The MeidasTouch Podcast MeidasTouch RESPONDS to Trump FOLDING + MORE
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Feb 4, 2025 The podcast examines Trump's recent booing in Canada, highlighting his alienation of allies due to reckless tariffs. They discuss his misleading claims about new deals, which were actually made under Biden. The hosts address growing resistance against authoritarianism and critique the GOP's attempts to dismantle the free tax filing system. They also touch on the implications of Trump's leadership on public health and immigration. Lastly, there's a focus on the push for Democratic senators to challenge Trump's nominees and engage the audience in political activism.
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Fake Deals and International Backlash
- Trump's tariff threats alienated allies like Canada, leading to boos during the national anthem at sports arenas.
- He then announced "new deals" that were actually pre-existing agreements made under Biden.
Musk's Power Grab
- Elon Musk's teams seized control of government systems like Treasury and USAID without proper authorization.
- Democrats rallied at the USAID building in protest as Musk discussed deleting government groups online.
Pre-Existing Canadian Deal
- Trump's deal with Canada included $1.3 billion for border security and a fentanyl czar, which were pre-existing initiatives.
- The Canadian government's website confirms the deal's details were already in place before Trump's announcement.