The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Catastrophic AM as World Freezes Him Out
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Jan 18, 2026 Donald Trump's declining trust and disapproval ratings are under scrutiny, with Europe cutting off intelligence sharing. The podcast critiques Trump's controversial decisions, including troop deployments and tariff threats against European nations. There's analysis of the Democratic advantage reflected in polls, alongside discussions on misleading claims regarding fentanyl data. The host highlights the authoritarian optics of ICE actions, raising significant constitutional concerns while examining the backlash from both allies and critics.
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Allied Intelligence Cut Off U.S. Sharing
- European intelligence cut off sharing after testing whether Trump leaked classified data to Russia.
- France and Ukraine fed false intel that then reached Russia, pointing to leaks from the Trump administration.
Greenland Sparks Diplomatic Escalation
- Trump floated invading and acquiring Greenland, prompting international alarm and tariff threats.
- Administration figures framed tariffs and potential military action as strategic moves to avoid a larger crisis.
Europe Pushes Back Publicly
- European leaders publicly condemned U.S. threats and emphasized NATO unity with Denmark over Greenland.
- Tariff threats risked undermining transatlantic relations and raised talk of escalation.
