Trump Runs to Golf and Gets Humiliated on Saturday

Summary

Podcast Summary: The MeidasTouch Podcast — "Trump Runs to Golf and Gets Humiliated on Saturday" (June 23, 2025)

In this episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, hosts Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas delve into the latest political developments surrounding former President Donald Trump. The discussion is both incisive and engaging, blending humor with serious analysis to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the current political landscape.

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Trump's Weekend Activities and Global Mockery

[02:23 – 05:28]

The episode opens with a critique of Donald Trump's recent activities, highlighting his decision to spend the weekend golfing at his Bedminster, New Jersey bunker. The hosts emphasize the irony of Trump using taxpayer money for leisure while facing global ridicule.

• Host Commentary: "Donald Trump has run back into his bunker this weekend at Bedminster, New Jersey where he will be playing golf on the taxpayer's dime while the entire world is mocking him."

Trump's social media activity is scrutinized, particularly his posts featuring ICE agents and National Guard troops in military uniforms attending local events, which the hosts suggest are attempts to portray strength despite public skepticism.

• Quote: “We show up. We stand firm. We carry out the mission despite the noise.” [03:10]

The hosts also discuss Trump's fundraising tactics, accusing him of exploiting his support base by offering fake cabinet positions in exchange for donations.

• Host Commentary: "They're giving him money so that they can get a fake cabinet position."

International Repercussions and Diplomatic Strains

[05:28 – 07:39]

The podcast transitions to the international fallout from Trump's actions. The hosts highlight how global leaders are distancing themselves from Trump, citing Japan's cancellation of a critical meeting and India’s Prime Minister Modi rejecting a White House invitation.

• Quote: "The Japanese have canceled a critical meeting with Donald Trump that was scheduled for July 1 because they don't want to be seen around him before their legislature holds elections on July 20." [04:15]

Russian state media is also addressed, showcasing how Russian propagandists are mocking Trump, drawing parallels to his image on domestic platforms like Fox News.

• Host Commentary: "Here, play this clip right here." [06:39]

White House Overhauls: Flagpoles and the Rose Garden

[05:40 – 07:11]

A significant portion of the discussion focuses on Trump's plans to install two new flagpoles on the White House lawns and the controversial demolition of the iconic Rose Garden.

• Political Analyst: "Trump left the G7 fleeing as if he'd been hit with a dusty sack...was in a groggy state." [05:28]

• News Commentator: "I have decided...I am placing two flagpoles on the left and right. They are wonderful, beautiful flagpoles..." [06:39]

• Host Commentary: "Donald Trump is basically turning it into like a patio...the Rose Garden is officially gone at the White House. It has been bulldozed over." [07:39]

The hosts criticize these changes as futile and symbolic gestures that distract from more pressing national and international issues.

Republican Budget Bill: Benefits for the Wealthy at the Expense of the Middle Class

[07:39 – 15:50]

The conversation shifts to the Republican budget bill, which the hosts describe as "disastrous" and heavily skewed towards tax cuts for the wealthy, exacerbating the deficit and burdening the middle and lower classes.

• Host Commentary: "If you are making under $50,000, you give $1,000 of your dollars to somebody making more than $4.2 million, who gets a $426,000 check back to them." [09:20]

Democratic Congressmember Ro Khanna's stance on taxing the rich is highlighted as a counterpoint to the bill.

• Quote: "Tax the rich more. If I could say it in my district, why can't people say it in other districts as well?" [12:45]

Listener feedback from Trump's Instagram is shared, illustrating public dissatisfaction with the budget's implications on the deficit and social welfare.

• Host Commentary: "The American people...every single person has stated that this will increase the deficit by trillions of dollars." [13:30]

Preservation of Public Lands and Corporate Interests

[15:50 – End]

The hosts express concern over the proposed sale of 250 million acres of public lands, arguing that it benefits wealthy individuals and corporations at the expense of environmental conservation and public access.

• Host Commentary: "They're stealing 250 million acres of our public lands to turn it over for rich People so that they could have their kind of vanity mansions out there." [14:10]

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Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Throughout the episode, the Meiselas brothers provide a blend of sharp political commentary and relatable humor, making complex issues accessible to their audience. They emphasize the contrasting behaviors of political leaders, the impact of policy decisions on everyday Americans, and the importance of holding those in power accountable.

