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Mr. President, you're going to be at the inauguration. Some union leaders and even some kind of rank-and-file workers ended up voting for the other guy. How do you square that? Do you think you reach a deal in Gaza before your term ends? As you prepare to leave the White House, any other regrets that you have?
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Anything you wish you would have done differently? His rhetoric, what he's done, what he's threatened.
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That's not America. That's not who the hell we are. We're not going away. I'm not going away.

Ben Meiselas Interview with President Biden — First Look 👀

Written by Ben Meiselas

I’ll keep this short. I wanted you to see the official trailer of my exclusive interview with President Biden before anyone else.

We will be releasing the full interview Thursday, December 19, at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT on the MeidasTouch YouTube channel. Be sure to watch it as soon as it drops.

I conducted the interview with President Biden in the Roosevelt Room of the West Wing of the White House. The full interview is approximately 30 minutes in length. As you’ll see from the trailer, it was a very thorough interview.

I am deeply honored that President Biden allowed us to do this interview. However, this honor is one I share with you, the Meidas Mighty. Your contributions to this community have made a historical difference.

If you are not already a paid subscriber to this Substack, please consider becoming one now. We have no investors, no billionaires pulling our strings. It is only you who makes the difference in helping us grow. And grow we have—and grow we will continue to do.

Let’s make history together.

I hope you enjoy the trailer!

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CJinAK's avatar

I 💙 President Biden! He’s a decent, caring, down to earth person. History will remember him as the most consequential President since FDR. Thank you for all you do and have done, President Biden, for dedicating your life to the good of our country! You will be missed! (Jill, too!)

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Annie Dugan's avatar

It appears as though our local radio station will be giving Meidas a shout out tonight on the 9pm show. Would love to see the number of subscribers soar as the truth must be spread across the globe 🙏🏾

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Annie Dugan's avatar

Listen to WOMR (you can get the app) at 9pm this evening and djmalcontent should share the information. We need everyone in this fight and that means at every local level possible.

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Stephanie M.'s avatar

I'm so glad that he said that he's not going away. I have hope something is being worked on behind the scenes. Like he said, "that's not America. That's not who we are.".

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JMull's avatar

Felt exactly the same way when I heard the President say he wasn’t going away!! Relief… yay

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Michelle Ford's avatar

I'm so with you.

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Amy's avatar

That was great to hear!

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Cheryl Schaeffer's avatar

So excited for this interview! Great job...as always...Ben!

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Mika's avatar

I am so happy for the MTN. You are the future of Independent media. Thank you so much for all you do to keep us informed and sane.

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daniel lessard's avatar

Agreed 100%

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

Yes, you all are setting the “Gold Standard” in independent media. I’d rather have truth than silver and gold.

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Debby Burnett's avatar

Great score! Awesome that President Biden recognizes the need to share himself with an independent (read: NOT oligarch-owned) news organization!

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Lee Johnson's avatar

I hope that Biden does something to save our Democracy and stops trump and his cronies and cabinet.

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Mary Mayer's avatar

He's doing what he can but those 89,000,000 (give or take) folks that coulda voted but decided to sit this one out are the ones that need a stern "talking to."

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Lee Johnson's avatar

I know, I also hope that there was evidence of election interference this year and Trump and his cronies end up in prison before the year ends or before the inauguration. I also wish that those damn 89 million people (give or take) had learned their lesson the first time around back in 2016 when they pulled this same crap, but they did not. When you talk to them they come up with pathetic excuses instead of taking responsibility. Even more pathetic is that they desire a revolution, when they cannot get themselves off of their own asses to vote blue. They do not have the fucking self awareness to recognize logic or consider rational realities when they try to help those that they empathize with. Logic and empathy are both good qualities, but focusing on one to the exclusion of the other is just arrogance and a trap that leads to destruction to themselves and others.

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A R's avatar

Harris needs to file for the recounts. There are procedures that need to be followed and for some reason it’s not happening.

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A R's avatar

At least not that’s been reported on my feeds here on substack.

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Penny Goodstein's avatar

I personally think, with no sound information, that the Democrats are once again modeling "appropriate behavior" and won't ask for any kind of recounts. We will go into this administration with no concrete proof that the interference did not produce the result. I don't think it did, but it certainly would be nice to know! Recounts are legitimate. What is WRONG with the Democratic party?

