The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Saturday as Crowd Assembles
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Aug 10, 2025 A packed crowd in West Virginia shows growing opposition to Donald Trump’s policies, highlighting concerns over authoritarianism. The hosts critique Trump’s foreign dealings, particularly with Ukraine, and the implications for global stability. They discuss the media's inconsistent coverage of political scandals, raising questions about accountability. The urgent need for continued support for Ukraine is emphasized, along with bipartisan efforts to address both foreign aggression and domestic issues like immigration reform.
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Red-State Crowds Rise Against Trump
- Huge crowds in red West Virginia gathered for the 'fight the oligarchy' tour featuring Senator Bernie Sanders.
- Ben Meiselas says this momentum has Donald Trump panicking and posting false claims about violent crime in D.C.
Oligarch Parties And Gold Bar Gifting
- Ben Meiselas criticizes Tim Cook handing Donald Trump a gold bar as a morally bankrupt bribe for corporate exemptions.
- He says Trump now throws private White House parties for wealthy donors while Americans face higher housing and grocery costs.
Trump's Proposed Ukraine Concessions
- Ben Meiselas calls Trump's Ukraine plan a sellout that would force Ukraine to cede heavily fortified territory to Russia as a precondition.
- He warns this would give Moscow territory and the lifting of sanctions in exchange for a ceasefire that enables further conquest.