The MeidasTouch Podcast
Episode: Trump Spirals All Night as 25th Amendment Needed!!!
Date: January 29, 2026
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Overview
In this explosive episode, the Meiselas brothers break down Donald Trump’s frenetic social media meltdown and increasingly alarming behavior, arguing for the urgent necessity of invoking the 25th Amendment. They dissect Trump’s hundreds of unhinged social posts, the regime's racist tactics, disturbing raids on election offices, plummeting poll numbers, and deeply concerning impacts on US democracy. The episode is infused with the signature Meidas brother banter, legal insights, and impassioned calls to resist authoritarianism.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Donald Trump’s “Psychotic Meltdown” on Social Media
Timestamp: [01:55] – [03:57]
- Ben describes Trump flooding social media with “hundreds of posts, post after post, each one more insane than the next.”
- Trump accused President Obama of treason and continued pushing debunked 2020 election conspiracies—alleging CIA/China/FBI collusion.
- Trump labeled Alex Pretty, who was killed by US agents, a “domestic terrorist,” spreading further disinformation and stoking fear.
- Ben highlights the inconsistency between Trump’s performative “respectful conversations” with officials (e.g., Governor Walz) and his vitriolic online attacks.
- Quote: “Donald Trump is a deranged, demented, cognitively impaired lunatic.” – Ben ([03:57])
- Trump’s language devolves into crude remarks (e.g., “maybe it’s time to shut the fuck up and let him cook”), shocking for a sitting president.
2. Escalating Racist Attacks and Authoritarian Tactics
Timestamp: [04:00] – [07:42]
- Dr. Oz, evidently acting as an administration agent, publicly targets LA’s Armenian community, baselessly accusing them of organized fraud and using racist tropes.
- “Look at their dialect. This is the dialect of mobsters and mafia.” – Paraphrased Dr. Oz ([04:20])
- Ben draws parallels to past attacks on the Somalian community, warning: “First he comes for this group, then he comes for… They're coming for you. So stand up and resist this fascist regime.”
- Quote: “You forfeit the right to accuse others of being in the Russian mob when you are a Russian bootlicker, when you literally—what, you have Putin’s photo above the photo of your grandchild.” – Ben ([07:36])
3. Echoes of Paramilitary Threats and Global Fallout
Timestamp: [07:43] – [08:30]
- Ben asserts that Trump's escalation—paramilitary tactics, demonizing of minorities, and open authoritarian talk—were all predicted by vigilant observers.
- Solidifies his claim that global backlash is brewing (FIFA World Cup boycott is mentioned as serious due to the US’s authoritarian behavior).
4. Governor Walz Reveals Trump’s Delusional Reasoning
Timestamp: [08:31] – [09:25]
- In a played clip, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recounts a bizarre call from Trump, who compared ICE operations in Minneapolis to foreign military invasions, including Venezuela.
- Quote: “He saw an operation in Venezuela against a foreign nation in the same context he saw an operation against a US State and a US City.” – Governor Walz ([09:05])
5. Fulton County Election Raid & Rule of Law Under Threat
Timestamp: [09:25] – [11:18]
- FBI, accompanied by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, conducted a sudden raid on Fulton County’s election office, seizing 2020 ballots.
- Local officials express deep concern for ballot security: “We don’t know where the ballots are being taken. We don’t know what's going to happen to them."
- Ben underscores that Trump is actively weaponizing federal agencies to undermine the most basic democratic systems.
6. Polls Spell Disaster for Trump & Devastating Latino Backlash
Timestamp: [11:18] – [16:16]
Fox News Polls:
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Economic pessimism is widespread, even as regime media (Fox) tries to bolster Trump.
- “People do not feel good about this economy.” – Fox analyst ([11:45])
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Polls on immigration reveal the public thinks the administration’s tactics have become “too aggressive,” especially after recent tragic incidents in Minnesota.
CNN Segment on Latino Support:
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Trump’s net approval among Latinos has plummeted more than 20 points, with an additional 34-point drop due to the mass deportation program.
- Quote: “Latinos do not like what Donald Trump is doing on his deportation program and it is driving his overall numbers down.” – Harry Enton, CNN ([15:10])
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Even former Latino supporters/leaders are abandoning Trump, forecasting GOP disaster in the upcoming midterms.
7. Outlandish PR Moves: Nicki Minaj Gets Trump’s “Gold Card”
Timestamp: [16:16] – [17:36]
- Instead of focusing on solving crises, Trump appears at a rally with Nicki Minaj, gifting her a rare US residency “gold card” and praising her “MAGA” loyalty.
- “She’s been MAGA. What can I say? ... I’m going to let my nails grow because I love those nails.” – Trump ([17:00])
8. Dissent Among Right Wing Media Figures
Timestamp: [17:36] – [18:40]
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Andrew Schultz, previously a Trump supporter, voices disgust with the extremity and hypocrisy of the Trump regime’s ICE dragnet.
- “If you see it with your own eyes, you know exactly what happened. … I looked at the numbers—5% of the people they deported are violent criminals.” – Andrew Schultz ([17:54])
- Schultz and others call out Trump’s fixation with “deporting pedophiles” while not releasing the Epstein list.
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Ben and co. echo how surreal it is to have the Director of National Intelligence physically present at a ballot seizure, likening it to Inspector Gadget stunts and further highlighting regime absurdity.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Ben: “Donald Trump is a deranged, demented, cognitively impaired lunatic.” ([03:57])
- Ben: “You forfeit the right to accuse others of being in the Russian mob when you are a Russian bootlicker…when you have Putin’s photo above the photo of your grandchild.” ([07:36])
- Governor Walz: “He saw an operation in Venezuela against a foreign nation in the same context he saw an operation against a US State and a US City.” ([09:05])
- CNN’s Harry Enton: “Latinos do not like what Donald Trump is doing on his deportation program and it is driving his overall numbers down.” ([15:10])
- Andrew Schultz: “If you see it with your own eyes, you know exactly what happened… 5% of the people they deported are violent criminals.” ([17:54])
Important Timestamps Summary
- [01:55] Trump’s escalating online meltdown and disturbing rhetoric
- [04:20] Dr. Oz targets Armenian community with racist allegations
- [08:31] Governor Walz relays Trump’s foreign invasion mindset
- [09:25] FBI and DNI Gabbard raid Fulton County Election Office
- [11:18] Fox’s poll exposes economic pessimism and immigration backlash
- [13:55] CNN shows Trump’s catastrophic drop with Latino voters
- [16:16] Trump’s bizarre PR: gold card for Nicki Minaj
- [17:54] Andrew Schultz denounces Trump’s ICE tactics
Tone and Takeaways
The episode is urgent, sharp, and deeply alarmed. The Meiselas brothers pull no punches, painting a portrait of a presidency gone off the rails—mixing legal expertise with righteous indignation and dark humor. They warn that unchecked authoritarian stunts and divisive racism pose an existential threat to democracy, evidenced by both policy and optics.
Final message: The episode ends with calls to action: resist, stay informed, and recognize the deeply abnormal behaviors of this regime—before it’s too late.