MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas sits down with Congressman Jared Moskowitz for a must-watch conversation on GOP chaos, Trump's manufactured distractions, and the Democrats' strategy to counter Republican obstruction. Moskowitz delivers his signature insights on the political games behind conditioning disaster aid, the internal war within the Republican Party, and Trump’s obsession with annexing countries. He also breaks down how Democrats must shift their messaging to break through right-wing disinformation and fight back effectively. Plus, a hilarious takedown of James Comer’s “book” and more.
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Gotta have him on more. He’s great. Try and get an interview with Jasmine Crockett. Would love to hear that.
WHy can’t California just hold its immense federal income tax revenue until they are have a commitment for the federal funds in disaster reliease?
How are all those California employers going to stop the federal withholdings from paychecks.
True that. California could sue for breach of contract. The agreement was that states would send a certain oercentage of their citizens’ income to the federal government in return for which the federal government would maintain the “general welfare”. Calif. sent the tax revenue, but the feds didn’t send funds consistent with other disasters.
They just have to pay their employees with cash.
I love Jared Moskowitz. I can't wait to see what he does to Gym Jordan.
I've been impressed with him for awhile. And now I like him even more.
This is great! Thank you Congressman and Meidas
Democrats better stick together and not give in. There is no middle ground right now
If we can't afford Medicaid and Social Security, how can we afford to buy Greenland, Panama, Canada, etc.???
Let his boy Musk buy it...
I don't think the felon has any thoughts about "buying" anything. He'll use his usual approach of trying to scare / bully by dangling the concept of our military's going in and taking over. (More "macho" too, for the tech bros and others who feel "masculine energy" is the only way to get things done.)
MUTE MAGA!!
We can't expect purity -- we have to be pragmatic and use common sense. So if Fetterman wants to meet with Trump, so what... he is trying to get what he can for his state. If he actually votes against the American people, then we get upset...We have to act on reality not what we think is happening. Trump gives us enough to be angry about.
Farleft purists will continue to make that argument against him, but I agree with you, we need to have at least Unity on the fronts that matter, not call out someone for one position or another (sorry Palestinians) that we don't agree with. Oops, HOW many dead babies?
It' s not that the Biden administration didn't communicate. It's that most people in this country have the attention span of a fleas and are suffering from universal amnesia. They are attracted to the biggest lie, rather than the biggest truth. The Dear Leader is not at "communicator." He is a lying huckster who babbles and makes no sense. People are distracted by his constant gimmicks and tricks. This says more about the failure of the American voter than it does about the Dear Leader's abilities.
You are so right. Good, steady, honest, caring people are oh, so boring. Not convicted of adjudicated rape, not convicted of interfering with an election, not accused, and would have been indicted of inciting a riot to overthrow the confirmation of a president if Jack Smith had been allow to proceed...what fun is it to have an honest man in the White House when a country can have a full blown criminal? A felonious carnival barker is what he is and we will pay the price for all those yokels who bought the snake oil.
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I like Rep Moskowitz. We need to start getting it done and stop worrying so much about superior morality and being right.
Thanks for this interview, Ben.
I would absolutely love, going forward, if you could focus on other Other News, good news, around the country that DOES NOT INCLUDE DONALD TRUMP. I think what the Meidas Network does is essential, but for your own and our mental health please please please stop leading off every story with these fascist traitors and their every thought, actions and NOISE. TY.
Great interview! Trump has been playing the distraction game his whole life. The Congressman’s advise is spot on. We must stop our outrage at every zany idea out of his head. Pick our battles, don’t take the bait like legacy media does every, single, time!
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25 degrees is too chilly to have Trump's shitshow outside?? 25 degrees!!?? Geez, don't visit Canada in winter! 😯
I truly think this a ruse. As Congressman Moskowitz said, it's to control "shrinkage." That's one way to look at it. But the Convict-in-Chief is all about optics and I think that the word is out; people, as they see , start to experience, the cluster f*ck the adjudicated rapist is creating, at their expense, they would prefer to go to the opening of a letter than to be seen paying homage to the felon.
What’s the temp range in Greenland?
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We will be getting a high of 21 here in the Ozarks. The low will be 11.
Thanks for your intelligent and tough passion.. meet with those DOGE, whoever, because you are a proven true Democrat!! Stop the repubs from putting conditions on the $$ for California!
