The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Awful Saturday After Fatal Ambush
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Dec 13, 2025 Ben Meiselas dives into the chaos surrounding Trump's disastrous Saturday, triggered by a deadly ambush in Syria. He scrutinizes Trump's bizarre behavior and the fallout from leaked Epstein photos. Discussion shifts to the ongoing violence in the Middle East and Russia's assault on Ukraine's ports. Ben highlights the perils of misinformation and urges listeners to stay informed. He also warns about expiring health care subsidies while critiquing Trump's dismissive fundraising tactics and questioning his health.
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Trump's Foreign Policy Appears Chaotic
- Ben Meiselas argues Donald Trump's foreign policy performance is chaotic and worsens global conflicts.
- He links Trump's behavior and optics (e.g., meeting Syria's leader) to broader diplomatic failures.
Ambush In Syria Underscores Leadership Costs
- Ben highlights a confirmed ambush in Syria that injured U.S. service members and ties it to Trump's odd conduct with foreign leaders.
- He frames these events as evidence of real-world consequences from poor leadership and optics.
Claims Of Peacemaking Don't Match Reality
- Ben Meiselas notes multiple simultaneous conflicts — Gaza, Ukraine, Thailand/Cambodia — and criticizes Trump's claimed peacemaking.
- He argues Trump's self-attributed wins (ceasefires/peace deals) are false or exaggerated.
