s detailed rebuttal and statement on the allegations.
• [13:26] – MTG’s Capitol Hill remarks post-‘traitor’ accusation.
• [14:20] – MTG addresses Republican failure on health insurance.
• [15:15] – Brief MTG soundbite on internal GOP strife over health policy.

Summary & Takeaways

• The episode spotlights intensifying civil war within MAGA circles, as Trump turns on a key ally in Marjorie Taylor Greene by publicly suspecting her of endangering him.
• Greene’s assertive, combative rebuttal doubles down on her own America First credentials while painting Trump as the source of the rift.
• The on-air banter and live discussion reinforce themes of party fragmentation, the risks of personality-driven politics, and the vulnerabilities exposed by Trump-world infighting.
• Populist anti-elite messaging and warnings about health care crisis among Republican voters round out the political analysis.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This installment artfully dissects a sensational internal GOP feud, mixing direct source quotes and play-by-play coverage of a fast-unraveling MAGA alliance. If you want a quick primer on the Trump–Greene blow-up, the Code Pink protest, and MTG’s evolving populist platform, this summary provides all key elements, high drama, and memorable quotes.