I think the media is partially to blame for bad messaging of Biden’s accomplishments. He had good unemployment numbers, kept inflation in check,passed the infrastructure bill and much more but the press and media were more interested in the outrageous ramblings of the demented candidate. There was a double standard. It’s the reason I cancelled my subscriptions to The New York Times and The Washington Post. Add to that the 24/7 lies of Fox News and anyone would have trouble getting their message and accomplishments to the people. I’m surprised you can’t see that Congressman. Biden and Harris bashing will not help us save democracy. Calling out Trump and Republican bull 💩will. I’m here on Substack to help fight the good fight and I heard you mention some good ideas today but bashing the home team isn’t helpful. You’ll notice Republicans don’t do that. Let’s take that page from their playbook.
totally agree...why would we want to be somewhat paranoid, here and start infighting over every move. That's the repub's problem..let's not follow suit. we can't afford to be divided now.
Traditional media is going the way of the dodo bird. I believe it's because really good solid FACTUAL reporting is expensive (and can't usually work at the pace digital / any social media works - accuracy often falling by the wayside). They're just trying to survive so it's just clicks that they're after. They see how faux has done well with just clicks, so....... and who really cares about facts?? Plus, the big ones are owned by all the wrong people who feel the need to appease youknowwho as they strategize for even more billions for themselves. Flourishing oligarchy is what we have here. (It's been in play for years but only recently pulled into the spotlight.) If you were suggesting that Jared was doing the Biden/Harris bashing I'd say I saw it differently. It is true that their communication & marketing skills were lacking. OK. Learn from that and move on. I am tired of complaining about the past and now just want to move forward in ways that we can minimize whatever danger may be lurking. I like Jared's overall pragmatism & energy. We need more like him. We have them; we need to give them more power and support. The old ways no longer work. The older generation at the federal level is too far removed from the realities of younger generations.
The sacking of Turner has a silver lining! He is responding by not showing up for votes! He is 🤬 The loss is aid to Ukraine and NATO support advocated by him. Surely others will move forward on those. Speaker Mike bending knee to Trump on this one will not bode well. May take nine votes to take his gavel but others see the 💡! How many defectors until House is in Democrat’s Jeffries capable hands. My dream….💭
My TV will be tuned in to any channel that does not show the orange mistake and his loser friends. I will also to celebrating the life of Martin Luther King. I do not go high any time and thought that was not correct. My friends will agree. Thanks guys for the giggles.
Moskowitz is a Treasure👍
Did you ask him why he has stocks in Meta? I love Jared Moskowitz, and he’s certainly not the only person I have this issue with, lookin at you Nancy, but it’s something we need to ask every politician that this applies to.
Moskowitz is one of the corporate Dems. He has voted for some bills I was very much opposed to. I will be watching his votes closely.
Nice try.
The Democratic Party all have better stay united together as a team every single day. the Dems all should do immediately is have a spine grow that spine and have a backbone come up with excellent secret plans strategies every single day to rebuild that trust in the voters that they all have lost recently. Dems should do immediately is start doing a better job of messaging communicating to all of us and to all of their constituents. Dems should be more focusing on getting the truth out to the American People about the disinformation about Trump Musk Vance Vikek the wealthy and the rest of MAGA's lies hatred anger and the fear that they all have been and still are putting in the supporters who voted for Trump. This is what Dems all should be doing every single day staying focus and staying busy. This is the only way. There is no other way again this is the only way that the Dems all will make a huge comeback in the Midterms in 2026, taking back control both of the house of representatives and the senate as for the Presidency and the U.S. supreme court the Dems all have to work even more harder by making sure that they stick to their ideas solutions and being more in touch with the American People. If Dems do all of these things every single day immediately, they will win. But the Dems have better stay united together as a team every single day. Because united we stand divided, we fall. Does that make sense?
Tell Fetterman, the walking fetter.
FL needs to replace Moskowitz with an actual Democrat. He was going to meet with fake DOGE committee and just 2-3 days ago he quickly congratulated Mango Mussolini on the Ceasefire deal. I don’t trust him or Fetterman.
While everybody is love festing Representative Moskowitz, I have to say, I strongly disagree with him saying sure, buy Greenland from Denmark. I used to be a fan but, that kind of remark is what leads dictators to continue the march towards invading whomever they please. I do not want to live in a world where the United States is the aggressor and not the defender of democratic values. PERIOD.
