The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump has Catastrophic Day as Term Falls Apart
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Dec 31, 2025 The host dissects a disastrous day for Trump, highlighting his social media silence and dismal approval ratings. MAGA fundraising practices come under fire, particularly the deceptive tactics used by prominent figures. Tensions in the Gulf are linked back to Trump-era foreign policies, while artistic backlash follows the Kennedy Center's controversial renaming. The discussion also covers Republican failures in healthcare and the economy, with critiques on Trump's purported role in global peace efforts and a defense of Somali communities against scapegoating.
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Approval Ratings Tell A Stark Story
- Ben Meiselas highlights Trump's plunging approval and compares it to Zelensky's rising popularity in the U.S..
- This contrast shows public sentiment shifting strongly away from Trump during global crises.
U.S. Weakness Fuels Global Instability
- Ben argues Trump's foreign policy weakness is fracturing the global order and enabling regional conflicts.
- He links U.S. unpredictability under Trump to escalations like the Saudi-UAE rift over Yemen.
Kennedy Center Renaming Spurs Cancellations
- Ben describes the Kennedy Center renaming and ensuing artist cancellations as both sad and funny.
- He recounts specific cancellations and Rick Grinnell's defensive social-media response to illustrate the fallout.
