The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump gets Scared and Abruptly Cancels Olympic Trip!!
Feb 22, 2026
A rundown of a sudden cancelled Milan trip amid fears of boos and protests. A look at surprise White House appearances and fiery speeches to governors. Claims about signed 'holy Bibles' and misleading hospital ship posts are examined. Discussions cover polling, pro-Russia ties, trade pressure on Europe, fundraising tactics, and controversial rhetoric from prominent figures.
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Trump Cancelled Milan Trip Over Fear Of Booing
- Donald Trump canceled his planned trip to Milan for the Winter Olympics because he feared being booed by protesters.
- Ben Meiselas frames the cancellation as evidence Trump is avoiding public scrutiny and humiliation amid mounting protests in Europe.
White House Governors Event Turned Theatrical
- At the White House, Trump hosted a Republican governors meeting and delivered an erratic speech while signing branded 'holy Bibles.'
- Meiselas highlights Trump praising Melania as a 'movie star' and promoting $65 signed Bibles as part of the spectacle.
Hospital Ship Claim To Greenland Was False
- Trump posted images and claimed he's sending a hospital ship to Greenland at Governor Jeff Landry's request, but Meiselas says it's an AI image and factually wrong.
- Meiselas notes both US hospital ships are under repair and Greenland has universal healthcare, undermining Trump's claim.