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Lora Aileen's avatar

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

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Phillip Simmons's avatar

Agreed 💯

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Well done, Ben! I was so proud to see you and your brothers at the White House.

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Michelle Ford's avatar

Looking forward to seeing this interview with President Biden! I have nothing but love for this man, he's given so much to this country. What an accomplishment for the entire MTN Team! What a holiday gift for your subscribers!! Thank you.

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Patricia Anne Boone's avatar

I just love you guys!! I never dreamed that this would happen!! You Meiseles guys do such a great job!! Let’s go!! Merry Christmas!! ❤️

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Rebecca Poppe's avatar

This is so exciting! A real interview with a real reporter who actually cares!

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Philburne Blair's avatar

This looks like a great interview based on the preview. I can’t wait to watch it.

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Helen's avatar

I can't wait to see the interview!

Thank you President Biden. Your steady hand, soft spoken yet firm voice, your honesty, compassion, intellect and decency, will not be forgotten. You will fill a big space in the world's history books ❤️

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Makenzie Heiny's avatar

So proud of you Ben! This is incredible. Can't wait to see the full interview. Meidas Mighty strong! I hope this brings even more folks to your network.

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mbglamb's avatar

Damn, I love that man. So decent, so honest, so humble. Damn, I'm going to miss him so much.

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Patty's avatar

Thank you Ben, for doing this, and my thanks to President Biden for agreeing. I wish it was true, that he wasn’t going anywhere. We know MAGA/republicans are going to ruin all the good he and VP Harris have done for America. This seems to be the pattern though, President Obama built it up, donOld tore it down. President Biden built it up (better than ANY OTHER PRESIDENT in history, might I add) and now here comes donOld again….☹️😤🤬

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E Jordi's avatar

Can't wait to see this

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Kevin McKinney's avatar

The burning question is . . Will there be another election? That's how much this past election mattered

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Rose Rodberg's avatar

I have to hold in my heart that there are non-partisan persons in our Constitutional Republic who will ensure we do not fall.

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Aocm🇨🇦💯's avatar

Thank you Rose, we have to lift up the voices of opposition to maga

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Susan McMann's avatar

So proud of you, Ben, your brothers and your whole wonderful network. I can’t imagine not having the Meidas Touch as a major part of my life and giving me hope for our future….and I am 70 years old! I plan to live long enough to see Trump in jail!!

Looking forward to watching your interview. From the “trailer” it looks like an outstanding interview of someone I deeply admire by someone I also deeply admire. This makes for a very moving and from the heart interview.

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"NJBALLER23"'s avatar

Way to go Ben!!! I'm am sure that you're going to put some plugs in his ear, about trying to shore up some laws or rules that he (President Biden) can make it harder for the Incoming "Idiots" to change. Ben, make sure you add some of those great pointers & ideas that I have heard from the MTN family: Jordy, Brett, Brian Cohen, Glenn K. & all the rest of your professional crew. I've been listening to the MTN for almost 2 years. I am now a staunch listener. I pray the Meidas Touch Network will be around for a long, long time. You guys are "The Truth"!!!!

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Debbie's avatar

I am so happy that Meidas is getting so well known. People are starved for the truth, and need reliable pros that aren’t answering to their rich CEO behemoths.

I’m interested to know if after interviewing Biden do you somewhat wish he had stayed in the race? I still think he’s one of the most consequential presidents who should go down in history as an American hero.

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Tyler Cataldo's avatar

wow well done getting an interview

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Mark Worsnop's avatar

Awesome Ben looking forward to the video

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JennyC's avatar

Such a teaser!! Looking forward to seeing the interview in full tomorrow morning!!

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Patti Chronic's avatar

I would like to know if I can make a one time donation, and if so, how I would do so.

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MM☮️💙🌞's avatar

Soooo happy for you Ben!! How exciting! 👏🏼🙏🤗

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Vicenta Montoya's avatar

"I'm not going away."We all need to be thorns in Trump' s side. We need to be the stalwart loyal opposition.

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Toni Boczkiewicz's avatar

Excited to see the interview! Thank you Ben and brothers for all you do to keep us moving forward with hope for the future. Sometimes things look so bleak it's hard to stay positive. I am dreading the next 4 years!!!

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Lori Christian's avatar

I'm curious as I saw an article last night...can't Trump NOT BE CERTIFIED on 1/6 ?

(Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies former government officials from holding office if they took an oath to support the Constitution but then betrayed it by engaging in an insurrection.)

