The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Can’t Sleep and Goes on Rampage as Term Collapses
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Nov 20, 2025 Dive into the chaos of Trump's late-night rampage as his approval ratings plummet. Discover the shocking inflation hitting Thanksgiving dinner and rising food prices. Ben critiques Trump's bizarre Saudi trip and his claims about ventilators. The discussion takes a turn into Trump Media's financial collapse and the falling stock. With biting commentary on misleading AI deals and Trump's misguided economic claims, this engaging discourse exposes the disarray surrounding Trump's reality.
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Late-Night Posts Signal Disconnect
- Ben Meiselas highlights Trump's late-night social posts as evidence of detachment from everyday American suffering.
- He argues Trump's praise of his Saudi visit and billionaire friends contrasts sharply with rising domestic hardship and low approval ratings.
Reality Versus Rhetoric On The Economy
- Meiselas contrasts Trump's claims of the 'best 10 months' with falling approval and worsening economic perceptions in multiple polls.
- He lists concrete price increases to show Americans feel economic pain despite Trump's rhetoric.
Alleged Overruling Raises War Crime Claims
- Meiselas reports NBC's claim that the top U.S. Southern Command lawyer was overruled on strikes near Venezuela, raising legal and ethical questions.
- He frames the operations as likely extrajudicial killings and calls potential prosecutions 'war crimes.'