The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump Loses it as Huge Protests Demand Impeachment!!

Date: January 31, 2026

Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

Episode Overview

This episode captures a tumultuous week in U.S. politics, as massive protests erupt nationwide with a singular demand: the impeachment and prosecution of Donald Trump and his “lawless regime.” The Meiselas brothers break down the latest on the explosive Epstein files, the controversial actions of federal agencies under Trump, unprecedented attacks on journalists, and the administration’s chaotic economic leadership. Infused with their signature wit and no-holds-barred commentary, the brothers also highlight grassroots voices from the protests and reflect on the new protest anthem by Bruce Springsteen.

Major Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nationwide Protests Demand Trump’s Removal

• Widespread demonstrations in major cities—San Francisco, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and more—are demanding the impeachment of Donald Trump.
• Protestors are not just calling for ICE and Border Patrol to be reined in but are pushing for these agencies to be “abolished and prosecuted.”
  • Quote [03:22] (Ben):

    "Impeach Donald Trump, throw the criminal in jail, put this entire criminal lawless thuggery regime behind bars."

2. Epstein Files Bombshells & Alleged Cover-Up

• Release of 3 million Epstein files last Friday, with another 3 million still “hidden” by the Trump regime.
• Notable names from business and politics, such as Howard Lutnick, Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, and Donald Trump himself, repeatedly appear in the documents.
• DOJ accused of removing damning information about Trump from their site—restored only after MeidasTouch and others exposed its deletion.
  • Quote [04:23] (Ben):

    "I find it highly suspicious that Donald Trump's DOJ removed it from the website... then the DOJ was forced to put it back up."

3. Assault on the First Amendment: Journalists Targeted

• Arrests of prominent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort while covering a protest in a church (allegedly involving ICE affiliation).
• The Trump administration is mocked for posting images of the arrested journalists, further igniting outrage.
  • Quote [04:54] (Ben):

    "It’s just a full-fledged assault on the First Amendment... adding fuel to the fire of these peaceful protests."

4. Trump’s Social Media Rant & Taxpayer Lawsuit

• Trump’s ongoing, erratic online tirades, including defamatory posts targeting perceived critics and political rivals.
• Trump files a lawsuit against the IRS for $10 billion, demanding taxpayers compensate him for alleged release of his long-sought tax returns.
  • Quote [05:50] (Ben):

    "Trump wants us to pay him $10 billion because he’s alleging that his tax returns were leaked like 10 years ago or something."

5. Economic Turmoil: Data Manipulation & Crony Appointments

• Trump administration accused of firing officials, appointing loyalists to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and manipulating economic data to cover regime failures.
• Inflation is surging; gold and bitcoin have crashed; markets underperforming other nations.
• Trump attempts to install Kevin Warsh (who appears in Epstein documents) as Federal Reserve chairman, amidst GOP senators vowing to block the confirmation until investigations cease.
  • Quote [08:55] (Ben):

    "You can keep changing the seats and keep rearranging the deck... but the American people know what’s going on right now."

6. Melania Trump’s “G” Connection & Bombed Biopic

• Melania’s movie is panned, but personal letters reveal close ties with Ghislaine Maxwell, contradicting her prior denials.
  • Quote [11:44] (Ben):

    "Your own writing from 2002 seems to differ there, Melania. Dear G, Melania writes..."

7. Absurdity in the White House: UFC Fight Announcement

• Trump brags about plans to host a UFC fight in a temporary 100,000-person stadium on the White House lawn, drawing criticism for misplaced priorities.

  • Clip [12:35] (Trump):

    "UFC is coming, as you know, in front of the White House with the building—literally a stadium—and have over 100,000 people."

• Ben responds pointedly:

  • Quote [12:54] (Ben):

    "While people can't afford homes right now... you're talking about UFC fights in front of the White House."

8. Trump Meltdown: Attacks on Press During Q&A

• Trump verbally spars with an ABC News reporter who asks about the IRS lawsuit, dismissing the reporter as “very loud” and refusing to answer.
  • Clip [13:23] (Trump):

    "Who are you with? ... You're a loud person. Very loud. Let somebody else have a chance."

9. Protest Voices: On the Ground in Minneapolis

• Coverage includes raw on-the-ground interviews with demonstrators:

  • Protester stresses existential threat to democracy if mass mobilization doesn’t occur.
    Quote [13:54] (Protester):

    "The Constitution and the country and democracy is at the most pivotal time... if people don't wake up and realize that... we could be done for as a country."

  • Protesters decry ICE and National Guard presence; one reads their protest sign:
    Quote [14:45] (Protester):

    "ICE stands for incel Cuck energy. I love your sign."

• Skepticism about the National Guard's intentions and belief that protestors are America’s last line of defense against authoritarian overreach.

10. Protest Music: Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis”

• Springsteen debuts a new protest song reflecting the struggles and resilience of Minneapolis citizens in the face of oppression.
  • Lyrics [15:52]:

    "They say they're here to uphold the law. They trample on our rights... Black or brown, my friend, you'll be questioned or deported on sight... My city's heart and soul persist... Through broken glass and bloody tears on the streets of Minneapolis."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [03:22] Ben:
  “Impeach Donald Trump, throw the criminal in jail, put this entire criminal lawless thuggery regime behind bars.”
• [04:23] Ben:
  “I find it highly suspicious that Donald Trump's DOJ removed [Epstein allegations] from the website... then the DOJ was forced to put it back up.”
• [05:50] Ben:
  “Trump wants us to pay him $10 billion because he’s alleging that his tax returns were leaked like 10 years ago or something.”
• [11:44] Ben: (reading Melania’s letter)
  “Dear G, Melania writes... You look great on the picture... I cannot wait to go down. Give me a call when you are back in New York.”
• [12:54] Ben:
  "While people can't afford homes right now... you're talking about UFC fights in front of the White House."
• [13:54] Protester:
  "The Constitution and the country and democracy is at the most pivotal time... we could be done for as a country."
• [15:52] Bruce Springsteen:
  "They say they're here to uphold the law. They trample on our rights... Through broken glass and bloody tears on the streets of Minneapolis."

Key Timestamps

• [03:04] – Protests erupt in major cities across the country
• [04:23] – Epstein files: cover-up allegations and DOJ’s removal of information
• [04:54] – Arrests of Don Lemon & Georgia Fort, First Amendment concerns
• [05:50] – Trump sues IRS for $10 billion
• [08:55] – Manipulation of economic data; new appointees with Epstein ties
• [11:44] – Melania’s letter to Ghislaine Maxwell surfaces
• [12:35] – Trump’s White House UFC announcement
• [13:18] – Trump’s meltdown at ABC News reporter
• [13:54]–[15:37] – Voices from Minneapolis protests
• [15:52] – Bruce Springsteen debuts “Streets of Minneapolis”

Final Thoughts

With humor, outrage, and candid reporting, the Meiselas brothers document an America at the crossroads, confronting government overreach, media suppression, economic chaos, and the power of popular resistance. The episode provides listeners with essential context to the protests and paints a vivid picture of democracy under siege—and the growing movement to defend it.

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