The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Loses Control at Disaster Presser with UK PM
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Sep 18, 2025 Witness the hilarity as Donald Trump faces a chaotic press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. From bizarre claims about Russia and false investment figures to awkward denials regarding Epstein, Trump’s gaffes steal the show. The conversation escalates with media attacks and promises of a TikTok subsidiary, while he brags about a budget bill. It's a wild ride through political blunders and comedic missteps that you won't want to miss!
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Disastrous Tone And False Economic Claims
- Ben Meiselas frames Trump's joint press conference with UK PM Keir Starmer as chaotic and misleading.
- Trump repeatedly downplayed Russia's threat and made false economic claims about $17 trillion in investments.
Mandelson Question And Trump's Denial
- Ben recounts a reporter asking Trump about Lord Mandelson's removal over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Trump claimed not to know Mandelson despite past White House interactions noted by Meiselas.
Claims Of Victory And Geographic Blunders
- Meiselas highlights Trump's serial falsehoods about winning 2020 and solving inflation.
- Trump also bungled geographic names, confusing Azerbaijan/Armenia in describing a peace claim.