The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Gets Lost in Oval Before Utterly Deranged Presser
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Dec 16, 2025 Trump's chaotic press event takes center stage, with footage of him lost in the Oval Office. The host critiques Trump's bizarre attacks on Rob Reiner following a tragic event. Misguided claims about inflation and drug statistics are also examined. Notably, Trump declares fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction while attempting to shift responsibility for various issues. The discussion includes Trump's controversial stance on Ukraine and misleading peace claims in Southeast Asia. Throughout, the host offers sharp commentary on the absurdities of Trump's statements.
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Trump Lost In Oval Before Deranged Presser
- Ben Meiselas highlights that Donald Trump appeared lost in the Oval and then gave a chaotic press conference attacking Rob Reiner after Reiner's murder.
- The sequence underscores a dissonance between Trump's behavior and the gravity of current events.
Attacking A Grieving Family Draws Fiery Criticism
- Ben criticizes Trump for attacking Rob Reiner shortly after Reiner and his wife were murdered and their son is a suspected perpetrator.
- He frames Trump's comments as callous and disconnected from the victims' situation.
Blame-Shifting Toward Institutions
- Ben rebukes Trump for blaming Brown University for investigative delays despite Trump spreading falsehoods about the shooter being in custody.
- He portrays this as Trump deflecting blame onto institutions rather than acknowledging misinformation.