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BenefitHumanity's avatar

Oooooh sh!ttt!!! Ben. I love how you told President Biden "The other guy". A direct slap to his ego globally, refusing to call his name, other than "The other guy". The lines have been crossed.

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Rhonda J's avatar

I'm really happy that MTN was able to get this interview with President Biden, great job all👏.

Ben I hope in private you able to relay the MeidasMighty's Respect for Him and Appreciation for the work he's done for Our Country as Our President. I hope you mentioned the Poll of out Loving approval of Hunters Pardon as well.

I personally will be ReWatching This Interview on Repeat, during 🙄🤦‍♀️the Inauguration of that other guy for sure.

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Kay G's avatar

Look forward to the interview Ben. Thank you for the Trailer. You sounded like an old style network interviewer.

ABC is concerned about its license. George S. Is in his sunset years not a young, “intrepid” journalist.

You and what you are doing is the future and is what we need in this world right now.

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mth's avatar

Thanks for doing the interview! I'm so excited to see it!

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Jane in NC's avatar

Can't wait to see the full interview. Well done, Ben!

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Lisa's avatar

Love watching Meidastouch grow and grow. Looking forward to watching Ben at the White house!! Way to go Guys!!!

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Joan Small's avatar

I can't wait to see this!!

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ArleneMach's avatar

I got up early to watch it this morning🙃🤣🙃.

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anoushella's avatar

It's tomorrow morning at 9am dear. Go Meidas mighty, can't wait to see it.

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Jan Wight's avatar

I am on Social Security and amsaving every penny I can for the scary future. I don't know why Trump won't listen to the economic experts who all say that tarriffs are a bad idea. It is almost apparent that Trump is trying to destroy the country.

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Lisa C's avatar

You are the ONLY media I watch, Your UTube channel is my nightly news, thank you!! You give us hope.

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CyndiG11's avatar

He said he’s not going away!

HES NOT ABANDONING US !

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Stephanie S's avatar

So excited, and so proud. I swear, I feel represented by you Ben, by all of you on MTN. I know that when you do an interview it is for the sake of truth and not money. I can't wait to watch the full interview. The preview clips are great. Go Meidas Mighty!

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Julie's avatar

What a well deserved honour. The MTN is going to (already is!) change the world. The work all of you do is so damn important, and so appreciated. Can't wait to upgrade in the New Year once I've paid off my Christmas debt haha.

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Sal Teodoro's avatar

Awesome Ben. Can’t wait to see the full interview. 💙🇺🇸

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Rumorandamyth's avatar

Looking forward to watching it!

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Joshua Arnold's avatar

From the preview the questions look hard-hitting and substantive! Looking forward to it!

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Jen Valente's avatar

I absolutely can’t wait to see the interview!!

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Vanessa Schnabel's avatar

His last sentence... goosebumps. I can't wait to see it!!!

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Brenda's avatar

So very proud to be a part of this amazing Meidas family! Can not wait to watch this interview, which I am certain I will watch numerous times!

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Vina Armstrong's avatar

Excellent

Can't wait to see the full video.

Good job Sir Ben 🫡🫡🫡

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DC's avatar

Wow Ben! Looking forward to watching!

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Martina Wing's avatar

Cannot WAIT!!!!

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HarmlessRN's avatar

I can't wait!

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Ace ✨'s avatar

excited for this Ben!

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Michelle R's avatar

Can’t wait!! 🙌🏻

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Kerri Grover's avatar

Yay! Excited to see this!

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Joshua's avatar

LFG

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anoushella's avatar

Thank you President Biden for being a great president but an even greater human being. Your care and dedication to ALL the people ALL of the time will not be in forgotten.

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FeralAF's avatar

You're both amazing and you both belong in the same room together... office/ building/WH!

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Rue Ryuzaki's avatar

This should be good 👍🏽.

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Pattie's avatar

I'm glad he's not going away. ❤️

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Susan's avatar

YEA FOR MEIDAS So proud to be an early contributor !

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Marcia  Schultz's avatar

Thank you for all that you guys do,!!

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Randy S. Eisenberg's avatar

The suspense is palpable. Can’t wait.

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Elsbeth Collins's avatar

Way to go, Ben!

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Harbinger's avatar

Thanks for the preview, Ben. I can't wait to watch It tomorrow morning!

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L Peluso's avatar

Looking forward to it!

