The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Unhinged Meltdown in Oval as Approval Plummets
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Oct 22, 2025 The host dives into Trump's emotional breakdown in the Oval Office amid plummeting approval ratings, particularly among young voters. He critiques outrageous claims about economic improvements and highlights Trump's refusal to negotiate with Democrats, setting the stage for a potential government shutdown. Discussions include bizarre statements about tariffs funding projects, Trump's controversial Bible signing, and his grandiose plans for a personal monument. The episode explores the implications of these antics on domestic and global relations.
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Sharp Youth Approval Collapse
- Ben Meiselas reports Trump’s approval has plunged, with 18–29s shifting from +5 to −39, signaling a massive youth turn against him.
- This swing reflects growing disbelief in Trump’s economic claims and rising political vulnerability.
Bibles, CEOs, And Inflation Claims
- Meiselas describes Trump signing and selling Bibles while claiming he "defeated inflation" in a meeting with CEOs.
- The scene underscores theatrical self-promotion amid disputed economic claims.
Tariff Windfall Claims Don’t Match Deficit Reality
- Meiselas calls Trump's tariff revenue claims (EU $650B, Japan $550B, S Korea $350B) false and notes deficits are rising under Trump.
- He argues incoming tariff money should show as surplus but the budget instead worsened, exposing the lie.