The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Landing in DC Over Very Bad News
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Sep 22, 2025 Tune in as Ben Meiselas delves into the chaos surrounding Donald Trump's return to DC, highlighting a political rally gone awry at a memorial service. Discover Trump’s unfulfilled promises on global issues like Gaza and Ukraine, and how his erratic behavior impacts domestic stability. The discussion touches on Trump's conspiracy claims linking autism to medicine and his confrontational stance towards allies. There’s also a critique of his attempt to leverage a government shutdown for personal gain, showcasing the complexities of his influence.
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Manufacturing And Jobs Under Strain
- Ben Meiselas argues Trump's economic promises are failing as manufacturing and construction face recession-like conditions.
- He links mass layoffs and poor job data to Trump-era policies and suppression of negative data.
Bailing Out Allies, Neglecting Workers
- Meiselas criticizes the administration for prioritizing bailouts for authoritarian allies like Argentina over American workers.
- He frames the Argentina support as emblematic of a regime that favors foreign strongmen while neglecting domestic suffering.
Contradictory Foreign Policy Hits Farmers
- Meiselas points out the administration's contradictory actions: supporting Argentina while sanctioning Brazil's judiciary figures.
- He connects those moves to geopolitical shifts that harm U.S. farmers and agriculture exports.