The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Panics and Instantly Botches Entire Investigation
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Dec 15, 2025 The podcast dives into the FBI's blunder of arresting the wrong individual in a high-profile shooting investigation. Local officials weigh in on the mistake, highlighting the chaos. The host critiques Kash Patel’s claims and Trump’s lackluster response to pressing national crises. Amidst global issues, Trump is fixated on self-promotion and continuing his election grievances, while ignoring the bigger picture. The discussion also touches on the alarming rise of far-right groups threatening national security.
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Wrong Person Detained After Brown Shooting
- Ben Meiselas describes the FBI handing Providence police a wrongly identified person of interest after the Brown University shooting.
- The detained individual was released when evidence failed to corroborate the tip and prosecutors declined to pursue charges.
Leadership Gaps Shape Investigation Failures
- Ben Meiselas argues the error reflects broader incompetence within the Trump administration's FBI leadership.
- He links the mistake to inexperienced appointees who lack traditional law enforcement backgrounds and oversight.
Trump's 'Things Can Happen' Reaction
- Ben Meiselas plays a clip of Donald Trump responding to the Brown shooting with the phrase "things can happen."
- Meiselas contrasts that flippant remark with the seriousness of victims' injuries and deaths.