The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Midnight Meltdown as He Sneaks Out of USA
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Oct 25, 2025 Donald Trump has a midnight meltdown as he angrily departs the U.S. for Asia amid a government shutdown. He absurdly rants about funding an 'arc' project while facing economic turmoil. The show dives into his bizarre accusations against Canada, criticizing ads that he believes distort Reagan's words. Trump's threats to resort to 'dirtier' campaign tactics are alarming, and his plummeting approval among Hispanic voters is noted. Finally, the discussion touches on the misuse of White House demolition debris at a golf course and concerns over military donations.
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Bronx's Flight Deck Visit
- Ben opens with a personal story about his son Bronx visiting a United flight deck and meeting a pilot named Andrew.
- He says that small interactions can shape a child's future and will stick with them forever.
Trump's Erratic Spending Talk During Shutdown
- Ben Meiselas argues Donald Trump angrily defended lavish spending on a ballroom and an "arc" while the government shutdown threatens services.
- Meiselas frames this as dangerous and disconnected from millions losing healthcare and benefits.
False AI Claim About Reagan Ad
- Meiselas highlights Trump's false claim that Canada used AI to fake Ronald Reagan's words in an ad.
- He portrays Trump's attack as a distortion of Reagan's actual free-trade stance and historical record.