The MeidasTouch Podcast All Hell Breaks Loose as Trump Loses it on Air Force One
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Jan 5, 2026 Tensions rise as Trump unleashes bizarre rants aboard Air Force One, threatening to invade countries for their oil. He bizarrely claims coordination with oil companies and prioritizes resource acquisition over democracy. His comments about taking control of Greenland and justifying ‘kidnapping’ tactics raise eyebrows. Trump suggests American boots on the ground in Venezuela and faces backlash from critics like Lindsey Graham, while experts warn of possible insurgencies if resources are seized. A call to resist authoritarianism punctuates this wild audio ride.
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Resource-First Foreign Policy Warning
- Ben Meiselas highlights Trump's talk of coordinating invasions to seize Venezuelan oil as imperialistic and alarming.
- He frames Trump's rhetoric as resembling authoritarian playbooks that prioritize resource control over democracy.
Greenland Rhetoric Risks International Clash
- Ben notes Trump's claim that Greenland is a national security prize and that Europe should cede it to the U.S.
- He warns this rhetoric risks a serious international clash with Denmark and the EU over sovereignty.
Normalizing Extrajudicial Intervention
- Ben highlights Trump casually embracing the term "kidnapping" for Maduro and threatening U.S. boots on the ground.
- He stresses this normalizes extrajudicial actions and aggressive military interventionism.