The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Psychotic Meltdown in AM and Crashes Everything
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Feb 23, 2026 A blow-by-blow of a major public meltdown after a Supreme Court tariff ruling. Sharp coverage of erratic press behavior, viral social posts and bizarre personal stunts. Discussion of market reactions tied to the legal fight and polling collapse. A look at courtroom moves, blocked reports and political endorsements amid growing chaos.
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Trump Frames Court Ruling As Power Win While Polls and Markets Fall
- Donald Trump reacted to the Supreme Court tariff ruling by publicly claiming expanded authority to impose higher tariffs and attacking polls and critics.
- Ben Meiselas ties those outbursts to falling poll numbers, a market drop, and a broader political meltdown during an Angel Families event.
Tweets and AI Gimmicks Coincide With Market Turmoil
- Trump’s social posts claiming new tariff powers moved markets and provoked sharp criticism from Ben Meiselas who called the behavior "psychotic" and authoritarian.
- Meiselas cites an 800+ point Dow drop and Trump's AI hockey posts as evidence of erratic attempts to display strength.
Independent Voters Are Driving Trump’s Approval Collapse
- Polling data show Trump at record lows with independents, driving his overall approval to near-century lows before the State of the Union.
- Ben Meiselas cites Harry Enten’s analysis showing Trump 47 points underwater with independents as the central driver.