The MeidasTouch Podcast Summary: "Trump Loses It as His Entire World Crumbles Fast"

Release Date: May 4, 2025
Host: Ben Meiselas
Podcast: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Duration: Approximately 16 minutes

1. Introduction to the Episode

In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, host Ben Meiselas delivers a fervent critique of former President Donald Trump and his administration's ongoing actions and their repercussions both domestically and internationally. Skipping over the initial advertisements, the core discussion kicks off around the [02:39] mark, delving deep into various political missteps attributed to Trump and the broader implications for American democracy.

2. Domestic Protests and Trump’s Response

Ben begins by addressing the persistent protests surrounding Donald Trump, underscoring their unyielding nature. He states:

Ben Meiselas ([02:45]): "The protests are not going away. Donald, the protests are not going away."

He highlights a specific incident in Boston where protesters gathered outside a Tesla store, praising the peaceful nature of these demonstrations and criticizes Trump's disregard for the American populace's struggles:

Ben Meiselas ([03:10]): "Donald Trump lies and claims that he solved inflation and claims that egg prices are down and gas prices are down and everybody's doing amazing. Donald Trump says when we the people know that's not the case."

3. Mismanagement at Mar-a-Lago and Financial Exploitation

The discussion shifts to Trump's activities at Mar-a-Lago, emphasizing the misuse of taxpayer dollars and the RNC's gala events held there:

Ben Meiselas ([06:20]): "Not only is Donald Trump spending our taxpayer dollars to golf again this weekend and to bring all of his staff and where he houses them at Mar-a-Lago that we, the taxpayers, pay for, but they're doing the RNC gala so Donald Trump can make more money and grift even more."

He further criticizes the upcoming military parade planned by Trump, equating it to North Korea’s displays of military might, which ostensibly costs around $100 million:

Ben Meiselas ([07:15]): "Donald Trump is preparing a military parade in June on his birthday. Seven thousand troops, tanks, parachute jumps, 50 helicopters, airplanes. It'll cost around $100 million at least."

4. Trump's Erratic Behavior and Public Image

Ben enumerates a series of Trump's questionable actions over the week, each undermining his credibility and leadership:

1. Blaming Biden for Stock Market Issues

   Ben Meiselas ([08:00]): "He blamed Biden for the stock market tanking."

2. Calls for Criminal Investigations of Pollsters

   Ben Meiselas ([08:15]): "He called for criminal investigations of pollsters over his low approval ratings."

3. False Claims on Gas Prices

   Ben Meiselas ([08:30]): "He claimed gas prices are under $2 a gallon."

4. Absent Press Briefings

   Ben Meiselas ([08:45]): "He was a no-show at the White House on Friday and ran cartoons of himself instead of the press briefing that he said would take place."

5. Disrespect Towards Religious Communities
   Trump’s insensitive AI imagery mocking Pope Francis drew condemnation:

   Ben Meiselas ([09:15]): "Donald Trump posting AI images of himself dressed as the pope right after Pope Francis funeral, giving the middle finger to the Catholic community."

5. International Influence and Election Interference

Ben critiques Trump's international influence, particularly focusing on Australia and Germany:

• Australia's Election Disaster:
  The Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese, won a significant victory against the right-wing Liberal Party led by Peter Dutton, whom Ben associates with Trump-like policies.

  Ben Meiselas ([10:30]): "Peter Dutton not only lost the election for the Liberal Party in Australia, which is their right-wing Conservative Party, he lost his own seat as well."

• Germany's Political Turmoil:
  Ben condemns Secretary of State Marco Rubio for attacking Germany’s spy agency and inadvertently supporting the extremist AfD party.

  Ben Meiselas ([11:00]): "Secretary Marco Rubio, Michael Cohen, not the Michael Cohen on the Midas Touch Network writes, nothing to see here, just the US Secretary, Secretary of State advocating for an anti-Semitic, anti-Islamist right-wing German political party."

  He highlights the backlash from the German Foreign Office, which defended their democratic processes and rejected Rubio's accusations.

6. Domestic Crisis: Newark Air Traffic Control Breakdown

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the severe air traffic control issues at Newark Liberty International Airport, attributing the crisis to Trump's mishandling and the influence of figures like Elon Musk:

Ben Meiselas ([12:50]): "We've gone five days going on six of major delays at Newark with FAA citing staffing levels because Elon Musk and Doge fired all of the FAA air traffic controllers. They gutted the agency."

