The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Wednesday as He Rushes Back to DC
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Sep 24, 2025 Donald Trump returns to Washington, only to be greeted by a satirical statue of himself and Jeffrey Epstein. The podcast critiques U.S. media's lukewarm reactions to Trump's recent UN speech, contrasting it with UK coverage. Utility bills are skyrocketing, raising alarm over inflation, while recession indicators emerge from job market trends. Meanwhile, China stops buying U.S. soybeans, impacting farmers. Trump’s focus on foreign bailouts draws fire as Americans struggle with rising costs. A chaotic media landscape surrounding Trump remains a hot topic.
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Energy Costs Contradict Trump's Claims
- Ben contrasts Trump's claim of defeating inflation with rising utility and energy costs hitting households.
- He warns AI data centers and crypto mining will further raise energy costs under Trump's policies.
Recession Indicators Emerging
- Ben points to recession-like labor indicators such as weakening construction payroll growth.
- He notes Nevada employment turning negative has historically signaled recessions.
China Shifted Soybean Demand To Brazil
- Ben reports China stopped ordering US soybeans, shifting purchases to Brazil and harming US farmers.
- He links this to Trump's trade actions and Argentina gaining from China's retaliation.