Podcast Episode Summary
Podcast: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Episode: Trump Has Disaster Morning as He Makes Fool of Himself in UK
Date: September 17, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Episode Overview
This lively episode centers on Donald Trump’s controversial trip to the United Kingdom, highlighting both the public and political backlash he faced overseas. The Meiselas brothers delve into broader issues of Trump’s leadership, U.S.-U.K. relations, the economic realities facing Americans, and the renewed Epstein files controversy in the U.S. House of Representatives. The show blends news, critique, and signature family banter to underscore the consequences of Trump-era politics for democracy and everyday people.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Trump’s UK Visit – A Royal Embarrassment
(00:00–07:17)
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Trump makes a high-profile, taxpayer-funded visit to the UK, complete with all the “pomp and circumstance.”
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U.K. taxpayers, and many citizens, are clearly dissatisfied with the royal treatment of a convicted U.S. felon; British public opinion is captured through LBC radio.
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The brothers critique Trump’s continuous self-aggrandizement at the expense of U.S.-U.K. alliances and taxpayer money.
"Donald Trump continues to get booed in Windsor on his trip to the United Kingdom... It’s Don Trump and Melania going there on the UK taxpayer dime and the United States taxpayer dime as Trump is destroying the United States economy and destroying our alliances just to try to make himself feel good."
(Ben, 00:01)- Public interviews in the UK echo strong disapproval:
“They actually convicted him in his country and we're letting him come on British soil—it's a total disgrace.”
(UK Citizen via LBC, 05:09)
- Public interviews in the UK echo strong disapproval:
2. House Epstein Hearings – Stonewalling & Evasion
(02:48–04:03, 13:09–14:32, 16:17–18:39)
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Testimony from the FBI Director and officials regarding whether Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files is evasive and opaque.
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The MeidasTouch hosts draw attention to repeated refusals to answer straightforward questions, stirring concerns of a cover-up.
“Did you tell the Attorney General that Donald Trump's name is in the Epstein files? Yes or no?”
(Rep. B, 03:25)
“Why don’t you try spelling it out? Use the alphabet.”
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Ben highlights the implications of this strategy:
“We will take your evasiveness as a consciousness of guilt.”
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Similar stonewalling occurs when asked about Prince Andrew and Trump’s names on Epstein’s client list.
3. Trump’s Economic “Golden Age” – Fact or Fantasy?
(07:17–11:09)
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Coverage moves to Trump world’s “golden age” rhetoric, juxtaposed against Americans' real financial struggles.
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Trump’s economic advisor, Peter Navarro, openly claims Supreme Court allegiance and asserts no inflation exists, sparking ridicule from the hosts.
“The Supreme Court basically ruling in our favor... We solved it. Trump should be in his golden carriage because we’re in a golden age.”
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Ben calls out the hypocrisy:
“Yeah, they are enriching themselves off of the American people by using the Oval Office and the power of the United States to reduce the power of the United States and increase the wealth of the Trump family.”
(Ben, 11:09)
4. Failures in Public Health Policy and Science
(14:32–16:17)
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Former Trump CDC officials testify about the lack of data and disregard for scientific principles in vaccine policy decisions.
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Shocking moments include CDC officials only learning of policy changes via tweets, with no supporting scientific evidence provided.
“It's unthinkable to me that the chief medical officer at CDC was left in the dark about such a consequential public health decision that affected real people.”
(Dr. Oury, 15:33)
5. Free Speech, Turning Points USA, and January 6th
(16:17–18:10)
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The hosts discuss “Turning Points USA” and the dangerous rhetoric post-January 6th regarding free speech and political opposition.
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Emphasis on the weaponization of the Department of Justice and governmental enforcement against dissent.
“If they don’t like what you say, they deem it hate speech and it’s a crime. And the DOJ will go after thoughts and speech that it’s critical of the Trump regime.”
(Ben, 17:04)
6. Final Word on the Epstein Files
(18:10–18:39)
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More obfuscation as officials dodge direct questions on Trump’s ties to Epstein.
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Ben concludes with concern for transparency and accountability.
"The FBI director could not answer... whether Donald Trump was on episode [Epstein list]. America, that’s a huge red flag."
(Ben, 18:39)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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British Public Outrage:
"He changes his mind as often as he changes his diaper as far as I can see... Neville Chamberlain tried to appease Hitler; history showed how that worked out."
(LBC caller, 05:55) -
On Gold-Plated Optics:
"I'm sure the people who are late on their mortgage and can't afford to pay their rent... are loving Donald Trump's golden carriage."
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On Vaccine Policy By Tweet:
“I couldn’t implement guidance off of a tweet... The written memo didn’t say the same as the video.”
(Dr. Oury, 15:39) -
On Enriching the Trump Family:
“Donald Trump and his family are making billions of dollars... using the Oval Office... while American people can’t afford rent.”
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On Accountability and the Meidas Mission:
“As long as the Midas Touch network exists, as long as I have this microphone in my hand... we are going to make sure we speak the truth always.”
(Ben, 17:59)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Trump in UK, pageantry, British reaction: 00:01–07:17
- House Epstein Hearings: 02:48–04:03, 13:09–14:32, 16:17–18:39
- CNN, “gold-wrapped” narrative: 06:13–07:17
- Navarro, economy, inflation "solved": 09:21–10:17
- Public health, CDC officials testify: 14:32–16:17
- Free speech, Turning Points USA: 16:17–18:10
Conclusion
The episode underscores the disconnect between Trump’s gilded self-image and the grim economic and political realities facing everyday Americans—exacerbated by an administration marked by stonewalling, self-enrichment, and disregard for democracy. The MeidasTouch brothers deploy sharp wit and legal insight to distill the threats to democracy and the importance of transparency and accountability, making this a must-listen for those concerned with the future of American governance and values.