Loading summary
Ad
This episode is brought to you by LifeLock. Between two factor authentication, strong passwords and a VPN, you try to be in control of how your info is protected. But many other places also have it and they might not be as careful. That's why LifeLock monitors hundreds of millions of data points a second for threats. If your identity is stolen, they'll fix it, guaranteed or your money back. Save up to 40% your first year. Visit lifelock.com podcast for 40% off.
Lisa Schneider
Terms apply 10 years from today, Lisa Schneider will trade in her office job to become the leader of a pack of dogs as the owner of her own dog rescue. That is a second act made possible by the reskilling courses Lisa's taking now with AARP to help make sure her income lives as long as she does. And she can finally run with the big dogs and the small dogs who just think they're big dogs. That's why the younger you are, the more you need AARP. Learn more at aarp.org skills There are.
Forrester Representative
Research firms, there are consulting firms, and then there's Forrester. Forrester combines research based insights with hands on guidance that's focused on your needs and goals. Whether you're looking to align your organization or transform your business through generative AI, Forrester is on your side and by your side. Meet Today's forrester@forrester.com.
Mantis X Representative
Want to sharpen your aim, save money on ammo and train like the pros, all from the comfort of your home. Meet Mantis X, the cutting edge dry fire training system used by the Marine Corps, army and Special Forces to build precision and confidence. 94% of shooters report improved accuracy in just 20 minutes and you could be next. With Mantis X, you train with your own firearm anytime, anywhere without wasting a single round in less than two weeks. The system pays for itself and ammo savings alone. As a proud gun owner, I believe in the second Amendment. But rights come with responsibility. That means refining your accuracy, mastering your skills and staying prepared every time you train. Whether you're a new shooter or an experienced marksman, Mantis X helps you train smarter, shoot better and defend what matters most. Get yours today@mantisx.com that's mantisx.com Protesters getting very physical there.
Forrester Representative
Donald Trump is terrorizing the country right now. There were peaceful protests in Los Angeles and throughout California and Donald Trump unlawfully federalized the National Guard and turned the National Guard against against the people of Los Angeles. And then Donald Trump has put the Marines on an active ready mode ready to attack people In Los Angeles. This is what Donald Trump always wanted. He dreamed about terrorizing this country. Donald Trump is the enemy from within. And if you think that we are going to mince words here on the Midas Touch network, you're mistaken. We're going to call it out for what it is. No mincing words here. I just want to show you what was going on in la. Here's just another scene from the city as things escalated because of the chaos from Washington D.C. that was thrust into peaceful protests that were taking place here. Play this clip now. Donald Trump continues to make posts like this paid insurrectionist, exclamation point, Governor Gavin Newscomb and quote, Mayor, end quote, Bash should apologize to the people of Los Angeles or this post right here where Donald Trump says that he's going to liberate Los Angeles. We will take all such action necessary to liberate Los Angeles from the migrant invasion and put an end to these migrant riots or order will be restored, the illegals will be expelled and Los Angeles will be set free. Thank you for your attention to this matter, exclamation point. First off, just beyond weird that he always signs off. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Second off, you aren't liberating us. We here in Los Angeles, like love, respect the diversity that exists. Are you going to liberate us from ourselves? Is that the plan? Los Angeles, like most places in California, is a melting pot. We are proud of our immigrant heritage and our migrant populations who are hard working here. We all agree that if there are criminals, send the criminals out, arrest the criminals. So stipulated. That's not what the Trump regime is doing. They're going into factories with hard working people. They're going into the farms with hardworking people, people, the parking lots of Home Depot with people looking to work. They're going into the courtrooms, they're waiting in the bushes outside the courthouse of people who are going through a lawful process. They are attacking the hardworking migrant community here because ICE wants to escalate situations. They know when they tear families apart, when they rip apart mothers who are breastfeeding their children, when they take fathers away from their newborns and kids, when they rip apart families, people get pissed off. That's what ICE wants to happen. That's why they're targeting the hard working Latino communities here in Los Angeles and throughout the country. And then they're talking about, we're going to liberate you. Let's just be clear. As I said, we don't mince words here. Donald Trump is a Racist. Okay. Donald Trump wants to deport the black and brown people and bring in the white people. It's really as simple as that. Okay. He wants to get rid of. Yes. The Cubans. Who. If you think Donald Trump likes you, he doesn't. Okay. He hates you. The Venezuelans. You think he likes you. He doesn't. He hates you. Whether it's the Venezuelans, the Cubans, the Colombians, the Haitians, Mexicans, I can go on and on and on. He wants them gone. Why? Because he's racist. It's the color of their skin. He doesn't like you because of that. You know who he wants to bring in? The Afrikaners. The white Afrikaners from South Africa, where Trump will say they're the victims of a genocide in South Africa, which is not happening. Trump will bring in the president of South Africa, Ramaphusa. President Ramaphusa. By the way, President Ramaphosa from South Africa brings in the white Afrikaner Agriculture minister and says, hey, Donald, go ask the white Africaner Agriculture minister who's in my government from the opposing party if there's a genocide. You think he would be here if the. There was a genocide? I