The MeidasTouch Podcast Leader Jeffries Discusses Trump’s State of the Union Disaster
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Feb 24, 2026 
Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader and senior lawmaker, reflects on national politics and accountability. He calls the State of the Union a disaster. He discusses tariffs, a Supreme Court ruling and refund legislation. He raises concerns about presidential fitness and the presence of Epstein survivors, and outlines plans to push back politically.
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Speaker Johnson Attacks Then Avoids Press
- Ben Meiselas reports Speaker Mike Johnson attacked MeidasTouch for organizing a People’s State of the Union boycott.
- Johnson denounced Democrats' counter-events as "TDS" then abruptly left without taking questions, underscoring a performative GOP response.
Jim Jordan Defends Trump Amid Weak Polls
- Jim Jordan appeared on CNN trying to clean up Mike Johnson's attack and defended Trump despite weak polling and negative economic sentiment.
- Jordan pivoted to partisan attacks and patriotic imagery when questioned about polls, inflation, and Kash Patel's conduct.
Jeffries Frames Tariffs As Unlawful Theft
- Hakeem Jeffries calls Trump's State of the Union a "complete and total disaster" and frames the tariff ruling as theft requiring refund.
- Jeffries says the Supreme Court found tariffs unlawful and Republicans must return the money rather than impose new tariffs.