The MeidasTouch Podcast – "Trump Suffers Meltdown Before Thanksgiving Over Bad News"
Date: November 27, 2025
Hosts: Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Episode Overview
This episode dives deep into former President Donald Trump's unfiltered social media outburst and erratic behavior just days before Thanksgiving, sparked by a slew of bad news and growing political pressure. The Meiselas brothers dissect Trump’s meltdown, analyze his attempts to reshape the narrative within the Republican Party, and expose double standards in government aid distribution. Through their signature mix of well-informed commentary and humor, the hosts spotlight the implications for democracy, media, the economy, and the state of the GOP ahead of a pivotal 2026.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Trump's Social Media Meltdown and GOP Fractures
Timestamps: 02:29 – 09:53
- Trump is "panicking that the Republican Party is leaving him" and has been "making posts that the Republican Party should now be called the Tea Republicans or the teapublicans" (02:29).
- The hosts note Trump’s desperate calls for party unity:
"If the entire Republican Party does not stand united behind Trump right now, then there is absolutely no reason to have a Republican Party."
- Critique of Trump’s increasingly bizarre posts:
- Sharing manipulated images of himself as "slayer of the deep state" (03:23), using QAnon memes and apocalyptic language.
- Trump’s personal attacks on journalists persist: calling NYT reporter Katie Rogers "ugly both inside and out" after previously calling another reporter "piggy."
"I think you get the pattern here." (03:58)
- Highlights the disconnect between Trump’s leisure—playing golf at taxpayer expense—and the real struggles of Americans preparing for Thanksgiving.
2. Propaganda, Disinformation, and Cult Messaging
Timestamps: 03:23 – 05:04
- The brothers underline Trump’s ongoing push of QAnon and deep state conspiracy imagery, labeling QAnon an "actual death cult."
- Trump posts an image declaring himself to have made "personal sacrifices" for both America and the world—contrasted against facts surrounding his administration’s actions, especially toward Ukraine.
"We’ve been showing the Bloomberg recording...they were just like mocking Ukraine." (05:04)
3. Economic Claims & Contradictions
Timestamps: 05:11 – 09:53
- Trump claims he "settled eight wars" and lowered grocery prices, despite contrary evidence and surging inflation.
"We all know...everything is more expensive. Inflation is rising. Trump and his regime of fascists and liars can tell us all they want that things are cheaper. We know they're not cheaper." (06:40)
- Ridicules Trump's focus on expanding his Mar-a-Lago "Golden Ballroom," including reckless disregard for asbestos dangers during renovations.
- Farm Bailouts vs. Student Debt Relief:
- Discusses a new $12 billion emergency farm bailout, criticized as a consequence of Trump’s trade wars.
"The complete and utter silence in the media over the farm bailout as compared to the outrage when Biden tried to do broad based student loan forgiveness tells you all you need to know about the current state of journalism in America." (08:45)
- Highlights the systemic risk: bad credit from student loan defaults can destabilize the entire economy.
4. Government Officials Spin and Blame
Timestamps: 09:54 – 13:03
- Brooke Rollins (Trump agriculture official) downplays SNAP (food stamp) benefits, touts a "bridge" aid package for farmers, and deflects blame onto Biden for economic troubles.
- Notable Quote (Rollins, 10:11):
"We do have a package, a bridge package we're finalizing...it's just a bridge to get us to next year for the president's promise that he wasn't going to leave any of our farmers behind."
- Host retorts: "Stop blaming Biden. You're in charge. Okay? We're basically a year in." (12:04)
- Notable Quote (Rollins, 10:11):
- Rollins blames high beef prices on the "Biden Harris administration’s war on cattle" due to climate change concerns, calling cattle "an outlier" and citing trade issues.
"The Biden Harris administration had a war on cattle because they talked about climate change...it was crazy." (12:34)
5. Mocking the ‘Cheaper Thanksgiving’ Spin
Timestamps: 13:03 – 14:35
- National Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett attempts to reframe higher prices by promoting smaller Thanksgiving meals with generic brands.