I totally agree with you Kelley.
Thank you Martin.
My interpretation of that was that only if all parties agree to it, Greenlanders, Denmark, and the US.
I understand what you are thinking MM Harris. However, Denmark and Greenland have made it perfectly clear on Meidas Touch that there is no way either country would allow that. trump wants to be putin and in his sick mind that means going to war with a NATO ally.
Oh,YES. I know that and LOVE they way they immediately pushed back and will continue to do so. I think Jared is trying to establish / maintain some sort of "equilibrium" not just for himself but for us, so there isn't always a knee jerk negative reaction to every single move the new administration puts out. There HAVE been a few things trump has done that Biden agreed with or continued & vice versa. I think it's important to consider every idea with an open mind (and eyes wide open). Otherwise you may be overlooking any opportunity for reconsideration or negotiation. It's also a way to keep communication open, which is essential, while maintaining a professional atmosphere, also essential. And that's the only reason I think Jared used the "buy (that country) if all parties agree" idea because it was an example of a reasonable way to think about all possibilities re any issue so you don't get stuck on only one perspective (and possibly change the direction the original issue was going in). May sound goofy; may be totally off track and not at all what was on his mind; just my own reaction..
Hello MM Harris, thank you for the reply. I understand what you are saying. there is no negotiating with a dictator. Until the democrats realize that, they cannot fight back. If anyone thinks trump would negotiate with any democrat they are mistaken. Democrats have to take a hard line that they will not cross and stop believing trump will somehow come around. He will not.
How about some selective resistance against RFK Jr. being confirmed?
Great interview, but one thing --- trump is a "communication master"????
He knows how to play to his base. Undereducated, haters and racists.
And Moskowitz knows how to curry favor. He said the magic phrase: "communication master." The Convict-in-Chief will strut for months on that compliment - especially from a Democrat. Or is he like Fetterman, turning out to be a DINO?
Dont fall for the distraction . Pick our battles wisely. Who cares what the maggots say, its all lies coming from them
In this case it is not a distraction. Is it a very cunning way of picking off possible agitators? I don't care what MAGAts say. But I do count votes, we can't afford one member sidling across the aisle because of his future election chances are getting soft and Fetterman's are diminishing with each foray down to Mar-a-Lardo.
How do you think con men do it. Snake oil salesmen and fortune tellers.he is a master class shyster.
I think he just means in that he is able to get large groups of people to agree to everything he tosses out, regardless of value or virtue. (But no, he wasn't suggesting that trump is an Obama level speaker..)
Thank you -- how can we provide cover for the Dems in CA who vote against the bill?
Why do they just vote one bill instead of several it’s stupid
Thank you, Jared Moskowitz, for bringing it "medium" to James Comer in the Oversight hearings. You gave me hope watching how effective you, Dan Goldman, Jamie Raskin, and Jasmine Crockett were in calling out the MAGAs on their lies and BS. Loved it when you wore a smurf tie after Comer said you looked like a smurf. Hilarious. Looking forward to watching this dynamic four work their magic on the Judiciary Committee.
He said it. We’re being had. Best term of the day, “Selective Resistance “. Bam!
& not 1 government in office should be able to benefit monetarily. At all. They get their salary and that's it. Enough corruption
I don’t trust him either
Shameful he is making money off Tik Tok ban. He is one of them
Who? Moskowitz?
Yes I use to but the vibes are not good anymore
Seemingly too willing to compromise? Too willing to give "the benefit of the doubt"? I think you're right. He's from Florida deciding to keep his head down and avoid attracting attention?
I've seen him speak before and have never gotten the sense that he's bought in to the new administration. He comes across as very pragmatic and I sense that if there ARE sensible proposals coming out of this administration, they should be fairly considered and if all appears well, voted for. He just isn't going to roll over and give in to silliness, any waste of time, game playing, etc.. We shall see.
Keep up the taunting of the Fascist Pig! All of the many pigs! They hate being mocked and laughed at. Love you guys!
