The MeidasTouch Podcast — Episode Summary

Title: Trump Gets Very Sick and Spirals in Oval Office Presser
Date: November 18, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas (MeidasTouch Network)

Overview:

This explosive episode breaks down Donald Trump’s tumultuous Oval Office press conference, where he appeared visibly ill, delivered erratic answers, and unleashed a barrage of threats, deflections, and unsubstantiated claims. The Meiselas brothers analyze the implications of Trump’s demeanor, his response to questions about his health and the Epstein files, and his aggressive rhetoric on topics ranging from U.S. foreign policy to the upcoming World Cup. Through signature razor-sharp commentary and humor, the brothers highlight the dangers of Trump’s behavior while exposing the ongoing attempt to dodge accountability.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Health and the Disastrous Presser

• The episode opens with commentary on Trump’s visible illness and strained voice at the press conference.

• Trump claims his rough voice comes from “shouting at people because they were stupid” during a trade call.

  • Quote:
    “I feel great. I was shouting at people because they were stupid about something having to do with trade and a country. And I straightened it out, but I blew my stack at these people.” — Donald Trump [01:59]

• When pressed about whether he has a health issue, Trump mishears a question as “Polyp,” then dismisses it.

  • Quote:
    “You said there was a Polyp. And I said, I don’t want to hear that.” — Donald Trump [02:21]

2. The Epstein Files and Deflection

• Trump is visibly rattled by questions on the impending release of Epstein-related documents. He repeatedly denies any association with Jeffrey Epstein, contrary to evidence and numerous photos.

• He claims he would sign a bill to release the Epstein files, but repeatedly calls the investigation a “hoax” and suggests any move to release information will be sabotaged by Department of Justice investigations.

  • Quote:
    “I wasn’t [with Epstein] at all. And we’ll see what happens. What I just don’t want Epstein to do is detract from the great success of the Republican Party.” — Donald Trump [02:41]
  • Quote:
    “No matter what we give, it’s never enough... With Kennedy, we gave everything and it wasn’t enough. With Martin Luther King, we gave everything and it’s never enough. We’ve already given...I believe the number is 50,000 pages. And it’s just a Russia, Russia, Russia hoax as it pertains to the Republicans.” — Donald Trump [03:13]

• Trump insists the Epstein connection is a “Democrat problem,” ignoring his own involvement.

  • Quote:
    “We have nothing to do with Epstein. The Democrats do. All of his friends were Democrats... All I want is, I want for people to recognize a great job that I’ve done on pricing, on affordability, because we brought prices way down, but they go way lower.” — Donald Trump [04:31]

• The hosts cynically predict Trump will find bureaucratic excuses to block any release of the Epstein files, citing Justice Department investigations as a pretext.

3. Aggressive Foreign Policy Talk and Domestic Threats

• The press conference veered repeatedly into threats and fantastical scenarios:

  • Trump threatens to withhold World Cup games from U.S. cities like Los Angeles and Seattle unless local leaders “beg” for federal help.
  • He refers to Seattle’s mayor as “communist” and implies only cities properly deferential to him will receive benefits.
    • Quote:
      “If we think there’s going to be a problem in Seattle where you have a very, very liberal slash communist mayor... we will move the event to someplace where it’s going to be appreciated and safe.” — Donald Trump [10:01]
  • He encourages business owners to urge governors to request federal intervention.
    • Quote:
      “Tell me a governor to ask for federal help. We’d love to help them.” — Donald Trump [11:22]

• On Latin America:

  • Trump boasts he’d be “proud” to bomb cocaine factories in Colombia.
    • Quote:
      “Would I knock out those factories? I would be proud to do it. Personally, I didn’t say I’m doing it, but I would be proud to do it because we’re going to save the millions of lives by doing it.” — Donald Trump [11:49]
  • He refuses to rule out sending U.S. troops to Venezuela.
    • Quote:
      “No, I don’t rule out that. I don’t rule out anything. We just have to take care of Venezuela.” — Donald Trump [12:45]
  • He advocates for launching strikes inside Mexico:
    • Quote:
      “Large strikes in Mexico to stop drugs. It’s okay with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs.” — Donald Trump [17:06]

4. Inflation, Food Prices, and Bizarre Boasts

• Trump falsely claims that prices, especially food prices, are down substantially due to his administration’s efforts.

