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A massive 8.7 earthquake in the Kamachka region of Russia. You saw right there an apartment that was right near where the earthquake was caused massive damage, triggered tsunami warnings across Hawaii and of course all of the West Coast. I'll show you another angle right here of the 8.7 earthquake as it hit. You can see right here. Just, just watch this. Here, play this clip. As you can see, you know, the whales washing up the shores of Japan. Here, play this clip as the tide pulled out. Here, play this. Cl you know there's going to be natural disasters. We can't prevent these things from happening. And, and it's important that we approach things with science, with logic, with intelligence. We don't have that here with the Trump regime. Instead, we have Donald Trump's disastrous trip to Scotland where he talked about more cover up about Jeffrey Epstein, where he bragged about fake trade deals and said Europe's gonna give us $600 billion. Then Europe said, no, we're not. And Trump says Japan's gonna give us $550 billion as a signing bonus. Then Japan says, no, we're not. And there's no actual trade deals being signed. Like there's no paperwork. I mean, just take a look at what Donald Trump looks like. I mean, this guy is rotting before our very eyes. I mean, this was an interview that he did yesterday where he was just continuing to just sniffle throughout the whole process. Here, play this clip for a couple of months.
Donald Trump
And, you know, we're dealing with China. We just concluded a deal for everybody. I think what they did is very smart, you know.
News Anchor or Political Commentator
And here's how BBC News is reporting what Donald Trump said on Air Force One. Trump says that Jeffrey Epstein stole young women from his Mar A Lago spa. The only thing I would change BBC is girls, underage girls is what Donald Trump said, that Epstein stole the girls, like his property, though. That's how Donald Trump talked about it. That Epstein stole Donald Trump's help, his property. He stole him from Donald Trump. And in Donald Trump said he didn't like that. And then Epstein did it again, and Donald Trump didn't like that his property was being stolen. As our editor in chief, Ron Philip Koski writes, I think maybe, maybe Donald Trump and his team should have focus group this one before rolling it out. Doesn't seem too helpful. Tim o' Brien writes, he stole her, right? Referring to these underage girls like Virginia Giuffre, who were working in the Mar A Lago spa as towel girls. That was part of the funnel that Epstein used. Underage girls, homeless girls would get jobs at Mar A Lago. They'd work in the spa as towel girls, like Virginia Giuffre did. Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell would come over and say, oh, you're homeless and looks like Donald Trump gave you this job. How much money are you making? You. You want to work with Epstein? Epstein has massage, likes massages. And then Epstein would sex traffic the underage girls. And Donald Trump is saying that he was aware of that taking place. That. And. But the way Donald Trump described it was more of, he stole. He stole my help, he stole my property. He stole her. And as Tim o' Brien says, yeah, Trump saw it as a property transfer, like a, like a real estate deal. Virginia Giuffre, who has since died by suicide, was a teenager at the time. She was a girl, 17 years old. Epstein began sexually abusing and trafficking her from Mar A Lago. And just so you see the video of it, we played the audio, but just so you hear the video of it, Trump goes, people were taken out of the spa, hired by Epstein. I told them, stop taking our people, stop stealing our people. You're stealing our girls at Mar A Lago. And then a reporter says, was one of those stolen people, Virginia Giuffre, the underage girl, who was sex trafficked by Epstein. And Trump's like, I think so. He stole her. Here, play this clip. Mr. President, Epstein has a certain Reputation, obviously. Just curious, were some of the workers.
Donald Trump
That were taken from you. Were some of them young women? Were some of them.
News Anchor or Political Commentator
Were some of them young women?
Donald Trump
Well, I don't want to say, but everyone knows the people that were taken. And it was. The concept of taking people that work for me is bad, but that story's been pretty well out there. And the answer is, yes, they were. Yeah. What did they do in the spa? Yeah, people that work in the spa. I have a great spa, one of the best spas in the world at Mar a Lago. And people were taken out of the spa, hired by him. In other words, gone. And other people would come and complain, this guy is taking people from the spa. I didn't know that. And then when I, I heard about it, I told him, I said, listen, we don't want you taking our people. Whether it was spa or not spa, I don't want them taking people. And he was fine. And then not too long after that, he did it again. And I said, out of here.
T-Mobile Representative
Mr. President, did one of those stolen.
Liquid IV Representative
You know, persons that include Virginia Nephrey?
