Trump Loses His Mind as His Approval Crashes - The MeidasTouch Podcast

Summary

The MeidasTouch Podcast Episode Summary Episode Title: Trump Loses His Mind as His Approval Crashes
Release Date: April 20, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Overview

In the April 20, 2025 episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, the Meiselas brothers delve deep into the tumultuous state of former President Donald Trump's approval ratings and the broader implications of his actions on American democracy and international relations. Combining sharp political analysis with their signature brotherly banter, the episode provides a comprehensive critique of Trump's declining influence and the repercussions for both the U.S. economy and its global standing.

Trump's Plummeting Approval Ratings

Political Commentator kicks off the discussion by addressing the significant decline in Donald Trump's approval ratings:

"[00:58] 'Donald Trump is the most loathsome president in the history of the United States. The most contemptible individual in the world right now.'"

The commentator highlights that Trump's approval on critical issues, including the economy, has reached unprecedented lows, even within Republican pro-Trump polls. This widespread disapproval is not limited to a single demographic but spans across various sections of society, both domestically and internationally.

Trump's Contentious Social Media Presence

The conversation shifts to Trump's current activities on social media, where despite his waning approval, he continues to post provocative content:

"[03:20] 'Donald Trump then posts this yesterday. It's post after post after post like this ranked choice voting is one of the greatest threats to democracy.'"

These posts are criticized as being detached from reality and indicative of Trump's refusal to acknowledge his diminishing support. The commentator accuses Trump of projecting a strong image while internally panicking about his influence and the potential economic fallout.

Economic Implications of Trump's Policies

A substantial portion of the episode is dedicated to analyzing the economic consequences of Trump's policies:

"[07:45] 'Goldman Sachs economists were learning estimate that the US could lose as much as 0.3% of its entire GDP, or $90 billion, from a plunge in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products.'"

The hosts discuss the negative impact of Trump's aggressive trade policies, drawing parallels to the Smoot-Hawley tariffs of the 1930s. They emphasize that current tariffs under Trump are harsher and contributing to significant economic downturns, including declining stock markets and increasing costs of living, exemplified by rising egg prices from $2.99 to $6.23.

International Relations and Trade Negotiations

The episode critiques Trump's handling of international trade negotiations, particularly with Japan:

"[09:10] 'The Financial Times is reporting that the delegation from Japan returned to Tokyo without reaching a deal with Donald Trump on tariffs.'"

This failure to secure trade agreements is portrayed as a testament to Trump's lack of strategic planning and competence. The inability to swiftly negotiate deals is seen as detrimental to both American interests and international relations.

Interview with Charlie Angus: Canada's Stand Against Trump

A pivotal moment in the episode is the interview with Charlie Angus, a former Member of Parliament in Canada and a leader in the Elbows Up Resistance movement:

"[11:38] Charlie Angus: 'We are true. We are north, we are strong, we are free. And we are ready for this fight, Donald.'"

Angus expresses gratitude towards Trump for unintentionally uniting Canada against his policies. He underscores Canada's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the rule of law, positioning the nation firmly against Trump's vision. This segment highlights the international backlash Trump faces and the strengthening resolve of allied nations to counter his influence.

The Threat to Democracy

The hosts repeatedly emphasize the dangers Trump poses to democratic institutions:

"[10:25] 'Trump is throwing people into concentration camps, extermination camps, ICE detention centers with no due process.'"

Through vivid descriptions and alarming statements, the podcast portrays Trump's actions as authoritarian, undermining fundamental democratic principles and human rights.

Community and Support for Democracy

The episode concludes by reinforcing the importance of collective action and support for democratic values. The Meiselas brothers rally their audience, the MeidasMighty, to stand against Trump's detrimental influence and advocate for the preservation of democracy.

