The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Loses It in Late Night Meltdown in Front of World
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Sep 24, 2025 Dive into the chaos as Donald Trump experiences a late-night meltdown, threatening lawsuits against ABC and Jimmy Kimmel. Observations about his declining health and a disastrous UN speech highlight his struggles without a teleprompter. MAGA conspiracy theories follow, attributing blame for his mishaps. Tensions rise as Trump cancels critical meetings, edging the U.S. closer to a government shutdown. A critique from Governor Newsom adds fuel to the fire, while global perceptions of Trump continue to shift.
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Trump's Lawsuit Threat Highlights Authoritarian Tendencies
- Donald Trump publicly threatened to sue ABC/Disney over Jimmy Kimmel and framed late-night comedy as partisan interference.
- Ben Meiselas argues this reaction exemplifies Trump's growing irrational, authoritarian behavior on trivial slights.
UN Appearance Fueled Conspiracy Spin
- Meiselas describes Trump's United Nations speech as embarrassingly incoherent and degrading U.S. standing.
- He notes MAGA allies amplified conspiracy claims about a broken teleprompter and escalator rather than accept simple mechanical explanations.
Escalator Stop Linked To Videographer
- The UN investigation found the escalator stopped after a safety mechanism was triggered by Trump's own videographer.
- MAGA figures instead pushed theories about assassination attempts and bombing the UN.