The MeidasTouch Podcast – “Trump Has Massive Panic in AM After Poland Is Invaded”
Date: September 10, 2025
Hosts: Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas
Episode Overview
This episode revolves around the breaking news of a Russian drone incursion into Poland, marking an unprecedented violation of a NATO member's airspace. The Meiselas brothers analyze Donald Trump's response (or lack thereof), contrast it with world leaders like Canada’s Prime Minister Carney, and discuss the broader implications for American leadership, democracy, and global security. They also touch on economic turmoil, controversial political maneuvers by MAGA Republicans, aggressive immigration enforcement, and Trump’s connections to problematic figures like Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Russian Attack on Poland and Trump’s Weak Response
[02:00]
- Breaking News: Russian drones violate Polish airspace; considered the first foreign attack on a NATO nation in this context.
- Trump’s Reaction: “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go...”
- Ben: “It’s just utterly humiliating and weak. Uh, but that’s Donald.” [03:03]
- Contrast with International Response:
- Prime Minister Carney of Canada issues a strong, supportive statement for Poland and NATO.
“Russia’s incursion into Polish airspace last night was reckless and escalatory. Canada stands with Poland and our NATO allies… Putin is demonstrating once again his total disregard for the path of peace.” — PM Carney (as read by Ben) [02:50]
- Prime Minister Carney of Canada issues a strong, supportive statement for Poland and NATO.
- Commentary: The brothers ridicule Trump’s lack of substance and compare his “Seinfeld standup routine” to real leadership.
2. Economic Issues & Trump’s Out-of-Touch Statements
[06:50]
- Trump on Inflation: Claims “No inflation. Too late. Must lower the rate big right now. Powell is a total disaster. Who doesn’t have a clue.”
- Brett sarcastically observes: “We all know inflation’s gone when we go to the grocery stores... Everything is so cheap right now. It’s a golden age, everybody. I’m being sarcastic, of course.” [07:39]
- Economic Reality:
- Ben: Points to rising bankruptcies, “one of the worst jobs reports in a generation” (compared only to the height of COVID and the Great Recession).
- Jamie Dimon (Chase CEO) weighs in:
“I think the economy is weakening. Whether that is on the way to recession or just weakening, I don’t know.” [34:01]
- Jamie Dimon also addresses potential “politicization of the data” after the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [34:30]
- Trump Family “Success”:
- Ben critiques Trump’s Liberty Financial crypto launch and new elitist “Club Rose Garden.”
3. MAGA Political Maneuvering and Gerrymandering Efforts
[09:50]
- Missouri & Texas: MAGA Republicans push special sessions to eliminate Democratic Congressional seats.
- California Strikes Back: Governor Newsom announces a ballot initiative to redraw districts in response to partisan maneuvers.
4. International Affairs: Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. Response
[12:00]
- Scale of Russian Attack: Over 380 Russian drones (including hundreds of Iranian-made Shahed drones) hit Ukraine and Poland.
- “Those were the ones going into western Ukraine, eastern Poland, violating the sovereignty of a NATO nation.” — Ben [13:15]
- Analysis: Experts warn Putin is “probing NATO’s defenses” and may escalate if responses remain weak.
5. Trump World’s Embrace of Authoritarian and Pro-Russia Policies
[16:00]
- JD Vance’s Interview (on OAN with Matt Gaetz):
“He wants the killing to stop. And then on the other side of peace, he’s very open to A whole host of economic arrangements that are beneficial to the United States of America…. the simple fact is they’ve got a lot of oil, they’ve got a lot of gas, they’ve got a lot of mineral wealth.” — JD Vance [17:55]
- The brothers criticize MAGA’s willingness to “strengthen economic ties with Russia” despite ongoing aggression.
6. Authoritarian Immigration Enforcement Tactics
[21:30]
- Tom Homan, “the border czar”: Threatens mayors like Boston's Michelle Wu with militarized ICE actions.
“If mayors and governors don’t want to help, then get out of the way. …we’re coming for them. They’re not going to stop us…” — Tom Homan [24:02]
- Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Roving Patrols:
- Footage from Van Nuys, CA shows ICE agents swarming and detaining people at gunpoint, including U.S. citizens and legal residents.
- Eyewitness “Luis”: “They’re always doing something they’re not supposed to do. …We need witnesses, we need people recording because, oh, ‘we didn’t do—’ you know what, we got you on tape, bro.” [27:51]
7. US Military Action in Venezuela
[19:00]
- Trump administration claims destruction of a boat involved in narco-terrorism.
- Pete Hegseth (Fox News) says:
“Application of American power to send very clear signals… this is America first. This is protecting American citizens. Wherever we can bring allies along, we’re proud to do so.” [20:25]
- The story is disputed: the NYT notes the boat wasn’t en route to the US, and the “America First” rhetoric is critiqued.
8. Trump’s Connection to Epstein
[35:00]
- Pete Sessions (MAGA Rep): Casts doubt on Trump’s signature in Epstein’s birthday card book.
“So to you, it’s an open question about whether that’s his signature on this document. …We will start from that perspective unless proven up otherwise.” — Pete Sessions [36:45]
- Ben calls this “so stupid,” asserting Trump’s friendship with Epstein is well documented.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Ben Meiselas [03:03]: “It’s just utterly humiliating and weak. Uh, but that’s Donald.”
- Prime Minister Carney (read by Ben) [02:50]: “Russia’s incursion into Polish airspace last night was reckless and escalatory. Canada stands with Poland and our NATO allies. We are closely coordinating with them and we will remain vigilant…”
- Brett Meiselas [07:39]: “It’s a golden age, everybody. I’m being sarcastic, of course.”
- JD Vance [17:55]: “He wants the killing to stop. And then on the other side of peace, he’s very open to a whole host of economic arrangements… the simple fact is they’ve got a lot of oil, they’ve got a lot of gas, they’ve got a lot of mineral wealth.”
- Tom Homan [24:02]: “If mayors and governors don’t want to help, then get out of the way. …we’re coming for them. They’re not going to stop us…”
- Luis (Van Nuys eyewitness) [27:51]: “They’re always doing something they’re not supposed to do. …We need witnesses, we need people recording because… we got you on tape, bro.”
- Jamie Dimon [34:01]: “I think the economy is weakening. Whether that is on the way to recession or just weakening, I don’t know.”
- Pete Sessions [36:45]: “So to you, it’s an open question about whether that’s his signature on this document… we will start from that perspective unless proven up otherwise.”
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 02:00: Opening and background on Polish invasion by Russia
- 03:03: Ben critiques Trump’s feeble response
- 02:50: Statement from Canadian Prime Minister Carney
- 06:50: Trump’s claims on inflation and jobs report analysis
- 09:50: MAGA gerrymandering efforts in Missouri and Texas
- 12:00: Scale of Russian drone strikes detailed
- 16:00: JD Vance advocates for economic ties with Russia
- 19:00: US military action in Venezuela, Fox News praise
- 21:30: Tom Homan’s threats against immigrant-protecting cities
- 24:02: Homan’s “we’re coming for you” rhetoric
- 27:51: ICE’s aggressive Van Nuys raid, eyewitness account
- 34:01: Jamie Dimon speaks on the economy’s weakness
- 35:00: Pete Sessions questions Epstein birthday card signature
- 36:45: Sessions remains non-committal on Trump/Epstein link
Final Thoughts
In their trademark blend of humor and critique, the Meiselas brothers offer a sobering look at how Trump and the MAGA movement respond to international crisis, economic hardship, and growing authoritarianism. This episode underscores the dangers of weak leadership and the importance of vigilance—both for American democracy and global stability.