think I'd have the white African or agriculture minister if he was being genocided. What the hell are you talking about? And the people of South Africa and across the world are looking at this guy like he's an idiot. But that's what Trump wants. I think there's a name for that. I think it's called the Replacement theory, and I think that's what they want. Again, I'm not going to mince words here. Seems pretty obvious that that's their fricking plan. By the way, Donald Trump was falling all over himself yesterday. You saw this where he fell. Here's a photo of it. He fell walking up to Air Force One as he was heading to Camp David. Here's a photo of it. Here's a video of it. Let's play the clip. And then late last night, Donald Trump posted Looking really bad in la. Then he puts in all caps. Bring in the troops. Bring in the troops. As Yashar Ali says. Is that an order? Is that a suggestion? What the hell is happening to America right now? Bring in the troops. And I think, by the way, after Donald Trump fell, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was told that he had to fall so that Donald Trump would. Would not look as stupid. So Marco Rubio fell at the exact same spot so that he can make Donald Trump feel like, oh, we all fall. Literally. Watch this. Watch Rubio play this clip. Now, who is it that warned us all about this? Who was the person that told us that this was going to happen? It's as if we were given the evidence by, I don't know, someone like former Vice President Kamala Harris. But the corporate media refused to focus on it when we focused on it all the time here in the Midas Touch Network. Just watch what former Vice President Kamala Harris said. This is from October 23, 2024, after Donald Trump's former generals came out and said that Donald Trump said that he wanted the types of military generals that Adolf Hitler had. Trump wanted those Hitler generals is what he said. And former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation, but no one listened. Play the clip.
Kamala Harris
Yesterday, we learned that Donald Trump's former Chief of staff, John Kelly, a retired four star general, confirmed that while Donald Trump was president, he said he wanted generals like Adolf Hitler had. Donald Trump said that because he does not want a military that is loyal to the United States Constitution, he wants a military that is loyal to him. He wants a military who will be loyal to him personally. One that will obey his orders even when he tells them to break the law or abandon their oath to the Constitution of the United States. In just the past week, Donald Trump has repeatedly called his fellow Americans the enemy from within and even said that he would use the United States military to go after American citizens. And let's be clear about who he considers to be the enemy from within. Anyone who refuses to bend a knee or dares to criticize him would qualify in his mind as the enemy within. Like judges, like journalists, like nonpartisan election officials. It is deeply troubling and incredibly dangerous that Donald Trump would invoke Adolf Hitler, the man who is responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews and hundreds of thousands of Americans. All of this is further evidence for the American people of who Donald Trump really is. This is a window into who Donald Trump really is from the people who know him best.
Forrester Representative
Well, you listened. We listened. Are you listening now? Are you listening now? Here's the Los Angeles Police Department chief, and here he talks about how the feds made things very difficult on the LAPD the other day. Play this clip.
LAPD Chief
LAPD was not given advance notice that the federal operation, federal operations, would occur in that area. As a result, we were not pre positioned to respond immediately to unrest related to those actions. Once the call for assistance came in, LAPD responded within 38 minutes. And that sounds like a long time, but I'll tell you why that is. The response was impacted by traffic, crowd density in the in the area, with unrest occurring, hazardous conditions caused by tear gas that was previously deployed by federal agents.
Forrester Representative
At the all of this is going on. You have a real leader, President Zelensky, who's fighting for the survival of his country. I just want you to think about the contrast here. You have Donald Trump sending the National Guard against Americans, activating the Marines against Americans. And then you have President Zelensky in Ukraine fighting for the survival of his country, of his country, as Vladimir Putin sends drones and ballistic missiles on a daily basis killing innocent Ukrainians. And President Zelensky, while this was going on, was on ABC and he addressed America. Here's what he said earlier yesterday.
President Zelensky
Play this clip Trump this week comparing it to two children fighting in a park.
LAPD Chief
Sometimes you see two young children fighting like crazy. They hate each other and they're fighting in a park and you try and pull them apart. They don't want to be pulled. Sometimes you're better off letting them fight for a while and then pulling them apart.
President Zelensky
President Zelensky strongly refuting that notion of we are not playing in the park with the Russians like two boys, two kids. Putin is not a kid, Zelensky said, describing him as a maniac. So we can't compare and we cannot say, okay, let them fight for a while. Zelensky adding, and it's not about President Trump. Anyone living thousands of miles away can't fully understand the pain. Even parents who live in Ukraine cannot feel the pain of those who lost their children. The President telling the story of a man who lost his wife and three children in a missile strike, who told Zalinsky, every morning I'm looking, I'm just looking for my family. I am looking everywhere in the flat. I still feel that it was a nightmare. I go outside, I see a father who holds his little girl's hand, and the girl is just like my dead daughter. I feel physical pain. I can't do anything about it. It is limitless me. That's why we are not kids at the playground, Zelinsky says, adding, putin is a murderer who came to the park to kill kids. It is something Zelinsky says he has tried to convey to President Trump. But the relationship between the two has been tumultuous.