Fact check please. Did FEMA really not give aid to 20 people because they had Trump flags or did they refuse aid due to disinformation on what FEMA was doing? It matters. Also Moskowitz said several times Trump is a “master at” could be the greatest “master” ever of sales. (Jared (dem) with the sales assist) Then he says the Biden admin was “the worst in modern American history” of sales/communication. (Jared (dem) with another assist to the “master” at sales.) So far I’m very concerned and unimpressed with Dems communication capability and selling themselves. Doesn’t feel like many real fighters or opposition. They will lose if they keep this up.
Question: Is he really a Dem or do we reassign him to the DINO pile? I, too, thought the FEMA story was debunked as MAGA maliciousness. Seems like the Congressman is trying to keep his bread buttered on both sides. That's the best way to lose your grip and get primaried, as people in your district are now going to start keeping track of you voting record.
I agree. Tell them. Call the DNC. Your local reps. They need to get with it. Most of us fighters did it before. We sre getting to old for this shite
Jared why did you vote to shut down Tic Tok then buy Meta stocks looks like your playing a game against the people of America.
Good interview. Thank you Ben.
I needed to hear this interview. Thanks Ben!
SO SHITTY PANTS TRUMP IS GOING INSIDE THE CAPITAL UH. MY UNDERSTANDING AS MUCH AS HE SHITS HIS PANTS THAT COULD WARM HIS FAT SELF UP. PLUS ALL THAT FAT ON HIS BODY. WELL IF A POLAR BEAR CAN HE TRUMP COULD HANDEL THE COLD. BUT MOST OF ALL TRUMP IN THE CAPITAL THE SAME CAPITAL HE SENT HIS MAGGAOTS TO DESTROY. WHATA COUNTRY!!!
Stop fat shaming
Jared Moskowitz is brilliant... need more interviews with him.. I hope Congress can see just how clear he is when it comes to the Predator's strategy to muddy the waters so we don't know up from down, left from right ...Can't wait to see his push back when the r's pull a fast one
I am so done with mainstream media. I get more news from Meidas without all the bull, thanks guys.
I love the idea of puppy videos during the inauguration but as a cat person might I suggest that you add Kitty videos as well.
I WANT MY EGGS BACK TO $2.00 per DOZEN!!
Wrong, when they go low you need to go lower!
In all cases, avoid shrinkage... esp. regarding CROWD SIZE ; ) Could be an epiteth...
Re: federal aid . I heard California pays more towards revenue and taxes than ALL red states combined. Apart from the utter callous disregard for the misery of fellow Americans, it is TOTALLY UNFAIR. Also may ebound in ways other states, who may require federal aid at some point, may regret. Just sayin'
I support you, Congressman Moskowitz. I love when you speak. I hear what you say, about selective outrage.
BUT. Can’t it be a slippery slope? The basic fact of his election is an outrage. I believe we can keep, and remember, that basic outrage. Like you show. We need it.
Keep it. We all will. He is fighting VERY HARD. I watxh the hearings. HE is one of a few still there that does. We have alot of work ahead. It hasn't even really started yet
Yelp, convicted and sentenced felon is supposed to be the healthiest and best president in physical condition EVER, but the real reason is that 1) he is afraid another MAGA dissatisfied follower may take another pot shot at him, and 2) he will not be able to explain why he did not have the greatest crowd in history.
Just downloaded substack app. You guys are the reason why.
Thanks, Jared and Ben!!! Love you guys!!! Jared, go get them!!! And, please(this is a digression) dont let Johnson, MTG, Jordon, et al. take away SSI, SNAP, and Medicaid. We, the disabled, elderly, and hhose approaching elderly depend on these services for our very lifes breath. These, so-called, Christians are anything but. As Jesus said, "What ever you do unto the least of my brothers(people) you do into me." Anyway, Go, Meidastouch Network, and go, the Meidas Mighty!!!
That was FANTASTIC!!
Really good interview. Thank you 😊
Jared flirting with the "Trump team"== no good. OPPOSE Trump!
Don't know how to take him?
Also Democrat's need to stay strong don't give in to maga Mike?
Moskowitz is on fire! I agree with his positions. Shrinkage hahaha nice throwback to Seinfeld!
Ya gotta LOVE this guy!!! Thanks Ben!!!
WMD Brilliant 👏 👌
Hurricanes almost only hit the former Confederacy, ie, the southeastern United States.
Great interview and he is right about democrats messaging.
