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You are not safe anymore Donald in front of your own former fans. Yep, at WWE SummerSlam Donald Trump got the crap booed out of him. This used to Be like his fan base where he would get cheered. Watch what went down last night. Here, play this clip. And while that was going on, let me show you what was happening in Russia. Play the clip. That was Ukraine striking back the Ukrainian drones hitting an oil refinery belonging to Russia in the Samara region. Ukraine showing real heroism. While Donald Trump was golfing yet again in Bedminster and lying that he won the golf tournament and Bedminster with a score of 69, Donald Trump posted the golf scorecard on the official White House account and it says winning on and off the course. It should be committing fraud on and off the course. Donald Trump did not get a 69. Okay. That would be the greatest score for someone Donald Trump's age in the history of the world for 18 holes, basically. And just more fraud from Donald Trump. People aren't buying it. People have taken to social media to post back on Donald Trump's Instagram post. Yo, we saw the video from Scotland last week. He just throws the ball where he wants it and makes up a score. We've seen you play golf. You didn't win shit. People really pushing back and mocking him on his social media accounts. That was from the official White House account. The official White House account also posted this. We are so back. And then it says hottest country. And then Donald Trump's post, the Democrats are extortionists who almost destroyed our country. Now we are back and the USA is the hottest country anywhere in the world. Make America great again, exclamation point. As we wrote on the Midas Touch account in response. Hey, at Grok, which is the AI program, when was the last time the US had a worse three month stretch for job growth than the past three months? Who was president then? Keep your answer to just a few sentences. Obviously the answer was Donald Trump during COVID and then before that you're talking about the Great Recession of 2008. The job numbers were absolutely horrific. We are not the hottest country. And again, just turning the official White House account into a weird like troll account. It's just very strange and it just shows how unserious the United States has become under the Trump regime. Donald Trump then posted the following. A great job being done by leader John Thune and Speaker. And he puts that in quotes for some reason. Mike Johnson, thank you both. The great big beautiful bill will go down as one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in the history of our country. Magaz says we will be feeling the consequences of it for decades. So sure, why not? We're going to be Feeling the devastating consequences of this disastrous budget bill as Donald Trump is golfing. As Donald Trump is now talking about a $200 million ballroom where he's going to tear down the East Wing and defile the White House. And he goes, I might consider having foreign leaders contribute to the new ballroom. We don't need a ballroom. We want more affordable housing, affordable prices. We want to stop the inflation which is now surging again. We want to bring peace to Ukraine. We want to bring peace to Gaza. Donald Trump is just a complete and utter fraud. By the way, hat tip to our editor in chief, Ron Philip Koski, who the other day predicted, what are the odds Trump winning yet another golf championship at his course tomorrow. And sure enough, you know, that's what Donald Trump did. This is what he always does. Oh, Donald Trump then posts Senator crying. Chuck Schumer is demanding over $1 billion in order to approve a small number of highly qualified nominees who should right now be helping to run our country. This demand is ingredients. And he goes, tell Schumer and the radical left lunatics to go to hell. Do not accept the offer. Take your recess. Go home like that. The MAGA Republicans in the Senate, they just like, literally, Donald, can we go home now? You may go home. Go to hell. Go to hell. Chuck Schumer. What the hell are you talking about, man? Take a look at this graph right here. I mean, you can see the economy has slowed and inflation has rose far more than predicted. You take a look at the growth in GDP and growth in inflation. GDP coming in far lower than expected. Inflation far higher than expected, you see on the chart there. And Trump has turned the United States into a laughing stock across the world. Right now, you see right here in Japan, for example, as Thomas Logan, who lives in Japan, explains, Japanese conservative media Sankai is carrying the news of the US Downturn in employment, followed by Donald Trump firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner simply because he did not like the bad unemployment figures. Also, many people draw parallels between Trump and Hitler and Mussolini. But right now, the Japanese writer Naoki Ogawa and lots of Japanese intellectuals are saying these similarities of Mao Tse Tung in rooting out the IntelligenceSIA in the PRC's Cultural Revolution are more appropriate. So what they are referring in Japan, what they are saying that Donald Trump is engaged in, is a Cultural Revolution like what existed in Communist China. Frankly, I think that is spot on right there. Also, you have other Japanese social media influencers stating that Donald Trump's new ballroom has Shades of 18th century French aristocracy and also holding large Balls to elevate his power and grift. Another social media influencer in Japan sarcastically said they'll probably call it the Trump hall and hold Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies there. Um, so by and large you have all these social media influencers in Japan just mocking Donald Trump right now. And as Thomas explains, there's not really a big fan base for Trump anymore here in Japan. By and large, he is hated in Japan. Thomas Logan has a good point as well regarding this ballroom. Nobody's asking the question. Thomas explains who did the renderings and who has developed the pre master plan or master plan. Were U.S. government funds used to pay for these and how much and who received them. Where are the actual contracts? Right here. Where is this coming from? Oh, shout out to Rosie o' Donnell in Ireland. She just gave an interview. She knows how to get under Donald Trump's skin. But I think the way Rosie o' Donnell just says it is how a lot of us are feeling. She goes, it's getting worse and worse every day in the United States. She goes, it's a dystopian nightmare though. She's like, he's a criminal con man. She goes, I don't know how else his supporters don't get it, but watch Rosie o' Donnell here. It's brilliant. Let's play this clip.
