The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Busted on Footage Before Full Invasion Starts
Sep 10, 2025
In a gripping discussion, the hosts reveal shocking footage of Donald Trump targeting American cities ahead of a major invasion. They dive into the concerning tactics used by ICE against migrants, showcasing eyewitness accounts from protests and raids. The emotional impact on affected families is palpable as they explore authoritarianism's rise. A controversial detainment of an elderly flower seller highlights agent misconduct and community resistance, emphasizing the urgent need for civil rights advocacy.
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Portland Uses Chemical Munitions
- Meiselas plays a Portland clip showing an ICE agent brutally slamming a protester into concrete.
- He reports a veteran suffocated in tear gas and a nurse hit in the eye with a pepper ball.
Independent Journalist At Immigration Court
- Sandy Bakem is highlighted for daily documentation at 26 Federal Plaza immigration court.
- Meiselas praises her independent reporting and asks listeners to support her work.
Citizen Confronted Outside Court
- Meiselas plays footage where ICE confronts a man leaving a hearing who claims he is a U.S. citizen.
- Agents say they initially thought he matched someone they intended to detain but stopped once citizenship was claimed.