The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode Title: Trump Has Psychotic Meltdown and Hides All Day!!
Date: February 26, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
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Episode Overview

This episode dives into Donald Trump’s erratic behavior following the State of the Union address, including his social media rants and subsequent public absence. The Meiselas brothers unpack the broader implications of Trump-era policies impacting health care and civil rights, call out unethical actions from MAGA politicians, and discuss recent media revelations tied to political drama and abuse. Through their blend of impassioned commentary and brotherly candor, they highlight the urgent stakes for democracy and the disturbing normalization of cruelty in political discourse.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump's Public Meltdown and Post-SOTU Absence

• Erratic Social Media Rants:
  • Trump posted unhinged, incoherent attacks following the State of the Union, targeting Democrats and celebrities with insults—e.g., calling Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib “low IQ” and “lunatics” (00:46).
  • Quote (Political Commentator, 01:10):
    “This guy is truly demented... What a great leader. Donald Trump says. Here's to another 10, 20, or 30 years [of FIFA leadership]. That's what the American people are thinking about right now...”
• Disconnection from American Reality:
  • The hosts ridicule Trump for congratulating FIFA’s president while Americans struggle with economic issues like high credit card delinquency and low consumer confidence (01:12-02:22).
  • Trump’s priorities are highlighted as absurdly out of touch.

2. Trump Administration’s Plan to Withhold Medicaid from Minnesota

• J.D. Vance as Proxy:
  • With Trump absent, Senator J.D. Vance announced plans to temporarily halt Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing fraud concerns (04:35).
  • Quote (J.D. Vance, 04:35):
    “We have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding... to ensure the state of Minnesota takes its obligations seriously to be good stewards of the American people's tax money.”
• Hosts Frame It as Retribution:
  • The brothers describe the action as punitive and cruel, directly hurting Minnesota residents who rely on Medicaid (05:20).
  • Quote (Governor Tim Walz, paraphrased, 05:20):
    “Trump is weaponizing the entirety of the federal government to punish blue states like Minnesota. These cuts will be devastating for veterans, families with young kids, folks with disabilities, and working people.”
• Dismissal of Impact on Vulnerable Groups:
  • Vance claims the move targets only “fraudsters,” not children or vulnerable citizens (06:13).

3. Hypocrisy and Scandal in MAGA Circles

• Unethical Conduct by Politicians:
  • The episode highlights a sexual harassment case involving Rep. Tony Gonzalez, implicating the tragic suicide of a staffer, Regina Santos Aviles (07:36-10:24).
  • Her widower describes Gonzalez’s public persona as false and suggests unreleased messages would be even more damning (09:25).
  • Quote (Family Member, 09:25):
    “He just, he has, the man has no values. You know, he runs his whole campaign on family values... If I were to release everything... much deeper than what and much more graphic rather than what I presented to the American people.”
• Kristi Noem’s ‘Blanket Scandal’:
  • Discussion of Governor Kristi Noem’s rumored affair and odd behavior, including firing a pilot over a “blanket” concealing personal items (10:24).
  • The brothers underscore the non-normalcy of these behaviors in government.

4. MAGA Media Manipulation

• Astroturfed Online Influence:
  • The “Johnny Maga” Twitter/X account is revealed to be secretly run by a White House staffer, blurring lines between official propaganda and independent commentary (11:00).
  • Mainstream media figures, such as a CBS anchor referred to as “Tony D,” echo Trump’s messaging to a ludicrous extent.
• Senator Markwayne Mullin’s Manufacturing Claims:
  • Mullin appears on CNN, falsely claiming that trillions have been invested in US manufacturing under Trump (13:13).
  • The hosts point out data shows manufacturing jobs declined for eight months straight (13:57).

5. Epstein Files and Allegations Cover-up

• DOJ Withholding Records:
  • The Department of Justice is accused of hiding records from interviews with a woman alleging Epstein and Trump assaulted her (15:01).
  • Quote (Political Analyst, 15:01):
    “The DOJ seems very that they are Donald Trump's personal lawyers... if these accusations had any semblance of being false, then they would release the records.”
• Call for Accountability:
  • The brothers stress the need for transparency and highlight independent journalism on the matter.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Meltdown:
  “Donald Trump's post-State of the Union psychotic meltdown is truly a sight to behold.” (00:46)
• On J.D. Vance’s Medicaid Announcement:
  “We have to make you suffer. Okay? You guys are out of your mind. You guys are crazy people.” (06:31)
• On MAGA Media:
  “Our cabinet's more attractive. The Trump family is more attractive. I'm sorry. It's just the truth.” (Jesse Waters, 07:36, as quoted/mocked by hosts)
• On Political Hypocrisy:
  “He runs his whole campaign on family values... he's actually quite of a sick man.” (Family Member, 09:25)
• On Government Abuses:
  “The Trump regime is literally killing people again, over and over, en masse.” (05:20)
• On Media Collusion:
  “You don't even need Johnny MAGA when you've got that new CBS host who may as well be Johnny MAGA.” (11:00)
• On the DOJ and Epstein Allegations:
  “If these accusations had any semblance of being false, then they would release the records.” (15:01)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Topic | |-----------|----------------------------| | 00:46 | Trump’s SOTU post-meltdown | | 04:35 | J.D. Vance announces Minnesota Medicaid halt | | 05:20 | Gov. Tim Walz response, Trump’s use of government for retribution | | 06:13 | Vance dismisses impact on children, “fraudsters” | | 07:36 | MAGA scandals: Tony Gonzalez, Kristi Noem | | 09:25 | Interview with Aviles’ widower | | 11:00 | MAGA influencer accounts, media manipulation | | 13:13 | CNN appearance: Markwayne Mullin on manufacturing | | 15:01 | DOJ withholding Epstein/Trump allegations |

Tone and Takeaways

The Meiselas brothers blend raw outrage, biting satire, and straightforward analysis to expose what they see as the ongoing moral decay and weaponization of government under Trump and his allies. They are unapologetically critical, employing dark humor to emphasize the cruelty and absurdity of current right-wing politics. The episode is a call to vigilance, civic engagement, and support for truth-telling media—amplifying the voices of the vulnerable and exposing power abusers at every level.