The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Presser in WH with African Leaders
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Jul 10, 2025 Donald Trump’s press conference with five African leaders was filled with awkward moments and confusing statements. He mistakenly complimented the Liberian president on language and made misleading claims about government decisions. A bizarre question about sunbathing added to the chaos. The conversation steered into serious topics like tariff policies amidst a backdrop of domestic tensions. Amidst all this, discussions of accountability in politics brought up Trump's ties to controversial figures, revealing a troubling relationship between media and political integrity.
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Trump's Liberia Language Blunder
- Donald Trump mistakenly praised Liberia's president for speaking English, unaware English is Liberia's official language.
- This highlights a lack of basic knowledge even during international meetings at the White House.
Trump Admits Ignorance on Weapons Halt
- Donald Trump claimed ignorance about who ordered the halt of weapon shipments to Ukraine.
- He contradicted himself when saying he knows everything but admitted he hadn't looked into it.
Trump's Tariff Formula Is "Common Sense"
- Trump explained his tariff calculations rely on "common sense," deficits, and how countries treated the US.
- He boasted hundreds of billions collected in tariffs without clear method or formula.