Trump Loses It as Emergency UN Meeting Condemns Him

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Trump Loses It as Emergency UN Meeting Condemns Him

Podcast: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Date: January 5, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Key Contributor: Ron Filipowski

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Overview: Episode Theme and Purpose

This episode centers on a historic and controversial event: the United Nations Security Council’s emergency session following the United States' military action in Venezuela under Donald Trump’s leadership. The brothers, joined by legal analyst Ron Filipowski, dissect the global outrage, America’s isolation on the world stage, and Trump's own real-time social media meltdown. The show juxtaposes the official international condemnations with MAGA-aligned U.S. media narratives, analyzing the grave implications for American democracy and global stability.

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Breakdown of Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump's Response Amid Global Condemnation (00:00–00:59)

• Ron Filipowski details Trump's online response:
  • Trump is “losing it” and flooding social media with claims about the 2020 election while the UN Security Council debates his actions in Venezuela.
  • Trump’s posts remain fixated on debunked election fraud claims, showing his detachment from global realities.

"Donald Trump is making post after post while this United Nations Security Council meeting is taking place... He continues to spread 2020 election lies..." – Ron Filipowski (00:00)

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2. U.S. Statements at the UN & Justification for Action (00:59–02:52)

• U.S. Ambassador Michael Waltz’s Imperialist Tone:
  • Echoes Secretary Rubio, declaring, "this is the Western Hemisphere. This is where we live."
  • Justifies intervention on the grounds of protecting against malign actors and taking resources, with little reference to international law or the UN Charter.

"We are going to assert this same type of right across the Western Hemisphere." – Ron Filipowski paraphrasing Waltz (00:46)

• Framing the Invasion as 'Law Enforcement':
  • Waltz and Maria Bartiromo try to rebrand the assault as a targeted "law enforcement operation," not a war or occupation.

"This was a law enforcement operation." – Maria Bartiromo quoting Waltz (02:03)

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3. Global Backlash: Condemnations from China, Russia, Denmark (03:18–11:48)

• China’s Deputy Ambassador Delivers Harsh Rebuke (04:05–07:30):
  • Condemns the "unilateral, illegal and bullying acts of the U.S."
  • Warns that America's disregard for the UN Charter undermines world peace and sets a dangerous precedent.

"China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the unilateral, illegal and bullying acts of the US..." – Chinese Deputy Ambassador (04:05)

• Denmark’s Alarm and Direct Reference to Greenland Threats (07:30–08:46):
  • Points to foundational principles of international law, specifically referencing Trump’s escalating rhetoric about Greenland.

"The inviolability of borders is not up for negotiation. These are universal sacrosanct principles enshrined in international law." – Danish Ambassador (07:58)

• Russia’s Hypocritical yet Potent Attack (08:46–11:48):
  • Calls out U.S. hypocrisy about “rules-based order," asserting that America's actions stripped it of moral authority.
  • Accuses the U.S. of “unparalleled cynicism,” resource theft, and calls for Maduro’s immediate release.

"We are particularly appalled by the unparalleled cynicism which Washington... did not even attempt to conceal the true aims of its criminal operation, namely, the establishment of unbridled control over Venezuela's natural resources." – Russian Ambassador (09:52)

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4. The UN's Formal Response (12:07–15:13)

• UN Undersecretary Rosemary DeCarlo Delivers the Secretary General’s Statement:
  • Asserts the military action violated international law and the UN Charter.
  • Urges respect for sovereignty, a peaceful solution, and stresses that "the power of the law must prevail."

"I remain deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected with regard to the 3 January military action." – Rosemary DeCarlo (12:51)

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5. Domestic Spin and Propaganda Efforts (15:13–19:34)

• MAGA Republicans and Right-Wing Media Defend Trump:
  • Congressmen and hosts like Maria Bartiromo recycle claims that the invasion was law enforcement or “a stabilizing operation.”
  • Justifications invoke history (Monroe Doctrine) and assert this was about stability, not aggression.
  • Trump’s posts focus on conspiracy theories and distractions, signaling detachment.

"It's a great day, quite frankly... Trump is the president of peace and what he's doing is stabilizing the region." – Rep. Tom Emmer via Maria Bartiromo (18:09)

• Senator Rick Scott’s Defense of Trump’s Commitment:
  • Defends Trump’s “plan for democracy” in Venezuela, despite contradictory facts on the ground.