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It's worse every day. I feel like we're in a dystopian nightmare and no one is doing anything about it. I don't understand how he's able to get away with the things he gets away with. Breaking the law, the emoluments clause, taking bribes, blackmailing people. He's a criminal con man. And if you grew up in New York as I did, you knew this your whole life. We watched his planes get repossessed off the Runway at LaGuardia. We watched him try to sell steaks and cologne and a fake university, steal money from charities that his family can't even have a charity anymore in New York City in the New York State because they had stolen money from kids cancer charities. There's no way you can look at the facts about this man and believe in him still. You have to have willful blindness.
Political Commentator
So then the the White House account posted this moments ago. It's the former WWE wrestler Triple H. Triple H now has some role in sports and fitness for the White House. We're not really sure what the role is. Also joining the Sports and Fitness for Children, Lawrence Taylor, a former NFL player turned he is a registered sex offender. Raped a 16 year old girl. That's who Donald Trump is putting in charge of the initiative for children. Then you have Triple H, who is an executive at the WWE. The WWE was subject to lawsuits from Vince MC because of Vince McMahon, its former head for, yes, you guessed it, sex trafficking. So the White House goes, are you ready to make America fit again? White House X. Triple H, here's the post that they made here. Play this. Clinton and then you have the U.S. department of Homeland Security putting out this video of Kristi Noem in Argentina. Like, this is where our taxpayer dollars are going to. Triple H, like spitting out water or whatever the hell he's spitting out. Christine Ome in Argentina with Corey Lewandowski. The lovebirds out there in Argentina are living the high school experiences they've never had while torturing the American people and torturing migrants. You've got $200 million gold ballrooms ripping up the Rose Garden. Why do I feel like they don't really have the right priorities here? Anyway, here's, here's Christine Ohms video from the Department of Homeland Security. Play this clip.
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Political Commentator
Also how quickly the Trump regime swept under the rug and tried to cover up what took place in Texas with the devastating flash floods in the Guadalupe River. You remember, you know, you literally had FEMA not sending the urban search and rescue because Kristi Noem didn't approve it. You had the head of FEMA not show up for two, like two weeks. And that was the guy who's basically a stooge of Lewandowski for Christine Ohm. Right. You recently we just had the search and rescue chief resigned after the horrific way it was dealt with by Kristi Noem. You had the local officials saying they didn't get the appropriate warnings. I mean, we had, you know, 100 plus kids die. You know, I think they're still trying to find bodies there. You know, just one of those things with the tragedies just of unthinkable magnitude. But Trump wants to normalize these things. He wants to normalize flash floods that kill kids and the government really does nothing about it. And then they just go, whatever, we've, we've moved on Texas. Let's just focus on gerrymandering now. That's the emergency session they had over the weekend. We're going to gerrymander Texas. Those are the big priorities in Texas. Let the people suffer, let the people die. Let the people eat cake. Right? I mean, that, that, that's the types of stuff that they focus on. Oh, let's normalize sexual predators in the White House by having Lawrence Taylor, a convicted rapist who raped a 16 year old girl, put this guy in charge of the kids sports fitness program. Yay. I mean serious, seriously. But talk about the data. Donald Trump delivered the worst three months of job growth since the pandemic and then before that since the Great Recession. Hiring has slowed sharply. You have the tariffs harming American businesses. All of that's going on and Ukraine's fighting for its life. People are starving to death and dying and getting killed in Gaza. As Donald Trump says. BB do whatever you want BB to the people of Gaza. You choose bb. You do whatever you want. We're going to keep reporting the truth and the facts here folks. So hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million. Thank you for watching. Love this video. Make sure you stay up to date on the latest breaking news and all things Midas by signing up to the Midas touch newsletter@midastouch.com Newsletter.
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Summary of "Trump Has Day from Hell as Crowd Turns Against Him"
Date Released: August 3, 2025
Podcast: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
In the episode titled "Trump Has Day from Hell as Crowd Turns Against Him," the Meiselas brothers delve into a tumultuous day in former President Donald Trump's public life. The discussion is marked by a critical analysis of Trump's recent actions, public perceptions, and the broader implications for American democracy. Interspersed with interviews and audience reactions, the episode offers a comprehensive critique of Trump's current standing both domestically and internationally.