Donald Trump
I don't know. I think she worked at the spouse. I think so. I think that was one of the people. He stole her. And by the way, she had no complaints about us, as you know, none whatsoever.
News Anchor or Political Commentator
And again, just look at this guy. Like, look at him. His approval rating is plummeting. We showed you recently the Gallup poll where his approval was 37%, the lowest it's been. The new Reuters Ipsos poll has his approval at 40%. On the issue of immigration, it's 43%. On the economy, only 38% of people approve. I mean, he is utterly despised right now by the American people. Donald Trump is bragging about the tariffs on the American people. There's, like an effective tariff rate. If you blend all of his tariffs against the world, somewhere around 18% or 20%. That's a tax. That's a tax on Americans, on companies, on importers that are getting passed on to the consumers, as Scott Horton says. Trump. This is from the Financial Times. Trump is levying more taxes on U.S. consumers than any president in history. We essentially have a national sales tax of 18 to 20% that we're paying in addition to all of our other taxes. He's built a massive propaganda machine to explain to people that he's not doing exactly what he's doing. Donald Trump's tariff BLITZ that brings us levies to the highest level. Since the 1930s, Washington has locked in tariffs on almost 45% of American imports. We're taxing ourselves so Trump can give tax cuts to the billionaires. One of the things he's trying to. This is the propaganda. They're trying to find the tax revenue amongst poor Americans or low income Americans or middle class while giving the tax cuts to the billionaires. And they're trying to make up tax revenue by taxing low income and hardworking Americans. And then Donald Trump and White House post, welcome to the golden age. Thanks to the leadership of POTUS, the US has generated $150 billion in tariff revenues within the past six months. As Chris Hayes says. So they're bragging about how much they're taxing Americans, which is, I gotta say something I've literally never seen from politicians before. Also, the White House is lobbying Republican senators to vote down a bill that would restrict stock trading. Members of Congress, why do they care? As Yashir Ali puts it, because the ban would be extended to include the President and the Vice President. Andrew Desiderio Scoops can read the full story. But Donald Trump wants this. This could be we should ban stock trading and it should apply to Donald Trump and the vp. Why is all this self dealing and grifting? Why is Donald Trump ban making all this money on meme coins and bitcoins and selling all of this stuff? It's a massive conflict of interest. It's unlawful. It should be banned. I don't care if you're a Democrat or you're a Republican or an independent or a rhinoceros. I don't care. Okay, you should be banned from stock trading if you're a politician. If you want to be a stock trader, go work at Goldman Sachs or go work in a bank. I want do it. But, but don't do it when you're a politician. When you're a public servant, you're a public servant. That should mean. Ghislaine Maxwell issued a list of demands also to Congress for her testimony. She was emboldened by her meeting with Trump's Department of Justice on Thursday and Friday. So she told Congress, I ain't gonna sit with you on August 11th. I didn't care if you've subpoenaed me for August 11th. I don't care. She goes, I want immunity from you, Congress. I want to dictate the location. It ain't happening in the Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Correctional Facility where I'm incarcerated. Number number three, I want all of the questions written in advance. And number four, I'm going to dictate the Time Congress, when this takes place, and it ain't taking place on the 11th, I'm going to take the deposition after my habeas petition gets ruled on by a district court where she's going to make all the arguments that her the case was a hoax and it should be dismissed. That's of course what she's going to argue there. And when the Supreme Court finishes ruling on my appeal, my petition for certioraries. So I dictate the time, the questions. I want immunity and I'll tell you the location. And Congress is like, no, but Donald Trump gave her all that crap. Donald Trump gave her immunity, rushed to give a freaking convicted sex trafficker immunity, gave her a golden ticket for a retrial. It's horrific. You want to see where your tax dollars are going though right now? This is what Kristi Noem is doing. She's cosplaying in Argentina. She's there with Corey Lewandowski who she's very close with. We'll just say that you can google Christine Ohm and Corey Lewandowski, see their background together. Here she is on a horse. As our editor in chief Ron Philip Koski says, I think the climate in Argentina made Kristi Gnomes lips a little bit bigger. This is a real video that the U.S. department of Homeland Security put out yesterday showing the work that she's doing. This is where our taxpayer dollars are going. I kid you not. This is real. Play this clip. I also want to highlight the fact that the Trump EPA led by Lee Zeller Sheldon is saying that they are issuing draft plans to overturn the EPA's long standing finding from 2009 scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human health and welfare. A move that would seek to remove the basis for all climate