The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Panics as Nation Finally Wakes Up…
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Jan 26, 2026 A heated rundown of disinformation campaigns and violent border enforcement claims. Corporate leaders, athletes, and former presidents publicly push back. Coverage of polling shifts and political fallout. Calls for accountability and reforms headline the conversation.
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Athletes And Associations Publicly Protest
- The NBA Players Association and star athletes publicly condemned the killings and spoke for civil liberties.
- The somber atmosphere at a Timberwolves game illustrated community trauma and athlete solidarity.
Trump's Comments Clash With Concealed Carry Rights
- Ben contrasts Trump's Wall Street Journal comments suggesting protestors carrying loaded weapons 'don't play good' with the fact Preti had a lawful concealed carry permit.
- He frames this as the administration undermining the Second Amendment for some contexts.
Tone-Deaf White House Actions Amid Crisis
- Ben highlights the administration's tone-deaf actions, like screening the Melania film, while cities reel from the killings.
- He uses this to illustrate perceived moral and leadership failures in the White House.