Podcast Summary: "Trump Makes Fatal Decision as Mass Protests Erupt"

Release Date: August 10, 2025
Podcast: The MeidasTouch Podcast
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

1. Massive Protests Against Donald Trump in Los Angeles

Timestamp: [01:29]

Ben Meiselas opens the episode by highlighting significant, yet underreported, protests erupting in Los Angeles against former President Donald Trump and his administration. He emphasizes that mainstream corporate news outlets are neglecting these developments, positioning The MeidasTouch Network as the primary source covering these critical events.

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"Massive, massive protests against Donald Trump and his regime erupting in Los Angeles. It's not being covered at all by corporate news. We cover it here at the Midas Touch Network."
— Ben Meiselas [01:29]

2. Trump's Unstable Behavior: The White House Roof Incident

Timestamp: [02:00 - 05:02]

Ben recounts an alarming incident where Donald Trump attempted to ascend the White House roof, seemingly to express his frustrations. According to the White House pool report, security intervened to prevent Trump from causing a scene. This event underscores the perceived instability and unpredictability of Trump's behavior.

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"Donald Trump once again ran to the roof of the White House and he was going to rant and rave like a lunatic... POTUS may have canceled his plan to go out on the White House roof again."
— Ben Meiselas [03:15]

3. International Protests: UK Demonstrations Against the Trump Regime

Timestamp: [06:45 - 08:30]

The discussion shifts to international reactions, specifically in the United Kingdom, where members of the "MeidasMighty" community are protesting JD Vance at Chevening House. This protest is a response to what Ben describes as Trump's "most humiliating foreign policy and diplomatic blunder," particularly concerning Trump's interactions with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

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"JD Vance was going to the Chevening House in the United Kingdom to meet with David Lammy, their foreign minister in the UK, after Donald Trump engaged in what may be the most humiliating foreign policy and diplomatic blunder in the history of the United States of America."
— Ben Meiselas [07:10]

4. Diplomatic Failures: Steve Witkoff's Miscommunication with Putin

Timestamp: [09:00 - 12:00]

Ben criticizes the appointment of Steve Witkoff, a real estate associate with no diplomatic experience, as Trump's envoy to Russia. He details Witkoff's flawed communication with Putin, where Witkoff erroneously conveyed that Russia was willing to withdraw from specific Ukrainian regions in exchange for a ceasefire. This misinformation was later debunked by European allies, leading to increased tensions and undermining U.S. credibility.

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"Witkoff with very little experience, that's what he did. So Witkoff met with Putin and then apparently told Donald Trump that Putin had said that he was going to withdraw from Kerson and Zapricia... But it turns out what Putin said is, no, we want Kershawn, we want all of Donetsk, we want supremacy..."
— Ben Meiselas [10:20]

5. Leadership Critique: Trump's Handling of International Affairs

Timestamp: [12:30 - 13:50]

Ben disparages Trump's leadership qualities, describing him as weak and ineffective. He references a meme by Sean Penner to illustrate his point and criticizes Trump's interactions with right-wing extremists like Laura Loomer, suggesting that such associations further destabilize American politics and policy-making.

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"As Sean Penner says, a weak, weak man. Never thought I'd ever say this about any United States President. Donald Trump says, 'You have my word. I'll stop the war in 24 hours... Utterly pathetic.'"
— Ben Meiselas [12:30]

6. Domestic Crisis: Atlanta Terror Attack and Lack of Response

Timestamp: [14:00 - 15:30]

Ben addresses a recent domestic terror attack in Atlanta, where a black police officer and a CDC employee were killed by a right-wing extremist. He criticizes the Trump administration's complete silence on the matter, suggesting a disturbing neglect of critical national security issues and exacerbating racial tensions.

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"There's no mystery why there's zero comment from the White House from Trump about a domestic terror attack that happened in Atlanta... Truly, Donald Trump is the worst POTUS in history."
— Ben Meiselas [14:45]

7. Assault on Academic Institutions: Targeting UCLA and Harvard

Timestamp: [15:40 - 16:10]

The episode delves into the Trump administration's aggressive stance against prestigious universities like UCLA and Harvard. Ben alleges that the regime is attempting to exert control over these institutions' admissions and political viewpoints, aiming to push a "MAGA education" agenda. Furthermore, he claims Trump ordered the Commerce Secretary to revoke patents from Harvard, portraying these actions as attempts to dismantle American educational excellence.

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"They want to control all aspects of Harvard's admissions and political viewpoints. They want them to be MAGA education at Harvard... Trump ordered Howard Lutnick, Commerce Secretary, to basically revoke the patents from Harvard and take them away."
— Ben Meiselas [15:50]

8. Conclusion and Call to Action

Timestamp: [16:30 - 16:48]

Ben concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to support The MeidasTouch Network, aiming to reach 6 million subscribers. He promotes additional resources like the Midas Plus Substack for ad-free content and daily updates.

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"Keep the protests going, folks, and we will make sure we cover them here at the Midas Touch Network. I'm proud of all of you out there. Great work. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 6 million."
— Ben Meiselas [16:38]

Key Takeaways

• Underreported Protests: Significant protests against Trump in Los Angeles and internationally are not receiving mainstream media attention.

• Questionable Leadership: Trump's actions, such as the attempted White House roof incident and mismanagement in foreign diplomacy, reflect instability and ineffectiveness.

• Diplomatic Missteps: The appointment of inexperienced individuals like Steve Witkoff to critical diplomatic positions has led to misinformation and strained international relations.

• Domestic Neglect: The Trump administration's silence on critical issues, including terror attacks and assaults on academic institutions, indicates a broader strategy to undermine American institutions and societal trust.

• Call for Support: The MeidasTouch Network positions itself as a crucial alternative media source, urging listeners to engage and support their coverage of these pivotal events.

Note: This summary is based on the transcript provided and aims to encapsulate the key points discussed in the episode. It reflects the perspectives presented by The MeidasTouch Podcast and does not endorse or refute the claims made therein.