The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump Has Worst Morning Ever as Victims Strike Back in DC

Date: September 3, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Overview

This episode focuses on what the hosts call one of Donald Trump's "worst mornings ever," as Jeffrey Epstein survivors hold a powerful press conference in Washington, D.C. The episode highlights Trump's attempts to overshadow the event with a controversial flyover, his response to growing criticism, and renewed scrutiny of his ties to Epstein. The Meiselas brothers dissect Trump's floundering public reactions, the chilling testimonies of survivors, and how the current administration and MAGA figures are attempting to deflect attention and accountability. The theme is both somber and defiant, with the brothers using biting humor and incredulity as they push back against official narratives, all while spotlighting the survivors' courage.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump’s Disastrous Morning and the Flyover Incident

• The hosts open by describing Trump’s "worst morning," where he allegedly ordered a White House flyover to intimidate Epstein survivors holding a public press conference.
  • "Donald Trump just had one of the worst mornings of his entire life and he tried to do a flyover over the Epstein victims press conference this morning to intimidate them." (00:29)
• The administration attempts to divert, claiming the flyover was due to the Polish leader’s visit, but the hosts and survivors see it as intimidation.
• Trump’s paradoxical online posts are mocked, especially his bizarre claim to want fundraising to “get to heaven.”
  • "I want to try to get to heaven. That's why I've launched a 24 hour Trump fundraising blitz and I'm asking everybody to chip in $15 to help me get to heaven. That's what this grifter is doing this morning." (01:19)

2. International Tensions and Weakening Alliances

• The hosts discuss a high-profile military parade in China featuring Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un, and other world leaders, seen as a counterweight to a "weak" United States.
  • They attribute this realignment to the so-called "Trump effect."
  • Trump's response: deploying U.S. warships and a nuclear submarine off Venezuela, apparently resulting in a fatal and controversial military incident.
  • Satirical criticism of Trump's social media behavior: "Hope you're having fun while you're conspiring against us." (02:39)

3. Chilling Survivor Testimonies Target Trump

• Extensive clips and summaries from the survivors’ press conference, with their words emphasized for impact.
  • A survivor directly addresses Trump:
    • "This is not a hoax. Like, it's not going to go away... we are not going to be silenced anymore." (Epstein Survivor, 03:58)
  • Survivors describe Epstein’s relationship with Trump, calling it his “biggest brag,” and recalling Epstein keeping their framed photograph together on his desk.
    • "...his biggest brag forever was that he was very good friends with Donald Trump. He had an 8 by 10 framed picture of him on his desk with the two of them, like they were very close." (Epstein Survivor, 04:38)
  • Another survivor describes a climate of impunity for Epstein due to his powerful friends, specifically naming Trump as "current president."
    • "Epstein had a free pass. He bragged about his powerful friends, including our current president, Donald Trump. It was his biggest brag, actually... I live every day with PTSD... This kind of trauma never leaves you. It breaks." (Epstein Survivor, 05:13)
  • Survivors share plans to independently compile and release the list of Epstein’s powerful associates.
    • "...us Epstein survivors have been discussing creating our own list. We know the names. Many of us were abused by them... it will be done by survivors and for survivors, no one else is involved." (Epstein Survivor, 07:44)

4. Trump’s Response: Denial and Discrediting Survivors

• Trump and MAGA media are shown labeling the survivors’ testimonies as a "hoax," a now-typical deflection tactic.
  • "We're having the most successful eight months of any president ever... that's what we should be talking about, not the Epstein hoax." (Political Figure or Spokesperson, 08:40)
• Fox News and other outlets avoid any real coverage of the survivors' event, focusing instead on foreign policy and blaming Biden for global instability.

5. Political Gaslighting and Evasion by MAGA Allies

• Key GOP figures, including now-Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Speaker “MAGA Mike” Johnson, are depicted as complicit, performing rhetoric-heavy deflections:
  • Hegseth blames China/Russia alignment on Biden's "weakness."
    • "The weakness of the previous administration has driven Russia and China closer together... lack of American leadership." (Political Figure or Spokesperson, 10:09)
  • Mike Johnson claims unprecedented transparency for Trump while paradoxically defending secrecy:
    • "He is as insistent as we are. He is the most transparent president in memory probably in the history of the country... And that's what this has been about." (MAGA Mike Johnson, 10:51)
• The hosts deride these statements as weak, dishonest, and detached from reality:
  • "So weak. So pathetic. Such liars. Such utter liars." (Political Commentator, 11:24)

6. Escalating Instability and Distraction Tactics

• Trump’s social media post demanding Hamas return hostages is mocked as performative and ineffective.
  • "That's your plan? Enable the most horrific atrocities to take place against innocent people in Gaza while you social media post, tell Hamas who..." (Political Commentator, 11:24)

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s desperation:
  • "I want to try to get to heaven. That's why I've launched a 24 hour Trump fundraising blitz and I'm asking everybody to chip in $15 to help me get to heaven. That's what this grifter is doing this morning." (Political Commentator, 01:19)
• Survivor’s defiance:
  • "This is not a hoax. Like, it's not going to go away. And like I said on my speech earlier, we are not going to be, we're not going to be silenced anymore. We will be speaking moving forward." (Epstein Survivor, 03:58)
• Epstein’s 'Trump brag':
  • "His biggest brag forever was that he was very good friends with Donald Trump. He had an 8 by 10 framed picture of him on his desk with the two of them, like they were very close." (Epstein Survivor, 04:38)
• Survivors create their own accountability list:
  • "We know the names. Many of us were abused by them... it will be done by survivors and for survivors, no one else is involved." (Epstein Survivor, 07:44)
• MAGA denial:
  • "We're having the most successful eight months of any president ever. And that's what I want to talk about. That's what we should be talking about, not the Epstein hoax." (Political Figure, 08:40)
• Host commentary:
  • "So weak. So pathetic. Such liars. Such utter liars." (Political Commentator, 11:24)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:29 – 02:30: Trump's disastrous morning and attempts to intimidate the Epstein survivors' press conference.
• 03:58 – 05:38: Survivor testimonies directly addressing Trump and exposing his close relationship with Epstein.
• 07:44 – 08:18: Survivors announce plan to compile and release their own accountability list.
• 08:40 – 10:51: MAGA and administration figures deflecting, denying, and gaslighting in response to press conference.
• 11:24 – 12:15: Satirical commentary on Trump’s foreign policy distractions and failed social media diplomacy.

Closing Reflection

The episode is a blend of gallows humor, sharp political critique, and poignant moral outrage. The hosts shine a spotlight on the remarkable tenacity of the Epstein survivors, while refusing to let Trump or his allies obfuscate or downplay their testimonies. By juxtaposing survivor quotes with the evasions and denials from MAGA political figures, the MeidasTouch brothers highlight the gulf between those seeking justice and those invested in preservation of power at all costs.