regulation. So the hook with which the EPA is able to regulate the climate and to regulate businesses is, is a finding that greenhouse gases threaten human health and welfare. So based on public safety, the federal government can issue regulations and can protect our environment. But if you say that there are no threats to human health and welfare caused by greenhouse gases, well then there's no basis for the EPA to exist. So Lee Zeldin is basically saying, you know, we, we're basically the EPA is a fraud, you know, the same way the Department of Education is destroying itself. Well, Lee Zeldin saying is we're basically a fraudulent entity. We think that greenhouse gases are great and that pollution is fine and therefore we don't have any authority to do anything. So the Trump regime is doing that. Let me finally tell you what we're doing at the Midas Touch Network. We're traveling the country we're going to be in. We're traveling the country with the AFL CIO on their Union Bus tour. We're taking stops across the country. We're highlighting that there. But then also we're working with Move on. And we will be the exclusive media partner of the Won't Back Down F Around and Flip the House event featuring Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congresswoman Ansari. Our very own Adam Mockler will be the emcee. The event will be taking place in Phoenix, Arizona on August 3rd. Go to won't backdowntour.com, to reserve a space if you want to be there. Won't backdown tour.com show up at the August 3rd event. Then we're going to be in Omaha on August 23rd. And again, Adam Mockler, very own Midas Mighty will be the host. We're working on this event with Move On. We're happy to be the media sponsor there and excited for that. I'll have my interview with Senator Chris Murphy out later today. Thanks for watching everybody. Hit subscribe and let's get to 6 million subscribers. New Midas Merch Drop Check out the latest Pro Democracy sticker packs, T shirts, hats, sweatshirts and more all@store.midas touch.com.
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The MeidasTouch Podcast: "Trump in Terror as He Traps Himself and Quake Hits" – Detailed Summary
Release Date: July 30, 2025
In this compelling episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve into a tumultuous period marked by natural disasters and political turmoil. Balancing incisive political analysis with their trademark brotherly banter, the Meiselas brothers provide listeners with a comprehensive look at recent events shaping the national and global landscape.
The episode opens with a harrowing report on the 8.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the Kamchatka region of Russia.
Damage and Immediate Impact: The hosts describe extensive destruction, including the devastation of apartment complexes near the epicenter. Tsunami warnings ripple through Hawaii and the entire West Coast, highlighting the earthquake's far-reaching effects.
"A massive 8.7 earthquake in the Kamachka region of Russia. You saw right there an apartment that was right near where the earthquake was caused massive damage, triggered tsunami warnings across Hawaii and of course all of the West Coast." (01:06)
Visual Evidence: They reference video clips showing whales washing ashore in Japan and dramatic tidal changes, underscoring the earthquake's environmental repercussions.
"Here, just watch this. Here, play this clip as the tide pulled out." (02:15)
Scientific Approach to Natural Disasters: Emphasizing the inevitability of natural disasters, the brothers advocate for a science-based response, contrasting it with the current administration's handling.
"We can't prevent these things from happening. And, and it's important that we approach things with science, with logic, with intelligence." (02:45)
Transitioning from natural disasters, the podcast shifts focus to a critical analysis of former President Donald Trump's actions and policies, particularly highlighting his handling of crises and controversial associations.
The brothers scrutinize Trump's recent trip to Scotland, presenting it as a series of failed trade negotiations.
Unfulfilled Promises: Trump’s boasts about securing lucrative trade deals with Europe and Japan are dissected, revealing a lack of substantive agreements.
"Donald Trump's disastrous trip to Scotland where he talked about more cover up about Jeffrey Epstein, where he bragged about fake trade deals and said Europe's gonna give us $600 billion. Then Europe said, no, we're not." (02:30)
Personal Demeanor: They critique Trump's demeanor during negotiations, commenting on his appearance and behavior.
"Just take a look at what Donald Trump looks like. I mean, this guy is rotting before our very eyes." (02:55)
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to unraveling Trump’s entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein and the ensuing scandal.
Trump’s Statements on Epstein: The hosts analyze Trump’s downplaying of Epstein’s criminal activities, specifically his involvement in trafficking underage girls at Mar-a-Lago.
"Trump is saying that he was aware of that taking place. That. And. But the way Donald Trump described it was more of, he stole. He stole my help, he stole my property." (04:50)
Virginia Giuffre’s Tragic Story: The podcast highlights the heartbreaking case of Virginia Giuffre, an underage girl trafficked by Epstein, and critiques Trump’s inadequate acknowledgment of her suffering.
