The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: "Trump Gets Trashed by Entire World on Saturday From Hell"

Date: February 7, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

In this episode, the Meiselas brothers dissect the disastrous week for Donald Trump and key MAGA allies, both at home and abroad, spotlighting a series of humiliating events: Vice President J.D. Vance being mercilessly booed at the Milan Winter Olympics and causing chaos for U.S. athletes, Trump's refusal to apologize for posting a deeply racist meme, increasing scrutiny of Trump's connections to the Epstein scandal, and the disturbing normalization of anti-Semitic rhetoric on right-wing media. The episode also highlights voices of resistance, notably from American athletes standing up for human rights on the Olympic stage.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. J.D. Vance Booed at the Olympics and Causes Olympic Mishap

Timestamps: 02:29–04:22

• The episode kicks off with J.D. Vance being loudly booed by the crowd at the Winter Olympics in Milan when his face appeared on the jumbotron.

• The brothers point out Vance’s obliviousness to local logistics, as his motorcade clogged Milan’s narrow streets, nearly causing American figure skater Alyssa Liu to miss her event, where she ultimately finished second:

  • Quote (Ben):

    "He doesn't realize that the roads are small there. And so he caused one of the American Olympian stars to basically almost miss her event." (02:49)

• Donald Trump’s reaction is dissected — claiming Vance is only booed in foreign countries, not at home:

  • Quote (Trump/Ben):

    Trump: "It's surprising because people like him. Well, I mean, he is in a foreign country, you know, in all fairness, but he doesn't get booed in this country." (04:12)
    Ben: "Just to remind you, when Donald Trump says that J.D. vance is not booed in America, he's quite literally booed all the time in America." (04:22)

• The brothers then play several clips (Kennedy Center, Union Station) proving J.D. Vance is booed regularly in the U.S.

2. Trump’s Racist Meme Scandal and Refusal to Apologize

Timestamps: 05:14–08:09

• The main segment covers Donald Trump’s latest controversy: reposting a video with Barack and Michelle Obama’s faces photoshopped onto apes.
• Trump refuses to apologize, giving a bizarre defense that it was just a "Lion King meme" and insisting it was “very strong in terms of voter fraud.”
  • Quote (Trump):

    "No, I didn't make a mistake. I mean, I look at a lot of thousands of things and I looked at the beginning of it. It was fine. ... I guess it was a takeoff on the Lion King." (06:43)

• The New York Times’ Maureen Dowd and Rahm Emanuel’s opinion (“bubble wrap of darkness and hatred and resentment”) is cited.
• Trump is seen walking away from reporters when asked about the post, cementing the refusal to acknowledge wrongdoing.

3. Trump Sycophants & Theme of “He’s Not Racist Because Nicki Minaj”

Timestamps: 08:09–08:59

• Trump’s defenders in conservative media are mocked for bizarre rationales:
  • "He can't be racist, he was on stage with Nicki Minaj," and "He won the Hispanic Latin vote by a historic margin."
  • Quote (Trump surrogate):

    "He’s not racist... he was on stage with Nicki Minaj the other day. I mean, this man is not racist." (08:29)

4. Epstein Case Scrutiny and DOJ Obscures Co-Conspirator Memo

Timestamps: 08:59–11:45

• A breaking development: The DOJ deleted from its website an 86-page prosecution memo naming possible Epstein co-conspirators after reporter Julie Brown started asking questions.
  • Ben explains the nuances of “privileged attorney work product” and “deliberative process” being cited as reasons for withholding the document.
• Context: The Trump DOJ is accused of covering up Epstein-related crimes; the brothers emphasize that transparency is critical, and that victims’ information (not perpetrators) should be the only redacted content.
  • Quote (Ben):

    "Under the Epstein Transparency act all that stuff needs to be produced. The only thing that has to be redacted is the victims and survivors. And even that has been covered up by Trump's doj." (10:32)

5. Military Troops Forced to Watch the “Melania Movie”

Timestamps: 11:45–12:47

• Military brass allegedly pressure troops at multiple bases to attend viewings of a new “Melania movie” as a pseudo-bonding exercise.
  • Reports are surfacing via the Military Religious Freedom Foundation about forced participation.
  • Quote (Ben):

    "Troops at eight different bases have complained that the military is forcing the troops to see the Melania movie, basically at the orders of Donald Trump and Melania." (11:59)

  • Satirical takes from the brothers: "We are war fighters, not woke. Now get your asses in those theater seats and learn how to pick dresses for formal balls by watching the Melania movie!"

6. Normalization of Antisemitic Rhetoric on State Media

Timestamps: 12:47–13:47

• Segment plays a disturbing clip from the Greg Gutfeld show, with the hosts joking about anti-Semitic tropes.
  • The brothers decry the normalization of hate speech on right-wing "regime" media.
  • Memorable moment: Shock among the brothers at how open and “casual” the antisemitic remarks have become.

7. American Athletes Speak Out Against the Trump Administration

Timestamps: 13:47–15:20

• Figure skater Amber Glenn uses her Olympic platform to courageously support the LGBTQ community and speak out against the erosion of human rights, emphasizing the importance of activism in sports today.
  • Quote (Amber Glenn):

    "It isn't the first time that we've had to come together as a community and try and fight for our human rights. ... I hope I can use my platform and my voice throughout these games to try and encourage people to stay strong in these hard times. ... Politics affect us all. ... Brighter days are ahead of us." (14:10)

  • Hosts praise these acts of resistance and solidarity.

Notable Quotes

• Ben Meiselas (on Vance’s unpopularity):

  "He is a loathsome, vile individual." (04:22)

• Donald Trump (on racist meme):

  "I guess it was a takeoff on the Lion King. ... It was a very strong post in terms of voter fraud." (06:43)

• Trump surrogate:

  "He’s not racist... he was on stage with Nicki Minaj the other day." (08:29)

• Amber Glenn (figure skater):

  "I hope I can use my platform... to encourage people to stay strong in these hard times." (14:38)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• J.D. Vance Olympic Fiasco & Booing: 02:29–04:22
• Trump’s Racist Meme & Refusal to Apologize: 05:14–08:09
• Trump Sycophant Defenses: 08:09–08:59
• Epstein/DOJ Memo Deletion: 08:59–11:45
• Forcing Troops to Watch “Melania Movie”: 11:45–12:47
• Antisemitism on Gutfeld/State Media: 12:47–13:47
• Amber Glenn: Athlete Resistance: 13:47–15:20

Episode Tone

The hosts deliver their signature brotherly banter with biting humor, righteous indignation, and unwavering support for democracy. The tone is unapologetically critical of Trump and his allies, mixing news breakdowns with sarcasm, exasperation, and moments of hope drawn from those resisting MAGA influence.

Closing

For listeners, this episode spotlights just how globally and domestically isolated Trump’s circle is becoming, as seen through real-world humiliation, scandals, and growing resistance among everyday citizens and public figures alike. The episode ends with encouragement to stay informed and engaged — and to support pro-democracy voices.