The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Landing in Japan as Plans Blow Up
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Oct 27, 2025 In a whirlwind discussion, hosts dive into Donald Trump's chaotic flight to Japan, spotlighting his bizarre claims about a 'perfect' MRI and cognitive tests. The conversation takes a sharp turn as Trump mocks political figures and makes outlandish assertions about U.S. involvement in Argentina's elections. Odd remarks about the World Series and rancher protections add to the spectacle. The episode critiques the normalization of Trump's third-term ambitions and examines his controversial comments on Canada and regional tensions—keeping listeners both informed and entertained.
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Medical Details Raised Public Concern
- Donald Trump publicly discussed receiving an MRI and praised it as "the best MRI ever," drawing attention to his medical evaluations.
- Ben Meiselas frames these disclosures as concerning signals about Trump's health and fitness for office.
Touching The Emperor Broke Protocol
- Ben Meiselas recounts Trump's arrival in Japan where he repeatedly touched the Emperor, breaking protocol.
- Meiselas presents the encounter as humiliating and evidence of Trump's erratic behavior on the trip.
Cognitive Tests Become A Political Talking Point
- Trump described taking cognitive exams at Walter Reed and mocked political opponents' ability to pass them.
- Meiselas uses this to imply repeated testing and public boasting highlight questions about Trump's cognitive fitness.