"He's committed to freedom and liberty. Now I can't tell you how they're going to get there, but I believe we're going to get there." – Sen. Rick Scott (19:34)

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6. Wider International Unified Response (19:53–21:09)

• Alarm from Allies and Regional Governments:
  • Japanese PM, several Latin American governments (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Uruguay), and EU partners issue statements condemning U.S. aggression in Venezuela and warning Trump over threats to Greenland.
  • UK PM Keir Starmer and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez issue pointed statements defending international law and Denmark's sovereignty.

"The future of Greenland is for Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark... only for Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark." – UK PM Keir Starmer (20:39)

"Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states is a non negotiable principle." – PM Pedro Sanchez (21:09)

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “To watch this UN Security Council meeting as an American and seeing America as alone, as the bad guy in the world... it's really tragic to watch this.” – Ron Filipowski (05:49)

• “Here is your rules-based world order in all of its glory. Which is horrifying.” – Russian Ambassador (09:06)

• “Military means are not the solution to problems, and the indiscriminate use of force will only lead to greater crisis.” – Chinese Deputy Ambassador (07:26)

• “Democracy has been undermined. Millions of its people have fled the country. The situation is critical, but it is still possible to prevent a wider and more destructive conflagration.” – Rosemary DeCarlo (13:37)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–00:59: Trump’s immediate social media reaction as UN meets
• 01:00–02:52: US justification for the Venezuelan incursion
• 04:05–07:30: China condemns the US, urges restraint and respect for law
• 07:30–08:46: Denmark’s ambassador responds to Trump’s Greenland threats
• 08:46–11:48: Russia’s layered condemnation and calls for Maduro's release
• 12:51–15:13: Statement by UN Undersecretary Rosemary DeCarlo
• 16:19–18:46: US right-wing figures recast invasion as law enforcement
• 19:53–21:09: Unified statements from US allies and regional partners

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Tone and Style

The brothers and contributing analyst maintain a mix of incredulity, outrage, and satirical wit, with an undertone of patriotic distress at America’s isolation and loss of credibility. They emphasize democracy, legal principles, and the dangers of propaganda both abroad and at home.

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Takeaway

This episode captures a pivotal geopolitical crisis, marked by America’s solitary stance on the international stage, Trump’s chaotic distractions, and the resounding condemnation from both rivals and allies. The MeidasTouch team criticizes the media spin, underscores the peril to norms of sovereignty, and warns about the future of democracy and US standing worldwide.

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Transcript

[Ron Filipowski]

Donald Trump is losing it this morning as an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting has been called into session. Donald Trump is making post after post while this United Nations Security Council meeting is taking place. Trump is posting about the 2020 election, and he continues to spread 2020 election lies, saying that the election was stolen from him at the same time the Security Council meeting is taking place. Where we're hearing from Michael Waltz, Donald Trump's ambass to the United nations, who's saying that the Western Hemisphere should be controlled by the United States. And the reason that we invaded Venezuela was to take their resources. And we are going to assert this same type of right across the Western Hemisphere. There's no mention of the UN Charter, there's no mention of sovereignty. This is just utter imperialistic, raw. You hear it for yourself. Listen to what Michael Waltz has to say here, play this clip.

[Maria Bartiromo]

As Secretary Rubio stated just yesterday, this is the Western Hemisphere. This is where we live. And we're not going to allow the Western Hemisphere to be used as a base of operation for our nation's adversaries and competitors and rivals of the United States. You can't turn Venezuela into the operating hub for Iran, for Hezbollah, for gangs, for Cuban intelligence agents and other malign actors that control that country. You cannot continue to have the largest energy reserves in the world under the control of adversaries of the United States, under the control of illegitimate leaders and not benefiting the people of Venezuela and stolen by a handful of oligarchs inside of Venezuela. But it does.

[Ron Filipowski]

Then the Ambassador to the United nations from the United States, Michael Waltz, said there was actually no war against Venezuela. He said it was just a law enforcement operation. Why is everybody calling this a war? Here, play this clip.

[Maria Bartiromo]

Colleagues, the United States successfully carried out a surgical law enforcement operation facilitated by the US Military against two indicted fugitives of American justice, narco terrorist Nicolas Maduro and Celia Flores. Colleagues, Nicolas Maduro is responsible for attacks on the people of the United States, for destabilizing the Western Hemisphere and illegitimately repressing the people of Venezuela. As Secretary Rubio has said, there is no war against Venezuela or its people. We are not occupying a country. This was a law enforcement operation.

[Russian Ambassador]

In.

[Maria Bartiromo]

Furtherance of lawful indictments that have existed for decades. The United States arrested a narco trafficker who is now going to stand trial in the United States in accordance with the rule of law for the crimes he's committed against our people for 15 years. A similar action was taken in 1989 against Manuel Noriega.

