The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Crumbles in Disaster Press Brief with UK PM
Jul 28, 2025
Former President Donald Trump discusses his recent press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where he faced tough questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump vehemently denies any connections, despite his name appearing in Epstein’s records. The conversation turns comedic as he misinterprets inquiries about interest rate cuts. Additionally, Trump shares his views on Vladimir Putin and critiques wind energy, staunchly defending fossil fuels amid a mix of contradictions and controversial opinions.
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Trump Denies Epstein Island Visits
- Donald Trump repeatedly claimed he never visited Jeffrey Epstein's island and described it as a "privilege" he never had.
- He asserted he had turned down the invitation, contrasting himself with others like Bill Clinton who alleged visited many times.
Trump Calls Epstein Files a Hoax
- Trump dismissed the Epstein files as a "hoax" manipulated by prior officials like Comey and Garland.
- He claimed if there was damaging evidence against him, it would have been released during his campaign by those running the files.
Trump Weighs Pardoning Maxwell
- Trump said he was "allowed" to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell but claimed no one had approached him for one.
- He paradoxically said the Epstein issue boosted his poll numbers by around four and a half points.