Notable Quotes

Political Commentator at [00:58]:

"Donald Trump is the most loathsome president in the history of the United States. The most contemptible individual in the world right now."
Political Commentator at [03:20]:

"Donald Trump then posts this yesterday. It's post after post after post like this ranked choice voting is one of the greatest threats to democracy."
Charlie Angus at [11:38]:

"We are true. We are north, we are strong, we are free. And we are ready for this fight, Donald."
Political Commentator at [10:25]:

"Trump is throwing people into concentration camps, extermination camps, ICE detention centers with no due process."

Conclusion

In this episode, The MeidasTouch Podcast provides a scathing analysis of Donald Trump's deteriorating approval ratings and the extensive negative impacts of his policies on both the U.S. and the international community. Through incisive commentary and a powerful interview with Charlie Angus, the Meiselas brothers emphasize the urgent need to uphold democratic values and resist authoritarian tendencies. The episode serves as a rallying call for listeners to unite in support of democracy and counteract the divisive influence of Trump.

Transcript

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Charlie Angus (0:50)

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Political Commentator (0:58)

Hey, Donald, America hates you. The world hates you. You are the most loathsome president in the history of the United States. The most contemptible individual in the world right now. And Americans and the world are letting you know how we all collectively feel about you. History will not look kindly on you and your ilk. That protest I showed at the beginning of this video was from Cincinnati's 5051 protest on Saturday. We saw thousands of protests like that in towns and cities across America. I'll be doing a whole other video highlighting the signs, the protests, another successful day of opposing the regime. So what's Donald Trump doing as his approval is plummeting to new low? Donald Trump's approval on the economy, the lowest it's ever been, including his first term. Donald Trump's approval on all other issues, plummeting. Donald Trump's overall approval plummeting across the board. Even in Republican pro Trump polls, he's underwater. So Donald Trump's posting this why? Because he's a liar, he's a fraud, he's a sexual predator, he's a felon. This is what people like that do. Here's what he posts. Trump's best poll numbers ever. Thank you. Exclamation point, detached from reality, AKA a fraud. Donald Trump then posts this yesterday. It's post after post after post like this ranked choice voting is one of the greatest threats to democracy. It is total and very fraudulent. Joke. And he puts joke in caps. Okay, I think you're referring to yourself. You, Donald, are the greatest threat to democracy. Then Donald Trump posts the following. I look forward to having Easter service early tomorrow morning at the White House. Exclamation point does Every sentence you use, Donald, have to have an exclamation point. We don't look forward to you being in the White House for Easter. You know who also doesn't look forward to you being in the White House on Easter? The Pope. Yeah, Pope Francis skipped the Vatican's official meeting with Vice President J.D. vance on Saturday, instead having his number two give the Vice President a lecture on compassion, according to a Vatican statement. The Vatican said that they lectured J.D. vance on issues about immigration and world peace. And the Pope was not having that meeting with J.D. vance. Well, Donald Trump was posting ISIS style torture videos yesterday. Like this post right here. I mean, this is from Donald Trump's official count account and he's posting photos and it has this ominous music in the background of putting migrants into concentration camps, extermination camps in El Salvador, without due process. Trump keeps reposting these torture videos over and over again on Easter. He has hate in his heart. As I've said before, he's a felon. He's a sexual predator. He's been found liable for sexual assault. Okay, he's a criminal. Like, so I don't think we should be like, whoa, he's doing this. He's a criminal. He's also weak. Did you see the video I made yesterday where you know how we've been reporting Donald Trump is panicking on this, Donald Trump is panicking on that. And sometimes I get the comments, oh, he's not panicking. He looks like he's just doing fine. I said, that's his pretending to project a strong man image when he's panicking. Behind the scenes, what's been happening is Donald Trump's economic advisers on his Cabinet, like Scott Besant, his Treasury Secretary, Howard Lutnick, his Commerce Secretary, keep hearing Donald Trump pacing around the White House fretting and saying, am I going to cause a 1929? Am I going to cause a 1929? Am I going to be responsible for a great depression? The guy is weak, pathetic and scared. And this