[Ron Filipowski]

He Then the United States was getting condemned by everybody from China to Russia to Denmark. And here's the thing, you lose any moral high ground. You lose the right to assert the rights of other nations when you engage in these behavior that the United States has engaged in here. So this gave Russia the opportunity and China the opportunity on a world stage to condemn the United States for attacking the world order. That's one of the consequences of engaging in an unlawful invasion like Donald Trump did on Venezuela. So here's the Chinese Deputy Ambassador, Ambassador to the United nations, saying China is deeply shocked and strongly condemns this unilateral action by the United States. Play this clip.

[Chinese Deputy Ambassador]

On January 3rd, the United States blatantly launched large scale military strikes against Venezuela, forcibly seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and took them out of the country. It claimed that it will run Venezuela and even didn't rule out launching a second round of military operations on an even larger scale. China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the unilateral, illegal and bullying acts of the US for some time now, the international community has repeatedly expressed grave concern over the US Sanctions, blockade and threats of force against Venezuela. The Council convened two emergency meetings during which Secretary General Guterres, many Council members and countries in the region and beyond unanimously called for abiding by the UN Charter and the international law, maintaining calm and restraint, resolving disputes peacefully, de escalating tensions and safeguarding regional stability. However, as a permanent member of the Council, the US has disregarded the grave concerns of the international community, wantonly trampled upon Venezuela's sovereignty, security and legitimacy, rights and interests, and seriously violated the principles of sovereign equality, non interference in internal affairs, peaceful settlement of international disputes, and the prohibition of the use of force in international relations. These principles constitute the fundamental tenets of the UN Charter and form the cornerstone of maintaining international peace and security.

[Ron Filipowski]

Now, normally in a situation like this, you would see allies of the United States speaking up. Not here. Here's the Chinese Deputy Ambassador again urging the United States to abide by international law. I mean, to watch this United Nations Security Council meeting as an American and seeing American as alone, as the bad guy in the world, as the evil force in the world. It is really tragic to watch this. Here's the Chinese Deputy Ambassador. Play this clip.

[Chinese Deputy Ambassador]

In Latin America and the Caribbean, and indeed internationally, China firmly opposes this. And the international community has also expressed widespread grave concern and strong condemnation. We urge the US to heed the overwhelming voice of the international community, abide by international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, cease infringing upon the the sovereignty and security of other countries, stop toppling the government of Venezuela and return to the path of political solutions through dialogue and negotiations. We call on the US to ensure the personal safety of President Maduro and his wife and to release them at once. We support the Council in fulfilling its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security. And we support all efforts by the UN Secretary General, regional countries and organizations that contribute to promoting dialogue and de escalating the situation. President the lessons of history are a stark warning. Military means are not the solution to problems and the indiscriminate use of force will only lead to greater crisis.

[Ron Filipowski]

The U.S. then we heard from the Danish ambassador and again this was an important speech here because Donald Trump has been threatening Greenland next, right? Donald Trump says Cuba, Greenland, Colombia, potentially Canada. I mean he's always talked with that 51st state rhetoric, but lately he's been saying in a few months we're going to take Greenland and Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Here's what the Denmark ambassador, the Danish ambassador said. Let's play this clip.

[Russian Ambassador]

Denmark recalls the foundational principle of international law that forbids states from threatening or using force against another state's territorial integrity and political independence. This imperative is ensgrained in Article 2, paragraph 4 of the UN Charter. Members of the UN Security Council have a special responsibility to uphold these principles. The principles of sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity must be respected. The inviolability of borders is not up for negotiation. These are universal sacrosanct principles enshrined in international law. They apply everywhere.

[Ron Filipowski]

So then you had the Russian ambassador condemning the United States and the Russian ambassador says, okay, this is your rules based order that you used to lecture us on. This is what you lectured us on. Really great work, world. Maybe we should do it a different way. See, it gives Russia the ability to say this. Here, play this clip.

[Russian Ambassador]

Depending upon the political landscape today, we are reaping the consequences of their recklessness and selectivity in matters related to respect for the norms of international law which are, which were linked to the so called rules based world order. Here is your rules based world order in all of its glory. Which is horrifying.

[Ron Filipowski]

More from the Russian ambassador here attacking the United States and saying, we're appalled by the unparalleled cynicism which Washington did not even attempt to conceal its true aims of taking all of the resources from Venezuela.

