The MeidasTouch Podcast GOP Leaders Suffer Bad in Public as Trump Loses All Control
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Oct 9, 2025 Host Ben Meiselas discusses the fallout for Republican leaders as Trump loses grip during a government shutdown. Jim Jordan’s refusal to extend healthcare aid and Speaker Mike Johnson’s tone-deaf comments highlight a GOP out of touch. Allegations against Jordan and misleading claims about shutdowns spark outrage. Voters blame Republicans for the crisis, while media struggles with misogyny defenses. As GOP leaders flounder, Meiselas emphasizes their prioritization of politics over constituents' needs.
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Public Blames MAGA For Shutdown
- Ben Meiselas argues the public blames Trump and MAGA Republicans for the shutdown.
- He says they secretly want the shutdown to push Project 2025 and other aims.
Jordan Rejects ACA Subsidy Extension
- Jim Jordan explicitly refused to support extending ACA subsidies on CNN.
- Meiselas frames that refusal as intentionally letting premiums skyrocket and harming people.
Demand Concrete Health Plans
- Meiselas urges scrutiny of Republican health plans and asks for concrete alternatives.
- He highlights the need to demand specifics instead of vague promises like 'empower people.'