The MeidasTouch Podcast Tuesday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben — 1/27/26
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Jan 27, 2026 Rapid-fire breaking-news rundown covering a tiny Iowa rally and unusually low approval polling. Heated debate over immigration enforcement tactics and a controversial shooting tied to Border Patrol. Critiques of political elites, shifting global alliances, and concerns about courts granting broad immunity. Calls for civic accountability and updates on network growth and reporting in D.C.
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Trump Approval And Immigration Rating Drop
- Ben Meiselas highlights a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing Donald Trump's approval at 38% and immigration approval at 39%.
- He argues public opposition to Trump’s ICE/Border Patrol actions is a major political liability for the regime.
Alex Preti Killing During Protest
- Ben recounts the killing of Alex Preti by Border Patrol agents after officers removed his holstered, permitted handgun.
- He uses the incident to argue agents unlawfully brutalized and executed a legally armed protester.
Abuses In Migrant Detention Centers
- Ben describes horrific conditions inside migrant detention centers, including people dressed in 'squid game' outfits and drone footage of prisoners pleading for help.
- He links these abuses to a broader assault on constitutional rights under the current regime.