Forrester Representative
You know, and just to think about while all this was taking place, Donald Trump, was that a UFC fight? Look at him at a UFC fight. You see Ivanka behind him and Jared Kushner. You see them. Take a look at Kushner and them. They're laughing at you. They're laughing at you. They live in their 30 million dollar mansions. They're laughing at you because they're taking advantage of you. They lied to you. They think it's funny. They think you're a joke. That's the truth. That's the truth. And the you is everybody other than their little crew at Mar a Lago and for the Latinas, for Trump, Ilya Garcia, who led that senator, state senator from Florida, or the Cubans, for Trump, Maga Republican Congresswoman Salazar. You think they want you at Mar a Lago? You think they want you at Mar. They're laughing at you as they take your people and send them back to Cuba. They take your people and send them back to Maduro. As they take your people and send them back. Then maybe concentration camps in El Salvador, maybe Libya. Who knows? Who knows? And they're laughing at you. At Mar a Lago as Donald Trump sells his meme coins and makes billions of dollars grifting off the White House. They're laughing at you. They're laughing at you. So wake the hell up. Recognize what's going on. Know what we're fighting for. Know what we're fighting against. Know how Donald Trump tries to divide us. Think for yourself. Stand up for yourself. Stand up for your family. Have dignity. Don't join this MAGA cult. Stand up for yourself for real. Hit. Subscribe let's get to 5 million subscribers. New Midas merch drop.
Ad
Check out the latest Pro democracy sticker packs. T shirts, hats, sweatshirts and more, all@store.midas touch.com.
Release Date: June 9, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
In the episode titled "Trump Kills His Term When He Does the Unthinkable," The MeidasTouch Network delivers a fervent critique of former President Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric. The discussion delves into Trump's alleged attempts to undermine democracy, exacerbate civil unrest, and propagate racist policies. Through a combination of insightful analysis, impactful clips, and passionate commentary, the Meiselas brothers present a compelling narrative on the dangers posed by Trump's continued influence in American politics.
The episode begins with a deep dive into Donald Trump's recent actions concerning civil unrest in Los Angeles. The hosts argue that Trump has unlawfully federalized the National Guard, turning them against the very citizens they are sworn to protect.
Forrester Representative (02:34): "Donald Trump is terrorizing the country right now. ... Donald Trump is the enemy from within."
The discussion highlights how Trump's decisions have escalated tensions, leading to violent confrontations and a breakdown of trust between law enforcement and the community.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to exposing what the hosts describe as Trump's overtly racist intentions. They assert that Trump's immigration policies are designed to target and deport non-white populations while favoring white immigrants.
Forrester Representative (04:50): "Donald Trump is a Racist. ... He wants to deport the black and brown people and bring in the white people."
The hosts provide specific examples, mentioning Trump's disdain for various immigrant groups, including Cubans, Venezuelans, and Mexicans, and his preference for Afrikaners from South Africa. They label this as part of a broader "Replacement theory" agenda aimed at altering America's demographic fabric.
Addressing the strain between federal authorities and local law enforcement, the podcast features insights from the Los Angeles Police Department.
LAPD Chief (11:42): "LAPD was not given advance notice that the federal operations would occur in that area."
The hosts argue that Trump's interference has hampered the LAPD's ability to respond effectively to unrest, highlighting the negative repercussions of federal overreach on local policing efforts.
A poignant comparison is drawn between Trump's divisive tactics and President Volodymyr Zelensky's unifying leadership in Ukraine.
Forrester Representative (12:17): "You have a real leader, President Zelensky, who's fighting for the survival of his country."
The discussion underscores Zelensky's resilience in the face of Russian aggression, portraying him as a stark contrast to Trump's destabilizing presence in American politics.
The episode incorporates powerful clips from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Zelensky, reinforcing the hosts' critiques of Trump.
Kamala Harris (09:35): "Donald Trump is a window into who Donald Trump really is from the people who know him best."
President Zelensky (13:21): "Putin is a murderer who came to the park to kill kids."
These clips serve to bolster the podcast's arguments, providing authoritative voices that condemn Trump's actions and rhetoric.
The hosts reflect on recent public incidents involving Trump, using them as metaphors for his failing leadership.
Forrester Representative (08:55): "Donald Trump was falling all over himself yesterday. ... Let's play the clip."
They discuss instances where Trump's physical mishaps are perceived as symbolic of his diminishing influence and credibility, further questioning his suitability for leadership.
Concluding the episode, the hosts paint a grim picture of America's future under Trump's continued influence, warning of potential authoritarianism and societal division.
Forrester Representative (14:46): "They're laughing at you as they take your people and send them back to Cuba."
The episode emphasizes the urgency of rejecting Trump's divisive agenda and standing up for democratic values to prevent further erosion of societal cohesion.
The MeidasTouch Podcast's episode on Donald Trump presents a thorough and impassioned examination of the former president's actions and their ramifications on American democracy. By intertwining factual analysis with emotional appeals and authoritative testimonials, the Meiselas brothers deliver a compelling call to action for their listeners to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding democratic principles.
Notable Quotes:
This episode serves as a stark reminder of the persistent challenges to democracy and the importance of informed and active civic engagement. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to The MeidasTouch Podcast, this episode offers critical insights into the current political landscape and the imperative to uphold democratic values.