"Virginia Giuffre, who has since died by suicide, was a teenager at the time. She was a girl, 17 years old. Epstein began sexually abusing and trafficking her from Mar A Lago." (05:30)
Approval Ratings Decline: Citing recent polls, the brothers emphasize Trump’s declining popularity amidst the scandals.
"His approval rating is plummeting. We showed you recently the Gallup poll where his approval was 37%, the lowest it's been. The new Reuters Ipsos poll has his approval at 40%." (07:04)
The discussion advances to Trump's economic strategies, particularly his imposition of tariffs, which the hosts argue function as indirect taxes on American consumers.
Impact of Tariffs: They explain how Trump's tariffs accumulate to an effective tax rate between 18-20%, burdening both consumers and businesses.
"Trump is bragging about the tariffs on the American people. There's, like an effective tariff rate. If you blend all of his tariffs against the world, somewhere around 18% or 20%. That's a tax on Americans." (07:15)
Propaganda Machine: The podcast criticizes Trump's administration for promoting these tariffs under the guise of trade success while they adversely affect the populace.
"He's built a massive propaganda machine to explain to people that he's not doing exactly what he's doing." (07:50)
The brothers address the ethical concerns surrounding Trump’s financial activities, advocating for stricter regulations.
Stock Trading Concerns: Highlighting reports, they call for a ban on stock trading for politicians to eliminate conflicts of interest.
"I want you banned from stock trading if you're a politician. If you want to be a stock trader, go work at Goldman Sachs or go work in a bank. I want do it. But, but don't do it when you're a politician." (08:30)
Legal and Ethical Implications: They discuss the potential for self-dealing and grifting, citing Trump’s involvement with meme coins and cryptocurrencies as problematic.
"It's a massive conflict of interest. It's unlawful. It should be banned." (08:45)
The podcast sheds light on instances of alleged misuse of funds by political figures, exemplified by Senator Kristi Noem's trip to Argentina.
Kristi Noem’s Trip: Critiquing the expenditure of taxpayer money on what they describe as superficial activities, the brothers question the prioritization of resources.
"This is what Kristi Noem is doing. She's cosplaying in Argentina. She's there with Corey Lewandowski who she's very close with." (10:15)
Environmental Policies Undermined: They highlight the Trump-era EPA’s attempts to overturn foundational climate regulations, arguing it undermines environmental protection efforts.
"The Trump EPA led by Lee Zeller Sheldon is saying that they are issuing draft plans to overturn the EPA's long standing finding from 2009 scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human health and welfare." (12:00)
Concluding the episode, the Meiselas brothers pivot to their organization's efforts in promoting democracy and engaging with the community.
Union Bus Tour and Events: They announce collaboration with the AFL-CIO on a Union Bus Tour and upcoming events featuring prominent political figures.
"We're traveling the country with the AFL CIO on their Union Bus tour... featuring Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congresswoman Ansari." (13:30)
Engagement and Support: Encouraging listeners to participate, they emphasize the importance of collective action in supporting democratic values.
"Hit subscribe and let's get to 6 million subscribers." (14:00)
"We can't prevent these things from happening. And, and it's important that we approach things with science, with logic, with intelligence." – News Anchor/Political Commentator (02:45)
"Donald Trump's disastrous trip to Scotland where he talked about more cover up about Jeffrey Epstein..." – News Anchor/Political Commentator (02:30)
"I want you banned from stock trading if you're a politician." – News Anchor/Political Commentator (08:30)
"The White House is lobbying Republican senators to vote down a bill that would restrict stock trading." – News Anchor/Political Commentator (09:50)
"We're taxing ourselves so Trump can give tax cuts to the billionaires." – News Anchor/Political Commentator (07:35)
In this episode, The MeidasTouch Podcast delivers a potent mix of current events analysis and political critique, focusing on the ramifications of Donald Trump's actions both domestically and internationally. Through detailed examination of natural disasters, political scandals, economic policies, and ethical governance, the Meiselas brothers underscore the pressing need for accountability and informed citizenship. Their passionate discourse not only informs but also mobilizes listeners to engage actively in preserving democratic values.
For those seeking an insightful and engaging take on contemporary political issues, this episode stands out as a must-listen, encapsulating the essence of The MeidasTouch Network's mission to support democracy through informed discussion and community engagement.