The MeidasTouch Podcast 🚨Trump Loses It and Attacks Meidas over War Coverage
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Mar 18, 2026 A combative breakdown of political attacks and media pushback around U.S. actions toward Iran. Coverage of an NCTC resignation and clashes within MAGA over the conflict. Analysis of supply chain risks from Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Celebration of reporting wins and a pledge to keep exposing facts under pressure.
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Trump Regime Messaging On Iran Is Contradictory
- Ben Meiselas exposes contradictions in the Trump administration's Iran messaging, highlighting a June 25 press release claiming Iran's nuclear facilities were obliterated.
- He contrasts that release with White House rhetoric that Iran remains a "very real" nuclear threat to show inconsistent public narratives.
Joe Kent Resigns And Sparks Viral Backlash
- Ben recounts Joe Kent resigning as National Counterterrorism Center director, calling the Iran war a "war of choice" and betrayal of MAGA.
- Kent's resignation post went viral (75 million views in 24 hours) and spurred Caroline Levitt's defensive response.
MeidasTouch Faces Sustained Attacks For Investigative Reporting
- Ben details repeated attacks on MeidasTouch by the Trump regime and conservative media for reporting uncomfortable facts.
- He cites past examples: threats to Aaron Parnas, criticism over live-munitions reporting, and later vindication by a Defense Department report.