The MeidasTouch Podcast Senator Gallego on Trump’s Mental Decline During Shutdown
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Oct 7, 2025 Senator Ruben Gallego, U.S. Senator from Arizona and a former Marine, dives into the political turmoil surrounding the government shutdown. He highlights how the GOP is using the crisis to protect powerful figures, including Donald Trump, while emphasizing the negative impact on healthcare for millions. Gallego also critiques Trump's military rhetoric, suggesting it stems from a place of cognitive decline. He proposes that restoring ACA tax credits could be a simple solution to navigate through the crisis and urges bipartisan negotiation to avoid electoral fallout.
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Epstein Files And Congressional Stonewalling
- Ben Meiselas highlights withheld evidence questions around Trump and Epstein raised in hearings with Pam Bondi.
- The hosts present refusal to answer as indication of possible record-flagging and coverup.
Delaying Swearing-In Blocks Oversight
- The hosts point out Mike Johnson paused swearing in Adelita Grijalva to avoid a discharge petition that could release Epstein files.
- They tie House floor maneuvers directly to blocking investigative transparency.
Shutdown To Shield Powerful Men
- Senator Ruben Gallego says House GOP is keeping the government shut to protect powerful men from exposure.
- He links the shutdown to shielding alleged pedophiles and blocking release of Epstein-related files.