As always, The MeidasTouch Podcast delivers insightful discussions aimed at fostering informed and engaged citizenship, all while maintaining the signature brotherly banter that has endeared them to millions of supporters worldwide.

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Notable Quotes:

• “We show up. We stand firm. We carry out the mission despite the noise.” [03:10]
• "If you are making under $50,000, you give $1,000 of your dollars to somebody making more than $4.2 million, who gets a $426,000 check back to them." [09:20]
• "Tax the rich more. If I could say it in my district, why can't people say it in other districts as well?" [12:45]

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[Political Commentator]

Donald Trump has run back into his bunker this weekend at Bedminster, New Jersey where he will be playing golf on the taxpayer's dime while the entire world is mocking him. The keyboard warrior Donald Trump on this Saturday, he's been posting away on social media, on Instagram, Twitter, pictures that make him look tough. Like, he posted this photo of ICE agents and Border Patrol agents and National Guard who he has federalized, all in their military uniforms. And it goes, we show up. We stand firm. We carry out the mission despite the noise. And you go through this video, they're entering into the Santa Fe Springs swap beat, where it says, family fun, live music, shopping, open six days a week. Oh, tough guys dressed in your military uniforms going into the Santa Fe swap meet. While Donald Trump says emails, sends emails like the following. Ben, Our once great American cities like Los Angeles have been invaded and occupied by illegal aliens and criminals. So I came up with this idea after watching insurrectionist mobs trying to try and sabotage our deportation operations. And then you click the idea, and guess what? It says this. Click here for the idea. Then it says, you got to donate money to Donald Trump. While Donald Trump is hiding in his bunker, little bunker boy. Today on Saturday, as I said, the world is mocking him. The Japanese have canceled a critical meeting with Donald Trump that was scheduled for July 1 because. Because they don't want to be seen around him before the upper chamber and the Japanese legislature holds their election on July 20. Also, you have people in the Trump regime, Department of Defense, who keep on changing the deal requests of Japan. They say, oh, we want you to spend 3% more, 3.5% more of defense spending. And Japan's like, just shut up. We don't even want to see. We don't even see or hear you. And you're embarrassing to us. And you'll harm the ability of the Liberal Democratic Party to keep the seats it's already expected to lose on July 20. You had India Prime Minister Modi reject an invite to the White House this past week. And on the Russian state propaganda tv, you want to see what they're doing right now? Well, here they are basically saying they're mocking Donald Trump for leaving the G7 like a baby. And they're like, you, it seems like he was like a, like a drunk, like, like a little sad, pathetic little boy. And this Russian state TV propaganda, this comes from Putin. Let me show you the first clip of what's going on right now in Russian tv. You won't see this in the United States. Yeah, Fox and everyone, they'll pretend, oh, America, strong projecting strength. They are laughing at us throughout the world. Here, play this clip right here.

[Political Analyst]

Now, let's look at the body language. Trump left the G7 fleeing as if he'd been hit with a dusty sack. If I didn't know his personal history, that he hasn't drunk all his life. I'd have the full impression that he was drunk, he was in a groggy.

[Political Commentator]

State, and want to know one of the other things that they're mocking us for in Russia and frankly, the entire world and by the way, their right to do so. And it pains me to say this, that Donald Trump keeps talking about building gigantic flag poles in, in front of the north and south lawn of the White House. And even this Russian propagandist is like, the whole world thought that Donald Trump, he said, I have a major speech to give. I'm coming out to let you know how I think about these issues. And the Russian propagandist is like, everybody thought he was gonna say, what are we gonna be doing with Iran? Because he's been saying, I'm gonna kill the Ayatollah. Everybody evacuate Tehran now. And then this guy goes, the other. The Russian guy goes, and he goes out there and he starts talking about big polls and he's putting up a poll in the White House. You can' Even believe this. Here's, here's what the Russian propaganda TV saying to mock the US Now. And by the way, they're not doing as Russia. This is going on throughout the world. Here, play this clip.

[News Commentator]

CNN says Trump will make a serious pay. Trump comes out and says, I have decided in the lawn of the White House, I am placing two flagpoles on the left and right. They are wonderful, beautiful flagpoles with a cable inside for raising. I already explained this. He explained. I mean, he was really telling. It is a great honor for me to announce and always, that's all that I will install two beautiful flagpoles on both sides of the White House on the north and south lawns.