Timestamp: [02:23]
The episode opens with the Brothers discussing Trump's appearance at WWE SummerSlam, where he faced significant public backlash. Unlike previous events where Trump might have been cheered by his base, this time, the crowd reacted negatively, booing him throughout his appearance.
Notable Quote:
"Donald in front of his own former fans. Yep, at WWE SummerSlam Donald Trump got the crap booed out of him." — Political Commentator [02:23]
This incident serves as a focal point for the discussion, highlighting a shift in Trump's public image and the diminishing support from his once-loyal followers.
Timestamp: [02:45]
The conversation transitions to international matters, particularly focusing on Ukraine and Russia. The commentators highlight Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression, contrasting it with Trump's perceived inaction, exemplified by his golfing activities in Bedminster.
Notable Quote:
"While Donald Trump was golfing yet again in Bedminster and lying that he won the golf tournament... People have taken to social media to post back on Donald Trump's Instagram post." — Political Commentator [04:10]
This juxtaposition underscores the perceived disconnect between Trump's personal indulgences and the serious geopolitical issues facing the nation.
Timestamp: [05:30]
A significant portion of the episode addresses the deteriorating economic indicators during Trump's tenure. The commentators present data on sluggish job growth, rising inflation, and the negative impact of tariffs on American businesses.
Notable Quote:
"Donald Trump delivered the worst three months of job growth since the pandemic and then before that since the Great Recession." — Political Commentator [07:15]
Charts and graphs are referenced to illustrate the stark decline in GDP growth and the surge in inflation, painting a grim picture of the economic landscape under Trump's policies.
Timestamp: [08:45]
The episode delves into the social media landscape, showcasing how Trump's actions and statements are being mocked and criticized online. Influencers and ordinary users alike express disdain, further alienating him from the broader populace.
Notable Quote:
"We're going to keep reporting the truth and the facts here folks. So hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million." — Political Commentator [09:50]
This segment emphasizes the power of social media in shaping public opinion and the growing disapproval of Trump's leadership.
Timestamp: [10:25]
A pivotal moment in the episode features a clip of Rosie O'Donnell, a long-time critic of Trump, expressing frustration over his actions and their impact on American society.
Notable Quote:
"He's a criminal con man. And if you grew up in New York as I did, you knew this your whole life." — Rosie O'Donnell [10:40]
O'Donnell enumerates Trump's alleged misdemeanors, including legal violations, financial fraud, and unethical business practices, reinforcing the narrative of Trump's controversial legacy.
Timestamp: [11:10]
The discussion shifts to the White House's recent initiatives, particularly focusing on the appointment of controversial figures like Triple H and Lawrence Taylor to roles within the administration.
Notable Quote:
"Why do I feel like they don't really have the right priorities here?" — Political Commentator [11:30]
The commentators criticize these appointments as symbolic of misaligned priorities, questioning the administration's focus on superficial projects over pressing national issues.
Timestamp: [13:27]
Addressing domestic issues, the episode critiques the government's response to the devastating flash floods in Texas. The lack of timely aid from FEMA and the inadequate handling of the crisis are highlighted as failures of leadership.
Notable Quote:
"You had 100 plus kids die. You have to have willful blindness." — Political Commentator [14:10]
This segment underscores the human cost of governmental negligence and the urgent need for accountability in crisis management.
Timestamp: [14:50]
The conversation moves to the political strategy of gerrymandering in Texas, portraying it as a diversion from addressing critical issues like natural disasters and economic struggles.
Notable Quote:
"Let the people suffer, let the people die. Let the people eat cake." — Political Commentator [15:20]
This metaphor highlights the perceived indifference of political elites towards the suffering of ordinary citizens, prioritizing political gains over human welfare.
Timestamp: [15:45]
In the closing remarks, the brothers reflect on the overarching theme of the episode: the erosion of democratic values under Trump's influence. They stress the importance of truth, accountability, and active citizenry in preserving democracy.
Notable Quote:
"We're going to keep reporting the truth and the facts here folks." — Political Commentator [15:58]
The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to stay informed and engaged, emphasizing the role of media in shaping an informed populace.
"Trump Has Day from Hell as Crowd Turns Against Him" offers a critical examination of Donald Trump's current influence and the broader implications for American society and governance. Through data analysis, interviews, and social commentary, the Meiselas brothers provide a comprehensive critique of the former president's actions and their repercussions on both national and international stages.
For those seeking an in-depth understanding of the current political climate and its challenges to democracy, this episode serves as a compelling resource.
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