[Russian Ambassador]

Here, play this clip of aggression due to a fear of angering the American global gendarme which is attempting to once again rear its head. We are particularly appalled by the unparalleled cynicism which Washington, with which Washington did not even attempt to conceal the true aims of its criminal operation, namely, the establishment of unbridled control over Venezuela's natural resources and the assertion of their hegemonical ambitions in Latin America. In this way, Washington is generating fresh.

[Ron Filipowski]

And just think about it, Russia, who engages in the same conduct right now as the United States just did in Venezuela, now is in the United nations lecturing the United States and the US has no support. There's no allies. The United States is all alone. While Donald Trump's making social media posts about the 2020 election and about windmills and saying that these are bald eagles getting killed by windmills, when he's posting photographs of, like, Israel and Spain and Taiwan from, like, 2010 and 2006, this is what's going on. Here's the Russian ambassador firmly condemning the US Acts of armed aggression. Here, play this clip.

[Russian Ambassador]

There is no and can be no justification for the crimes cynically perpetrated by the United States in Caracas. We firmly condemn the US act of armed aggression against Venezuela in breach of all international legal norms. In connection with the confirmed reports about the presence of the abducted president, President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his spouse in the United States today, as we are aware, they are in New York. We propose, we call upon, correct the speaker, the US Leadership to immediately release the legitimately elected president of an independent state and his spouse.

[Ron Filipowski]

Any.

[Russian Ambassador]

Problems existing or conflict between the United States and Venezuela need to be resolved through dialogue. And this is precisely, precisely what is enshrined in the UN Charter for purposes and the principles of which a number of states in recent years have begun to apply selectively.

[Ron Filipowski]

That's coming from Russia. And when you engage in the unlawful conduct, you don't abide by the UN Charter like the US Does. This is the natural consequence. This is exactly what we warned against. Now, Russia and China said, okay, we're condemning you. This is how you do things. Maybe we need to restructure the world order. Then we heard from the UN Undersecretary Rosemary DeCarlo, reading a statement from the United Nations Secretary General, United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Venezuela. Here's what she discussed. How deeply concerned they are over the United States violating international law, not following the UN Charter. Here, play this clip right here.

[Rosemary DeCarlo]

I remain deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected with regard to the 3 January military action. The Charter enshrines the prohibition of the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. The maintenance of international peace and security depends on the continued commitment of all member states to adhere to all the provisions of the charter. Mr. President, Venezuela has experienced decades of internal instability and social and economic turmoil. Democracy has been undermined. Millions of its people have fled the country. The situation is critical, but it is still possible to prevent a wider and more destructive conflagration. I call on all known Venezuelan actors to engage in an inclusive, democratic dialogue in which all sectors of society can determine their future. This entails the full respect of human rights, the rule of law, and the sovereign will of the Venezuelan people. I also urge Venezuela's neighbors and the international community more broadly to act in a spirit of solidarity and in adherence to the principles of laws and rules erected to promote peaceful coexistence. I welcome and am ready to support all efforts aimed at assisting Venezuelans in finding a peaceful way forward. Mr. President, Excellencies, in situations as confused, as complex as the one we now face, it is important to stick to principles. Respect for the UN Charter and all other applicable legal frameworks to safeguard peace and security. Respect for the principles of sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of states. The prohibition of the threat or use of force. The power of the law must prevail. International law contains tools to address issues such as illicit traffic in narcotics, disputes about resources and human rights concerns. This is the route we need to take.

[Ron Filipowski]

Yep. And Donald Trump just continues to post away on social media about the 2020 election. I like that Trump. This is what Trump posts. I like that Trump is circling back to voter fraud from 2020, just in time for the 2020 elections. Trump forgets nothing. Or how about this one? An IT expert, after gaining access to forensic image from Dominion, shows that the 2020 election was stolen. And it was also most recently stolen in Brazil. Trump votes were switched to Joe Biden votes. I mean, this is what the guy is posting about right now. Then he has his little stooges, his MAGA Republican propagandists go on TV and spew this stuff on state regime media. So here you have MAGA Republican Congress member Scott Fitzgerald say, yeah, this, this was really. This wasn't an invasion. This was a law enforcement operation. This is like what Teddy was, Roosevelt did. Then Maria Bartiromo's like, yeah, you know, they were killing us with those drugs. We gotta stop those. There wasn't drugs coming in from Venezuela. And Donald Trump said, this is about oil. This is how state regime media operates in Russia. This is how it operates in the United States, folks. This is disgusting stuff Here, play this clip, Maria.

