The MeidasTouch Podcast Fox News Collapses as Trump Gets Taste of Own Medicine
Aug 23, 2025
Fox News faces declining influence as Governor Gavin Newsom takes a bold stand against Donald Trump. The podcast delves into political clashes, highlighting Newsom's tactics and their impact. Discussions about immigration reveal contrasting views on resource allocation. The episode also tackles the monopolization of the meat industry and its effects on family farms. With an eye on international politics, it addresses crucial negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, all while exploring authenticity in modern political personas.
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Fox Reacts As Newsom Puts Pressure On MAGA Media
- Ben Meiselas argues Fox News pushed a coordinated defensive narrative against Gavin Newsom.
- He says Fox amplified complaints because Newsom's attacks were hitting their audience and message.
Fox Hosts Mock Newsom's 'Twitter Fingers'
- Ben plays multiple Fox clips mocking Gavin Newsom's social media and persona to show their defensive posture.
- He contrasts Fox hosts' complaints with Newsom intentionally mirroring Trump's style to provoke them.
Fox Segments Echo Abroad And Normalize Extremes
- Meiselas highlights Fox guests praising authoritarian rhetoric and normalizing extreme talk about migrants and deportation.
- He notes Russian state media reused Fox segments, showing international amplification of MAGA messages.