The MeidasTouch Podcast

Episode: Trump Panics as Cognitive Issues Surface at Worst Time
Date: August 16, 2025
Hosts: Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, Jordy Meiselas

Overview

In this episode, the MeidasTouch brothers dive deep into the increasingly public signs of Donald Trump’s suspected cognitive decline, bringing together video clips, quotes, and first-hand accounts to illustrate alarming behavior. The hosts focus on several recent events and recollections from high-profile witnesses, such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, to emphasize the urgent implications of these issues for American democracy and national security.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Public Cognitive Lapses (00:59–08:53)

• Red Carpet Incident With Putin (01:00–03:33):

  • Trump’s inability to walk in a straight line during a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska is highlighted as a "classic symptom of dementia."
  • The hosts emphasize that pointing out such behaviors is a longstanding focus of the Midas Touch Network, coupled with Trump's refusal to release genuine medical records.

• Confusing Alaska with Russia (03:33–03:46):

  • Trump repeatedly refers to Alaska as Russia during a press conference, signaling further confusion.
  • Quote:
    “I'm going to see Putin. I'm going to Russia on Friday.” – Donald Trump (03:33)

• Erratic Behavior on White House Roof (03:46–04:42):

  • Trump was seen on the White House roof, joking (or not) about "building nukes up here," which the hosts found disturbing and indicative of cognitive struggle.
  • He also claimed ownership over the White House and its grounds, declaring, “this is mine.”

• Strange Repetition and Incoherent Speech (06:07–07:37):

  • Trump fixates on the word “grass” at a Kennedy Center event, repeating it multiple times and giving a rambling, disjointed speech.

• Trump’s Boasts About Passing Cognitive Tests (07:37–08:26):

  • Trump brags about acing dementia tests and describes their contents incoherently.
  • Quote:
    "They always show you the first one, like a giraffe, a tiger, or this or that, a whale. Which one is the whale? Okay?” – Donald Trump (07:37)

• Inappropriate Anecdotes & Focus (08:26–08:53):

  • Trump veers into sexually explicit or irrelevant stories, such as detailed talk of Arnold Palmer’s anatomy.

2. Medical Perspectives and Press Suppression (10:29–12:39)

• Possible Mini-Strokes and Medical Evasion (10:29–11:54):

  • The episode revisits when Trump was rushed to Walter Reed Hospital, with speculation from President Obama’s doctor, Dr. David Shiner, about mini-strokes or neurological issues.
  • Quote:
    "His inability to say words sometimes worries me tremendously... I think there is a neurological issue that is not being addressed." – Dr. David Shiner (10:58)

• Denial from Trump’s Doctor, Ronny Jackson (11:54–12:39):

  • Jackson firmly denies mini-strokes, which the hosts interpret as potentially suspicious denial by someone now closely tied to MAGA politics.

• Suppression of Official Transcripts (06:57):

  • The hosts note that the Trump White House removed many speech transcripts to obscure the extent of his incoherence.

3. Patterns Consistent with Frontotemporal Dementia (13:36–15:53)

• Behavioral Analysis Parody (13:36–15:53):
  • A segment styled like a public awareness PSA outlines key symptoms of frontotemporal dementia, overlaid with examples from Trump: slurring, incoherence, word-finding difficulties, and reality confusion.
  • Quote:
    “If someone you know is demonstrating several or all of these symptoms, they are seriously unwell... Cognitive function will never return and will only deteriorate further. Don’t ignore the signs.” – Frontotemporal Dementia Narrator (15:05)

4. Behind-the-Scenes: Gavin Newsom’s Unsettling Call with Trump (15:53–19:01)

• Newsom’s First-Hand Account (16:30–19:01):

  • Governor Newsom recollects a late-night phone call with Trump, ostensibly about deploying National Guard troops but dominated by Trump’s fixation on petty branding and personal slights.
  • Quote:
    “All he wanted, he wanted to brag about the new scum thing... Are we seriously having this conversation when you're supposed to be reading me the riot act about keeping people safe in Los Angeles?...You never once talked about the National Guard. It's much more alarming than you think.” – Gavin Newsom (16:30)

• Concerns about Trump's Detachment:

  • Newsom describes the conversation as frightening, labeling Trump as “unhinged,” focused on self-promotion rather than leadership.
  • He calls for a serious and collective approach in confronting what he terms “a real moment of peril.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Medical Records and Transparency:
  “[Trump’s medical reports] said things like Donald Trump's in great health, as evidenced by winning many golf championships. I mean, that's not something that belongs in medical reports.” – MeidasTouch Host (01:50)

• Describing Incoherence:
  “The same way we've been focused on Donald Trump's connections with Jeffrey Epstein. Over the last several years... we've pointed out that Donald Trump has massive, massive cognitive issues.” – MeidasTouch Host (01:29)

• On Trump's Struggle With Words:
  "These aren't slips of the tongue, these are words, he can’t find them. This is happening over and over again... I think there is a neurological issue." – Dr. David Shiner (10:58)

• Governor Newsom’s Summation:
  “You need to see for your own eyes. We've got to pay attention. This guy is unhinged. He's getting weaker and weaker by the day... This is one of the great corruption we've ever seen in US History. Billions of billions of dollars are being fleeced from the American people.” – Gavin Newsom (18:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Trump’s unsteady walk and cognitive signs – 00:59–03:33
• Confusing Alaska with Russia – 03:33–03:46
• White House roof/‘building nukes’ remarks – 03:46–04:42
• ‘Grass’ speech at Kennedy Center – 06:07–07:37
• Bragging about cognitive test – 07:37–08:26
• Arnold Palmer anecdote – 08:26–08:53
• Mini-stroke speculation by Dr. Shiner – 10:29–11:54
• Ronny Jackson’s denials – 11:54–12:39
• Frontotemporal dementia PSA segment – 13:36–15:53
• Governor Newsom’s disturbing Trump call story – 15:53–19:01

Closing Notes

This episode offers a stark, often irreverent, but deeply concerned examination of Donald Trump’s recent erratic behaviors and signs of cognitive impairment. Through a combination of video evidence, medical expert commentary, and personal narrative from California Governor Gavin Newsom, the MeidasTouch brothers highlight the gravity of the situation as a crisis not merely of health but of national leadership and democracy. The tone oscillates between exasperated humor, urgency, and a call to action for democratic engagement.