The MeidasTouch Podcast MAGA Podcasters Turn Against Trump as Approval Plummets
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Jan 26, 2026 A rundown of MAGA podcasters publicly abandoning Trump as his approval falls. Clips and reactions from prominent commentators questioning Epstein file redactions and ICE tactics. Discussion of deportation stories, critiques of media leadership, and debates over AI, wealth, and policy. A clear contrast between consistent values and sudden political turnarounds.
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Podcasters Betrayed Their Audiences
- Ben Meiselas argues many MAGA podcasters betrayed their audiences by promoting right-wing figures and oligarchs.
- He positions his show as principled and contrasts it with those who sold out for influence or money.
Big Podcasters Shift On ICE And Epstein
- Joe Rogan and other high-profile podcasters publicly criticized ICE and the redacted Epstein files.
- Their comments show mainstream podcasters are shifting from raw MAGA defense to questioning authoritarian actions.
Bernie Sanders On ICE As Domestic Force
- Bernie Sanders appeared on Theo Vaughn's podcast and condemned ICE raids as intimidation and authoritarian.
- He called Trumpism an intimidation strategy using domestic force like ICE.