is what he's sending to his supporters as well. I subscribe to his email list so you don't have to. As Donald Trump sees these protests spreading again across the country, this is the email that he sends to his followers, or I should say his culture. Ben, be honest. Are you still a true MAGA patriot? I'm running a quick MAGA survey to find out who's still standing with me. If you are, you'll pass it easily. But you've never let me down, so I'm not worried at all. Complete it now and you'll earn a Trump merit badge. And apparently the Trump merit badge is an American flag with Donald Trump's name on it in gold, a clear violation of the flag code. But also, regardless of what political party you're from, why are you plastering your name on our flag like that? Should you the heck off no matter what party you're from? But I guess the Trump cult pledges allegiance to Trump, not the flag, not the United States of America. Oh, by the way, when you click that, Trump grips off you and asks you for money. Surprise, surprise. Not surprisingly either. The Financial Times is reporting that the delegation from Japan returned to Tokyo without reaching a deal with Donald Trump on tariffs. Here's the headline from the Financial Times. Donald Trump weighs in on Japan trade talks. But Tokyo team leaves without a deal. The first in the queue for negotiations was being closely watched for signs of a U.S. strategy. News flash, there is no strategy. Donald Trump is just attacking allies and adversaries alike. Although for Donald Trump, allies are now his adversaries. And of course, he kisses Putin's ass. Spencer Akeemian says Japan has a lower tariff rate than the United States does. What is taking so long to sign an imaginary trade deal and them and with them and pretend that we accomplished something? Even Japan's like, what the heck are they doing? The fact that you can't quickly, like literally within 24 hours make up a make believe trade deal with Japan to announce just shows how utterly incompetent this regime is. Going back to what I said at the outset of this video. Trump's approval rating on the economy is now at its lowest of his entire presidential career. As a Kimian says the Most ineffective first 100 days of a presidency that many of us will ever see in our lifetimes, an unnecessary disaster from the get go. Donald Trump was always a disaster. So it doesn't shock me that this is happening. If you want to look at Easter egg prices, despite Donald Trump saying the prices are so low on Easter for eggs, that there are too many eggs, they're too cheap, he says. He says mission accomplished. He made him so cheap. Nope. In 2024, if you look at what eggs cost, $2.99 now, $6.23 on average. If you look at the NASDAQ, the Dow, the S and P, you just take a look at a straight line down during the Trump regime, you'll notice under President Biden, it steadily went up, up, up, up, up, up, up. Then under Donald Trump, you see it falling significantly. Almost a straight Line down right now, as Sean Broderick, economist, puts it, posting this for later, pay it no mind. And he's showing the way the markets looked during the Great Depression and when the Smoot Hawley tariffs were announced in 1930 or so. Just so you know, Trump's tariffs are far more harsh than even the Smoot Hawley tariffs. And if you start looking at the chart, it's going in that direction right now. Goldman Sachs economists were learning estimate that the US could lose as much as 0.3% of its entire GDP, or $90 billion, from a plunge in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products. Early signs of the pullback are starting to show up in economic data. That's from Bloomberg. I think it's going to be more than that. When Goldman says that's the maximum, I think the damage is going to actually be much higher. As Canada's boycotting everything, boycotting tourism, we're seeing a massive boycott from Europe. And of course they're boycotting. Trump's throwing people in concentration camps, extermination camps, ICE detention centers with no due process, and then trying to deny people habeas corpus. It's horrific. And some of Donald Trump's top advisors or top allies, who he takes meetings with, remember Donald Trump a few weeks back says that he listens to Laura Loomer on hiring and firing and she's one of the more influential people, is Trump's words. Here's what one of Donald Trump's top people posted yesterday, again, the day before Easter. In most countries, when you cross into the country illegally, you're shot to death on site. Trump is gracious. Democrats should be happy he's deporting the illegals on planes. There's always alternatives. Just look at how trespasses, trespassers are treated on other foreign borders. So utterly horrific, horrific stuff. So I had the opportunity to interview Charlie Angus, former Member of Parliament in Canada, one of the leaders of the Elbows Up Resistance tour in Canada right now. And he says it perfectly, perfectly. Take it away, Charlie.