  • Quote:
    “Food prices, they’ve come down very substantially since, since Biden, but I think you’re gonna see food prices coming down very substantially.” — Donald Trump [09:16]

• The hosts fact-check him, reminding listeners that tariff policies he touts as “wins” were the cause of price increases in the first place.

5. Grandiosity, Distraction, and False Victimhood

• Trump repeatedly diverts attention from scandal and policy failure by referencing unrelated successes or historical government transparency, e.g., “the great job we’ve done,” comparing the Epstein files to the Kennedy or MLK document releases.
• He portrays himself as beset by witch hunts, referencing “the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax.”
• At one point, he bizarrely claims credit for quelling imaginary insurrections in Los Angeles.
  • Quote:
    “If we didn’t go in from the crime standpoint, you would have had a disaster. It was not going to be handled properly... If they want help during this, I would love to send in National Guard or whoever’s necessary to help them.” — Donald Trump [14:29]

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On health and trade:
  “I feel great. I was shouting at people because they were stupid...” — Donald Trump [01:59]

• On Epstein denial:
  “I wasn’t [with Epstein] at all. And we’ll see what happens...” — Donald Trump [02:41]

• On deflection:
  “No matter what we give, it’s never enough... It’s just a Russia, Russia, Russia hoax as it pertains to the Republicans.” — Donald Trump [03:13]

• On the Epstein files bill:
  “We have nothing to do with Epstein. The Democrats do.” — Donald Trump [04:31]

• Threatening World Cup cities:
  “If we think there’s going to be a problem... we will move the event to someplace where it’s going to be appreciated and safe.” — Donald Trump [10:01]

• On bombing Colombia:
  “Would I knock out those factories? I would be proud to do it...” — Donald Trump [11:49]

• Refusing to rule out troops:
  “No, I don’t rule out that. I don’t rule out anything.” — Donald Trump [12:45]

• Threats against Los Angeles:
  “If we didn’t go in from the crime standpoint, you would have had a disaster... I would love to send in National Guard or whoever’s necessary to help them.” — Donald Trump [14:29]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:59] Trump responds to questions about his health.
• [02:41] Trump denies any association with Jeffrey Epstein.
• [03:13] Trump likens the Epstein files controversy to historical government document releases.
• [04:31] Trump says he supports releasing the Epstein files—but blames Democrats.
• [09:16] Trump claims food prices are declining.
• [10:01] Trump threatens to relocate World Cup games.
• [11:22] Trump urges businesses to lobby governors for federal intervention.
• [11:49] Trump endorses bombing drug factories in Colombia.
• [12:45] Trump will not rule out ground troops in Venezuela.
• [14:29] Trump takes credit for preventing “insurrection” in Los Angeles.
• [17:06] Trump favorably discusses launching strikes in Mexico.

Tone & Host Commentary

The Meiselas brothers approach with sharp skepticism, humor, and concern for democracy. They present clips and fact-check Trump in real time, slamming his deflections (“He’s going to claim now he can’t release the files because of a phony investigation!”) and labeling his behavior as dangerous and “sickly.”

Conclusion

In this podcast episode, the Meiselas brothers expose Trump’s erratic Oval Office performance, condemning his willingness to lie, threaten, and evade accountability. From absurd denials about Epstein and boasting of hypothetical military strikes to overt threats against U.S. cities hosting global events, Trump’s presser is dissected as a case study of political irresponsibility and personal instability, leaving listeners both alarmed and better informed.