The MeidasTouch Podcast Fox News Panics on Air as Trump Faces Total Repudiation
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Sep 25, 2025 Fox News faces a meltdown as hosts scramble over Trump’s plummeting support. Sean Hannity shockingly defends Trump amidst accusations of authoritarianism. The left is blamed for escalating tensions, while critics target Gavin Newsom's leadership. Greg Gutfeld's claims about political rhetoric are challenged, traces leading back to Trump. Controversial comments from a DHS official evoke WWII comparisons. Amidst all this, the Energy Secretary predicts an unexpected Trump climate praise, showcasing the chaotic landscape of modern political discourse.
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Tom Homan's Defiant Appearance
- Ben recounts Tom Homan appearing on Fox, boasting about ICE and refusing to apologize for alleged cash in a Cava bag.
- He presents Homan as an odd defender praising Trump's policies while facing personal controversies.
DeSantis Used To Stoke Fear
- Meiselas notes Fox brings Ron DeSantis to attack Gavin Newsom and amplify fear of Democratic overreach.
- He interprets these moves as signs Fox is desperate to rally the right-wing base.
Rhetoric Versus Reality On Dehumanization
- Greg Gutfeld claims the right insults but doesn't dehumanize, a claim Meiselas disputes by citing Trump's rhetoric.
- Meiselas argues Trump's language explicitly demonizes opponents, contradicting Gutfeld's defense.