- Host reacts:
"This is what sociopaths do in their arguments. You're not addressing the issue. The issue is that the price of things is more." (13:03)
- Quote (Hassett, 14:07):
"Having a generic something is a crime for ordinary folks. It shows how to [sic] out of touch these people [are]."
- Host reacts:
6. GOP Infighting and Policy Blunders
Timestamps: 14:35 – 17:33
- Critiques Kristi Noem for ignoring court orders and sending migrants to foreign detention, while new "America First" price hikes hit international visitors to national parks, further hurting US tourism.
- Host: "Everything these people do is like the dumbest thing imaginable." (15:32)
- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly lambasts MAGA men for misogyny, signaling further discord in the GOP.
- Tennessee’s 7th District, a deeply red area, is reportedly in play for Democrats, with a +2 lead for the GOP per new polling (17:12).
7. Legal Developments: $1 Million Penalty Upheld Against Trump
Timestamps: 17:13 – 17:53
- The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a "$1 million penalty against Donald Trump and Alina Haba for their frivolous suit in the Hillary Clinton Comey DNC lawsuit."
- Notable Quote:
"Trump has a pattern of filing frivolous lawsuits and they agreed with the District court's finding of that." (17:30)
- Notable Quote:
Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments
- "If the entire Republican Party does not stand united behind Trump right now, then there is absolutely no reason to have a Republican Party." (02:47, Host)
- "[Trump] is making post after post after post like this as the American people are struggling and are excited to see their families and to have a little bit of a rest on Thanksgiving. This is the messaging coming from Donald Trump." (03:37, Host)
- "QAnon is an actual death cult and he's posting QAnon memes over and over again." (03:56, Host)
- "The complete and utter silence in the media over the farm bailout as compared to the outrage when Biden tried to do broad based student loan forgiveness tells you all you need to know..." (08:45, Host)
- "And by the way, student debt defaults are at record highs... Now this whole group of people, 6, 7, 8 million people now have terrible credit. And because they have bad credit, they can't buy homes... That impacts the whole economy and it ultimately impacts everybody." (09:28, Host)
- "Stop blaming Biden. You're in charge. Okay? We're basically a year in. It's just so pathetic that everything. Biden. Biden. Biden." (12:04, Host)
- "[Kristi Noem] defied the court's order directly in D.C. and said that the migrants needed to go to the concentration camp in El Salvador." (14:48, Host)
- "Everything these people do is like the dumbest thing imaginable." (15:32, Host)
- "[The 11th Circuit] also said that Trump has a pattern of filing frivolous lawsuits and they agreed with the District court's finding of that." (17:30, Host)
Important Timestamps
- 02:29 – Discussion begins on Trump’s meltdown, shifting Republican branding, and personal attacks on the press
- 05:11 – Analysis of Trump’s misinformation and economic falsehoods
- 09:54 – Clip with Trump agriculture official discussing bailout package
- 12:04 – Hosts challenge persistent blame of Biden for ongoing crises
- 13:03 – Exposes economic spin and misleading arguments about Thanksgiving prices
- 14:35 – Criticism of GOP leadership's policy choices and infighting
- 17:13 – Major legal blow: $1 million penalty against Trump upheld
Tone and Style
The Meiselas brothers maintain their trademark blend of sharp, impassioned analysis and candid, occasionally irreverent humor. They express deep frustration with Trump’s behavior but always root their critique in evidence, policy detail, and a commitment to democratic values.
Recommended for Listeners Aiming to Understand:
- How Trump's social media activity signals desperation and deepening divisions within the GOP
- The contrast between government bailouts for farmers under Trump and the vilification of student loan forgiveness under Biden
- How right-wing officials spin economic data and policy failures, and why those narratives are misleading
- Legal consequences mounting for Trump and the significance of court rulings on his post-presidency conduct
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