He details the operational failures, including:

• Massive Flight Cancellations:
  United Airlines had to cancel 35 daily round trips due to staff shortages, leading to significant delays.

• Human Impact:
  Passengers experienced extended waits, with over 350 flights delayed on Friday alone, averaging 1 hour and 43 minutes behind schedule.

Ben criticizes the administration's lack of foresight and preparedness, likening the situation to a “Tom Hanks moment” from the Covid era, suggesting an unexpected and severe crisis.

Ben Meiselas ([13:50]): "He's doing it again right here. Travel Alert United flights will cancel 35 daily round trip flights at Newark Liberty starting this weekend due to the air traffic control shortage."

7. International Military Actions and Human Rights Violations

Ben exposes what he perceives as the Trump administration's reckless military actions, specifically referencing an incident in Yemen where a U.S. bombing attack reportedly killed 68 African migrants:

Ben Meiselas ([14:20]): "The US likely bombed a migrant detention center in Yemen on April 28. At least three US-made GBU 39 bombs at the site of the attack which killed 68 African migrants."

He criticizes the moral and ethical implications of such actions, emphasizing the administration's disregard for human life and international law.

8. Economic Decline and Impact on Major Cities

Highlighting the deteriorating economic conditions under Trump’s influence, Ben points out the struggles in Las Vegas, linking them to Trump's historical and ongoing mismanagement:

Ben Meiselas ([15:00]): "Donald Trump destroyed Las Vegas in 2025. Go look at what's happening at MGM right now. This is a three-alarm fire in Vegas right now."

He draws parallels to Trump’s earlier impact on Atlantic City in the 1990s, suggesting a pattern of urban decay linked to his policies.

9. Exposing Corruption: Garamendi’s Revelation

In a significant highlight, Ben showcases a clip from Democratic Congress member Garamendi, who exposes a $150 billion slush fund allegedly siphoned from health and educational services to bolster the military budget:

Garamendi ([15:30]): "Have we lost our minds?... $150 billion out of the mouths of children who are not going to get a school lunch program or breakfast program."

Ben uses this segment to underline the administration's misplaced priorities, emphasizing the neglect of vulnerable populations in favor of militaristic expenditures.

10. Conclusion and Call to Action

Wrapping up the episode, Ben urges listeners to stay engaged and vigilant in the fight against what he describes as a crumbling Trump regime:

Ben Meiselas ([16:00]): "Stay in the fight. I know you may feel a little bit of fatigue right now. Don't. We're in this together, okay? You're doing an incredible job. The resistance is strong. The opposition is strong. Trump's on the ropes. Stay strong. We're in this together."

He encourages audience participation through subscriptions and engagement with MidasTouch Network merchandise, reinforcing a sense of community and collective action among listeners.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Ben Meiselas ([02:39]): "The protests are not going away. Donald, the protests are not going away."
• Ben Meiselas ([07:15]): "Donald Trump is preparing a military parade in June on his birthday. Seven thousand troops, tanks, parachute jumps, 50 helicopters, airplanes. It'll cost around $100 million at least."
• Ben Meiselas ([09:15]): "Donald Trump posting AI images of himself dressed as the pope right after Pope Francis funeral, giving the middle finger to the Catholic community."
• Ben Meiselas ([12:50]): "We've gone five days going on six of major delays at Newark with FAA citing staffing levels because Elon Musk and Doge fired all of the FAA air traffic controllers. They gutted the agency."
• Garamendi ([15:30]): "Have we lost our minds?... $150 billion out of the mouths of children who are not going to get a school lunch program or breakfast program."

Final Thoughts

In "Trump Loses It as His Entire World Crumbles Fast," The MeidasTouch Podcast provides a vehement critique of Donald Trump's administration, highlighting a series of domestic and international failures attributed to his leadership. Through incisive analysis and passionate rhetoric, Ben Meiselas underscores the perceived threats to American democracy and the urgent need for collective resistance. The episode serves as a rallying cry for supporters of democracy, urging sustained engagement and vigilance against the challenges posed by the current political landscape.