Afternoon Breaking Updates with Ben: Trump Trapped In His Own Crisis  — 9/3/26

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump facing accusations of weakness and capitulation on the world stage as he confronts mounting political problems and declining support inside the United States.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on new polling out of Florida showing Donald Trump facing significant trouble in his home state as the 2026 midterms approach. Meiselas breaks down the latest numbers and is joined by retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Leela Gray, the Democratic nominee for Florida's 13th Congressional District, to discuss her race against Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and the political landscape in Florida.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the massive escalation in the Iran war as U.S. forces strike three Iranian crude oil tankers while Donald Trump spends the weekend at his Bedminster golf club. Meiselas also reports on Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arriving in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin following major Russian strikes on Ukraine, as multiple global crises intensify at once.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Vladimir Putin escalating his threats as Donald Trump's envoys confront an increasingly dangerous situation and Trump struggles to respond and submits to Putin. Meiselas breaks down Putin's latest moves and the alarming reaction from Trump's team.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander issuing a dire warning about Donald Trump and the damage his actions are doing to America's alliances and standing around the world. Meiselas breaks down the commander's alarming assessment, what it means for NATO and U.S. national security, and the growing consequences of Trump's foreign policy.Select Quote: Save more than 50% on term life insurance at https://selectquote.com/meidas TODAY to get started.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump leaving the White House for four days as multiple crises continue to escalate around him and his administration faces mounting pressure on several fronts.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump facing major polling trouble in South Carolina as his approval numbers deteriorate, and speaks with California Governor Gavin Newsom and South Carolina State Representative Dr. Jermaine Johnson, the Democratic nominee for governor of South Carolina, about the latest developments, what they are seeing on the ground, and the political landscape heading into the midterms. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly canceling the final two scheduled weeks of House votes in September, sending members home with only four legislative days remaining before the midterm elections. The stunning reversal comes just days after Johnson insisted Republicans would work throughout September, and amid intensifying scrutiny of Donald Trump and renewed efforts in Congress to investigate his conduct.Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeVisit https://meidasplus.com for more!Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastCult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben and Brett discuss Donald Trump’s escalating war in Iran, Iran’s strikes on U.S. military bases, and the mounting economic fallout as energy prices surge. They break down Mike Johnson’s abrupt decision to send the House home after mocking claims he would do exactly that, as pressure builds over the Epstein files and Leon Black’s refusal to testify before Congress. The brothers also examine MAGA Republicans scrambling to distance themselves from Trump’s upcoming midterm convention and Trump’s latest election maneuver before the Supreme Court. Ben and Brett dig into the worsening cost-of-living crisis, Trump’s trade war with Canada, and his increasingly hostile attacks on longtime U.S. allies. All this and much more.Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutubeDeals from our sponsors!&nbsp;RO: Go to https://RO.CO/MEIDAS to see if you qualify.Dose Daily: Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/MEIDAS or entering MEIDAS at checkout.The Perfect Jean: F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code TRUTH15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/truth15 #theperfectjeanpodCash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/2ukx7bii #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.comGet Meidas Merch: https://store.meidastouch.comRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274</p ...

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