The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Rips His Own Schedule Up and Surrenders
Aug 9, 2025
Donald Trump's decision to prioritize leisure over duty raises eyebrows, especially with his planned meeting with Putin in Alaska. Concerns mount over how this could impact U.S. foreign relations and Ukraine. Trump claims his leadership prevented World War III, yet critics point to rising global tensions and military buildups. Meanwhile, India's pivot from U.S. arms to closer ties with China and Russia signals geopolitical shifts that could affect American interests, all while inflation and rising costs complicate the political landscape.
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Trump Plans Alaska Meeting With Putin
- Ben Meiselas calls Trump's Alaska meeting a public surrender of Ukraine and U.S. dignity.
- He says Trump will cut out Zelensky and capitulate to Putin's territorial demands.
Stalkerish Fundraising Texts
- Donald Trump sent stalkerish fundraising texts saying "I've been looking for you all week, Ben."
- Ben Meiselas plays the message and shows the link leads to a donation request.
Reports Of Territory Swap Deal
- Ben Meiselas cites reports that a U.S.-Russia deal would lock in Russia's occupation of seized Ukrainian territory.
- He argues a bilateral Trump-Putin meeting excludes allies and hands Putin his desired format.