[Political Analyst]

This is the only order of Trump that will be fulfilled.

[News Commentator]

Yes, it's really like, no, wait, wait. Is this serious? The people, everyone is waiting. So what you're probably referring to the fact that you're going to borrow from Iran now, what flag poles? But such astonished journalists. Ask him, Frederick, wait, what are you talking about now?

[Political Commentator]

So naturally, Donald Trump is posting on Instagram while he's being a little bunker boy this weekend. More videos of the gigantic poll that he's putting in the White House north and south lawns turning into just a completely and utter eyesore. Speaking of a complete and utter eyesore, what are they doing in the White House now? While Trump's in Bedminster, New Jersey, golfing, destroying the Rose Garden. The Rose Garden is officially gone at the White House. It has Been bulldozed over. Concrete has been placed on it. Look, starting a new business can be intimidating. I get it. Midas Touch Network was not built overnight. You need the tools to help you engage in the day to day tasks, the growth. And so that's why we use Shopify. It made things easy for us. And I think you should use Shopify too. So Shopify is a commerce platform. It is the commerce platform behind millions of businesses around the world and 10% of all E commerce in the United States. 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But Donald Trump says, I got to go golf, I got to go build some poles, I got to, I got to spend taxpayer money getting rid of the Rose Garden, putting up polls. Um, what else? Playing golf on the taxpayer dime. Here's what Pete Heg sits doing though. He's Working hard, preparing for war in the Middle East. He is smashing. He's. And posting about it. This is what he's posting about. Smashing watermelons. Here. Play this clip. 1, 2, 3. What else is Donald Trump doing today? Oh, they're posting about their disastrous budget bill. This bill will prevent the largest tax increase in American history. We're going to scare all of you. Okay, the people get that your disastrous budget bill is the biggest gift to billionaires and DECA millionaires who are gonna get trillions of dollars in tax cuts, literally stealing the money from low income and working class people. And all of the stuff you said, no tax on Social Security, that's not in a bill. And you want to talk about no tax on tips, no tax on overtime. The way the Senate bill currently looks, they have so many exceptions on no tax on tips and no tax on overtime as it to not make a dent on people's lives at all, who by the way, will get screwed even worse by their health care being taken away. So now they're going to have to go out of pocket on that, which they're not going to be able to afford. Inability to afford homes, inflation increasing, Donald Trump's tariffs. And literally, if you look at the structure of this disastrous budget bill, if you are making under $50,000, you give 1,000 of your dollars to somebody making more than $4.2 million, who gets a $426,000 check back to them by literally stealing it from low income Americans. That that's the structure of this thing. It's very easy. Ro Khanna, Democratic Congressmember who represents Silicon Valley. The richest Americans live in Silicon Valley. Democratic Congressmember Ro Khanna says tax the rich more. Tax that we could start with fairly because they're not being taxed fairly, but tax the rich more. He goes, if I could say it in my district, why can't people say it in other districts as well? The American people. Get a look at the comments on this Instagram post that the Trump that Trump made, people are going, every single person has stated that this will increase the deficit by trillions of dollars. You are doing Trump math. Stop pretending that you're doing this for the American people. We aren't stupid. Huge tax ingress for middle class. Increase for middle class and lower to feed the rich. Stop screwing over the working class. Don't sell 250 million acres of our public lands, please. And that's an important point. They're stealing 250 million acres of our public lands to turn it over for rich People so that the rich people can basically acquire the lands for themselves of our public lands, so that they could have their kind of vanity mansions out there. Um. Oh, Donald Trump sent this email today. Trump might wear this on the 4th of July. Ooh, it's a Make America Great Again hat. Oh, and this is an important message to all the Trump supporters that Donald Trump sent yesterday. Ben, I made a big decision at the White House just now. Big decision. In consultation with my trusted advisors like my son Don Jr. And our great vice president, J.D. vance, I made the call to open a few more highly selective spots for Trump Cabinet level advisory council. And the first one is going to you. I mean, the people who are getting this email think that they've become cabinet members by donating hundreds of their dollars, hundreds of dollars to Donald Trump. And why are they donating money to Donald Trump? What's he running for? They're giving him money so that they can get a fake cabinet position. Oh, and his son Don Jr. Is apparently working in the government now. I didn't know that that Don Jr. Was. 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