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Leslie Seitz's avatar

I can't wait to see the full interview. President Biden is such a good man.

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bmwanlass@gmail.com's avatar

Dang, Ben, you look and sound like an intelligent, rational professional!!! I can't wait to watch the full interview!!

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Aocm🇨🇦💯's avatar

He is a Professor after all!! ❤️

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Lora Aileen's avatar

SO Excited for this interview. Love Meidas and Absolutely Love My President! I was all in for Barrack and Joe but Biden has been MY President! He Deserved another 4 years! The only problem with the debate was his THIRD bout of Covid. He’s more coherent and much more than X45 EVER was. Thank You Joe for EVERYTHING and I pray between you and our Allies that TRAITOR gets the JUSTICE due him and VERY SOON!

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Beth Barrow's avatar

I am happy that you and your brothers, staff, and the Meidas Mighty are standing proudly for democracy and truthfully calling out those who have no pride in doing a job with integrity. It is truly a shame that the almighty dollar has become the only symbol of success and status and what people are willing to do for it. A true "alpha" does not need to tell everyone that he is an "alpha", it shows in their actions and the way they treat their fellow humans. There is no respect for the office of the President anymore, let alone the person who occupies it. We are truly blessed that we have had the guidance of Joe Biden and his ethics and intelligence for these 4 years. Keep up the excellent work that you do!

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Laurie Ann's avatar

President Biden is going to be missed😥 Under Bidens leadership although things were not always perfect, Biden brought normacy, empathy, compassion, a feeling of peace in the hearts of us who voted for him, especially after 4 years of chaos, lies, under the prior trump presidency where because of his incompetent mishandling of the pandemic, millions of Americans lost their lives, their jobs, their homes, their businesses, their livelihood, our

store shelves were empty,

we couldn't even find toilet paper to wipe our asses for petes sake. I am still baffled how millions of Americans who voted for Trump on November 5th have forgot about that or just didn't care.

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LCJ's avatar

Big get. Good job.

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Tonya's avatar

Can't wait!!!

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

So looking forward to it!!!

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Phgladko's avatar

I cannot wait!

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Karen Scofield's avatar

Thank You,Ben, for sharing this interview with our President this evening 🙏 and will reStack ASAP 💯👍🇺🇸

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Rosemary Costello's avatar

thank you!

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Ronnie Ann's avatar

That was a fantastic show, Jim! Both guests were enlightening, but Steve Schmidt was very enthralling. You are, all three, very smart gentlemen and you give us hope! Thank you!

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Penny Goodstein's avatar

I am sharing this on my Facebook page.

Nice interview. You asked good questions.

Forget the mainstream media that is bowing to the fascist wanna-be. The Democrates need to support groups like yours.

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K Salisbury's avatar

BRAVO X 2,000,000

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Terez's avatar

Brilliant interview! So proud to be a part of the Meidas Mighty community! I have shared mightily!

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Kathy Khouri's avatar

Ben, I think that you did a fantastic job and kind job interviewing President Biden. Thank you for being you. Mama Kat

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ramona j's avatar

Just watched on You Tube. Ben you did great ! President Biden is such a statesman. He will be sorely missed. Much success with getting more access to leaders at the top to spread the word that we aren't going anywhere!!! Go Meidas Mighty.

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Rose Gargiulo's avatar

I just watched your interview with President Biden. Needless to say, thank you for this! The interview was so well done and actually brought me to tears as I listened to our dear President speak the truth and tell us how much he deeply cares about the lives of all Americans. His hope for the future, based on the American character, is something to be admired. He is a true patriot and has served his whole adult life in service to this country. Bravo Ben and the team at Meidas Touch - you guys are exactly what this country needs! And Joe said it perfectly.."you report the truth".

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Laura V's avatar

Thank you, MTN and Ben Meiselas for allowing our President to speak without any "gotcha" questions we've seen by corporate media dweebs. I'm so proud to be a member of this community. Together, we will get through what is coming our way and forgive those who voted for the orange clown a second time. God help us!

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Stephanie Smith's avatar

Great questions Ben!

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Debbie E's avatar

Can't wait. This is the kind of journalism that we need. Corporate Media be damned.

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Gayla Kunis's avatar

Why is it just a 34 sec clip?

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Phgladko's avatar

It's a preview, the full video tomorrow at 9 am EST.

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That's not America. That's not who the hell we are. We're not going away. I'm not going away.