The MeidasTouch Podcast Furious World Leaders Lock Out Trump from Closing Ceremony
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Nov 24, 2025 World leaders locked the U.S. out of the G20 closing ceremony, prompting laughter at Trump's absence. Jeffrey Sachs criticized Trump's mindset and suggested possible CIA involvement in controversial events. Discussions centered on BRICS challenging U.S. influence, with South Africa rejecting a junior U.S. delegate. Global leaders united on issues like multilateralism and climate finance, signaling a shift towards collaboration without American dominance. The G19 moved forward, showcasing a unified front in the face of diplomatic tensions.
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U.S. Locked Out Of G20 Handover
- Ben Meiselas reports world leaders in South Africa effectively excluded the United States from the G20 closing gavel ceremony.
- The U.S. boycott followed Trump's absence and a claimed “white genocide” justification, prompting leaders to proceed without Washington.
Global Leaders Roasted Trump Publicly
- With the U.S. absent, multiple speakers openly criticized Trump and his impact on U.S. global leadership.
- Jeffrey Sachs framed Trump's behavior as a tantrum and linked U.S. neurosis to China's rising influence.
Sachs' Venezuela CIA Speculation
- Jeffrey Sachs speculated that a Venezuelan refinery explosion resembled CIA involvement after Trump's claimed orders.
- Sachs admitted he could not prove it but suggested a suspicious timing connection.