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Trump has PSYCHO MELTDOWN as BLUFF IS CALLED!!!

MeidasTouch · 23 July 2026 · 23m · 1 Egleze moment

Episode summary

The MeidasTouch episode is a fast-moving monologue by host Ben Meiselas focused on the alleged geopolitical and economic fallout from an escalating US-Iran conflict. Meiselas claims key shipping chokepoints are being disrupted, with particular attention to the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, and argues that oil prices are rising as a result. He cites what he describes as New York Times reporting that a US military official said nearly a dozen troops wounded by Iranian missile and drone attacks were flown to a US military hospital in Germany, and he alleges the administration is minimising the severity and scale of casualties.

The show plays clips of third parties commenting on Donald Trump’s condition and conduct, including a segment in which Bill O’Reilly advises Trump to take a month off to rest while continuing to manage Iran-related decisions remotely. Another clip attributed to Trump features him calling the Iran conflict a “skirmish” and claiming Iran “want to make a deal”.

Meiselas also references polling he says shows Democrats leading Republicans on several issues and includes a clip of Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arguing Republicans are attempting to revive “a new McCarthyism”. The episode ends with a book pre-order pitch and a call to subscribe.

Key points

Host cites a New York Times report that nearly a dozen wounded US troops were flown to a US military hospital in Germany.
Meiselas alleges the administration is downplaying the severity and number of US casualties; he offers no corroborating evidence beyond commentary.
Clip played: Bill O’Reilly advises Donald Trump to take “the next month off” to rest while handling Iran on the phone.
Clip played: Trump calls the conflict with Iran a “skirmish” and says Iran “want to make a deal”.
Meiselas cites Fox polling he says shows Democrats leading Republicans on the economy, inflation, healthcare and immigration.
Clip played: Rep AOC says Republicans are seeking to usher in “a new McCarthyism” to stoke fear during “deep unpopularity”.
Episode contains a mid-to-late segment promoting a forthcoming book and urging viewers to subscribe (not editorial content).

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Host cites New York Times report of US troops flown to Germany after attacks

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reads from what he describes as a New York Times report citing a US military official, saying nearly a dozen US troops wounded by Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan and elsewhere were evacuated to a US military hospital in Germany. He argues the administration has been downplaying the seriousness of injuries, though he provides no additional documentation beyond the cited report.

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