The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Gets Catastrophic News Before Election in Disaster AM
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Nov 3, 2025 Ben Meiselas breaks down shocking polling news showing Trump’s worst approval ratings ever just before the election. He discusses a staggering number of job cuts and the strain on rural hospitals due to policy changes. The conversation shifts to Trump's controversial pardon of Binance's CEO and the concerns of corruption surrounding it. Former supporters are denouncing Trump, highlighting a shift in public sentiment. Meiselas emphasizes the need for journalists to hold key figures accountable as critical elections approach.
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Historic Low Approval For Trump
- CNN polling shows Donald Trump's approval at 37% and disapproval at 63%, a historic low.
- Ben Meiselas emphasizes this is worse than during Trump's post-January 6th period and across multiple polls.
Steep Approval Drops Among Minorities
- YouGov data shows steep approval declines: whites -17, Hispanics -28, Blacks -38 since Trump's second term started.
- Ben Meiselas highlights Trump is deeply underwater among Black and Hispanic voters.
Layoffs Nearly Highest Since 2020
- Challenger Gray & Christmas reported roughly 950,000 U.S. job cuts through September 2025.
- Ben Meiselas links these layoffs to poor economic conditions under the current administration.