Trump Loses It as Disaster Press Brief with Argentina Prez

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Oct 15, 2025

The chaos unfolds as Trump faces the press during a disastrous briefing with Argentina's president. Tensions rise when he refuses questions and lashes out at the media, branding them 'fake news.' Trump boisterously boasts about cutting programs while praising Milei, even as Argentina’s market plummets. He makes bizarre claims about shutting down California wildfires and threatens to move World Cup games. The podcast dives deep into the implications of a $20 billion bailout and critiques Trump's tangled justifications for it.

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Press Conference As Political Spectacle

Ben Meiselas frames Trump's press conference with Argentina's president as a public unraveling marked by attacks on the press.
He argues the spectacle distracts from major policy harms like millions losing healthcare.

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Trump's Media Feud Highlighted

Ben plays clips of Trump attacking George Stephanopoulos and claiming ABC is "fake news."
The host uses these clips to show Trump's ongoing feuds with media figures.

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Markets Panned Trump's Praise

Argentina's markets fell during the press conference, undercutting Trump's praise of an "economic miracle."
Meiselas points to market reaction as evidence Trump's claims were out of touch.

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