[Maria Bartiromo]

I think the more analysis and the more I hear those that, that have legitimate opinion about what happened and if you just take kind of what Secretary Hegseth said kind of at face value, this is strictly a law enforcement type of operation with support from the US Military. You know, they can debate all they want, the Monroe Doctrine, which I would say I think one of the things that's been missing in the discussion is that President Roosevelt revisited this, Teddy Roosevelt, and made it very clear that this is about each hemisphere as well globally and our ability to make sure that countries that are located in our backyard are not a threat to the states. And that's why I think they can debate this all day in the US Senate, which they're known for. But at the end of the day, it was law enforcement action. Well, I mean, it's really interesting to see the priorities of the Democrats right.

[Russian Ambassador]

Now and how they get so upset.

[Maria Bartiromo]

Over everything President Trump does mean while he's focusing on such enormous things, drugs.

[Russian Ambassador]

Coming into the country, securing our borders. It's quite a difference in terms of what you're looking at in terms of priorities of the Democrats.

[Maria Bartiromo]

Congress returning to Washington today to face.

[Ron Filipowski]

A tight legislative calendar. And then state regime media had to push this all, all throughout the day. Right. They need to give Donald Trump the COVID Cuz that's what state regime media does. And you have Trump stooges who may as well be in the Russian Duma. Here's Tom Emmer, MAGA Republican Congressman, saying Donald Trump's just trying to stabilize the region. This is what he's trying to do. He's trying to stabilize the region. Playing this clip.

[Maria Bartiromo]

It's a great day, quite frankly. Maria, you talk about the extraction of Maduro. Actually it was the extradition of a illegitimate leader. Someone who stole an election was not the legitimate president of Venezuela. And it's amazing that the Trump administration has the courage because of their leader. Donald Trump is the president of peace and what he's doing is stabilizing the region. Americans are safer today. The region is safer today, the Western Hemisphere because of the action that the Trump administration took the other night.

[Ron Filipowski]

Then you have maga Republican Senator Rick Scott said, but I'm glad that Donald Trump didn't just take Maduro away, but really has a plan here for democracy. That's what we're excited about. He's committed to freedom. I'm not sure how we're gonna get there, but we're gonna get there. What are you talking about? Donald Trump says he's running Venezuela. He says that he has his own puppet now who he says is Delsey Rodriguez, part of the Maduro regime, to give him the oil. And he has rejected Maria Karina Machado, the opposition leader and Edmundo Gonzalez, the guy who won the last election in 2024. Trump supports the authoritarian Marxist right now who will give him the oil in, in Venezuela. That's what's actually taking place. But listen to Rick Scott lie to the people here. Play this clip.

[Maria Bartiromo]

I'm glad the President didn't just take Maduro and walk away. I'm glad that he is committed. He is committed to freedom and democracy actually in Venezuela. Now I've talked to, I've talked to Marco Rubio about it. I've talked to the President about it. They're committed to freedom and liberty. Now I can't tell you how they're going to get there, but I believe we're going to get there.

[Ron Filipowski]

By the way, we're hearing from Japan's Prime Minister Taka Ishi. She says challenges to the international order are gaining momentum in the Indo Pacific. We are seeing further military buildups by China and North Korea as well as the strengthening of cooperation between, between China and Russia and Russia and North Korea. This is what happened when Donald Trump threw out the previous rules based world order. You also have the governments of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico and Uruguay uniting in a joint statement condemning the US Aggression and warning of any attempt by Donald Trump to run the country and violate its resources and violate its sovereignty. We heard from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Here's what Starmer had to say. Play this clip. He would condemn Trump going into Greenland, just to be clear.

[Maria Bartiromo]

Well, let me be really clear about Greenland. The future of Greenland is for Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. Denmark is a close European ally, a close NATO ally. And the future therefore has to be for Greenland, for the Kingdom of Denmark and only for Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark. And we're absolutely clear about that.

[Ron Filipowski]

The Danish Prime Minister has told Trump to stop the threats about Greenland. Do you agree with her?

[Maria Bartiromo]

Well, I stand with her and she's right about the future of Greenland.

[Ron Filipowski]

Okay. And here's a statement right now from the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez. Respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states is a non negotiable principle. From Ukraine to Gaza, passing through Venezuela. Spain will always be committed to actively. Spain will always be committed actively to the United nations. And in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. That was after Donald Trump threatened to invade Greenland once again. So we'll keep you posted every step of the way. Hit subscribe let's get to 6 million and thanks for watching. Want to stay plugged in? Become a subscriber to our [e-mail] you'll get daily recaps from Ron Filipowski, ad free episodes of our podcast, and more exclusive content only [e-mail].