The MeidasTouch Podcast GOP Gets Stunned by Shock Loss in Miami Mayor’s Race
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Dec 10, 2025 A surprising political shift takes center stage as Democrats claim the Miami Mayor’s office after thirty years. Host Ben Meiselas highlights how Eileen Higgins triumphed over Trump-endorsed Emilio Gonzalez, whose endorsement backfired spectacularly. The podcast dives into debates on immigration and corruption allegations connected to Gonzalez. There's a noteworthy trend of Latino voters pulling away from Trump, influenced by harmful immigration policies. Overall, the result is a significant moment for Miami’s political landscape.
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Historic Miami Political Flip
- Miami's mayoral runoff flipped to Democrats for the first time in ~30 years, signaling a major local shift.
- Eileen Higgins led by about 20 points with ~90% of votes counted, marking a dramatic swing from 2021.
Trump Endorsement Hurt Gonzalez
- Emilio Gonzalez accepted and promoted Donald Trump's endorsement, which became politically damaging.
- Ben Meiselas frames Trump's endorsement as a 'kiss of death' in a city with many immigrants.
Gonzalez On Trump Endorsement
- Emilio Gonzalez described how Trump's endorsement 'came to me' and insisted he didn't solicit it.
- He argued the mayor can't control federal immigration policy and claimed he supports rounding up people who commit crimes.