The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Wednesday as He Rushes Back to DC
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Sep 24, 2025 Donald Trump returns to Washington, only to be greeted by a satirical statue of himself and Jeffrey Epstein. The podcast critiques U.S. media's lukewarm reactions to Trump's recent UN speech, contrasting it with UK coverage. Utility bills are skyrocketing, raising alarm over inflation, while recession indicators emerge from job market trends. Meanwhile, China stops buying U.S. soybeans, impacting farmers. Trump’s focus on foreign bailouts draws fire as Americans struggle with rising costs. A chaotic media landscape surrounding Trump remains a hot topic.
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Statue Mocking Trump-Epstein Ties
- Ben Meiselas describes a bronze statue on the National Mall of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands titled "Best Friends Forever."
- The statue included a reproduced birthday card Trump allegedly sent to Epstein and was placed to greet Trump on his return to DC.
Foreign Press Called UN Speech Deranged
- Ben highlights UK press calling Trump's UN speech "deranged" and criticizes US media for softer coverage.
- He argues international outlets sometimes report more bluntly on Trump's behavior than US outlets do.
Energy Costs Contradict Trump's Claims
- Ben contrasts Trump's claim of defeating inflation with rising utility and energy costs hitting households.
- He warns AI data centers and crypto mining will further raise energy costs under Trump's policies.