Ben, ask Jared why he's kissing the Muskrats ring! By wanting to join DOGE. Ligitimizing this so-called whatever the hell you can call it. It's not a real thing. It's made up for the oligarchy to cut ✂️ we the people expenses! How's that good for we the people?! Huh? I'm not happy that he wants to join. He should be opposing it. 👎😒😐
If he's in DOGE, he's a witness to what they are doing, at least, and a check against them, at best.
What happened to him ?
Ambition.
The US of America needs to stop sending money to other countries, wait our tax dollars anywhere. We need to take care of ourselves.
We send very little money to other countries. If you are talking about Ukraine, they are getting weapons, not money. Unfortunately, that hasn't been made clear. The weapons are made here by American workers so it benefits our economy.
Why is this allowed? A bill should not have contingencies period
Can’t watch this. Listening to any political party explain their ridiculous wrangling makes me want to urge mass movement to independent and we take over all of it with no rich jerk funding, just Americans.
Didn’t he meet with DOGE?
Good point pick your fights!
Of course Johnson would get rid of Turner. He'll get rid of anyone that isn't one of Trump's yes men. Yet they'll have a Russian conspiracy theorist like Gabbard as DNI. How dangerous is that? Bolton, Esper, Milley are right. Trump is a threat to our National Security. One of Trump's executive orders already is to be able to clean house of civil servants at will. Has nothing to do with whether they're doing their job, but whether they'll kiss Trump's ring. Our country is in serious trouble. Love Moskowitz, he's delivered some great takedowns on the House floor.
Too little, too late!
You guys are Great! Lol Live this!
I found the representative from Florida disappointing in his discussion about Greenland. Here’s Paul Krugman’s latest- https://open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugman/p/the-lies-of-the-powerful-are-still?r=g9s4&utm_medium=ios
Please DON'T RAISE THE DEBT CEILING!! California should DEFINITELY get aid, no strings attached!! DO NOT give the MAGA CULT an inch!!
It's not just the Whitehouse that needed to spread the word about all of Biden's accomplishments. Democrats, ALL Democrats need to speak out and speak up. Democrats need to work together.
Yes, get Jasmine Crockett on! She’s amazing!!!
I have always loved Rep Moskowitz, I wanted him to run for President. I honestly think he would have won. 🤞🏼 He does run in the next election. Can you imagine Rep Moskowitz and Rep Crockett on the ticket together! Dream come true for me!!!
Also Raskin is AMAZING as well!!
IM GOING OFF SCRIPT HERE BUT HERE ILL GO. I HAVE 3 GREAT SONGS THAT FIT THESE PEOPLE TODAY. SINCE ITS SUNDAY ILL START WITH EVANGELICALS THIS SONG THEY SOULD LISTEN TO. O YEA ALSO THOSE WHITE CHRISTIANS NATIONAL RELIGION. THE SONG IS BY THE EAGLE'S ITS CALL THE LAST RESORT. THIS OTHER IS FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO REPRESENT THE CAPITAL. THIS SONG IS BY THE BEATLES ITS CALLED THE FOOL ON THE HILL. LAST SONG IS FOR SHITTY PANTS TRUMP. ITS BY THE BEATLES ITS CALLED NO WHERE MAN. TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE MEIDAS MIGHTY. HAVE A GOOD LAST SUNDAY.
We are watching closely!!
Meidas is keeping America informed!
The Orange Snowflake never seems to disappoint by being a terrible businessman and negotiator to include an America HATER!!!
The information contained in this interview is IMPORTANT. The Dems will ignore or underestimate (the same way the have done re. Trump from the git-go. Wake y'all up!
It’s not “conditioning” it’s “blackmail”
Gotta love Jared!
TN Govenor Lee wants to tie Disaster Aid to his Voucher Scam!! Please discuss this issue as well!
I love Jared Moskowitz. Wish KY had reps like Jared M.
This is a phenomenal interview and gave me insight and perspective I might otherwise not have acquired. Thank you!
Great interview, a lot of takeaways. Thank you! More of these please!!!
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And this is how it is done! Brilliant.
I remember when the Red Cross had a huge fund from donations from Hurricane Katrina. They were sued and forced to earmark the funds for that one disaster. It created a huge surplus and they weren’t able to apply it to other emergencies. It threw their budget way out of balance. Domestic disaster aid cannot be tied to spending bills that are conditional on a bunch of different things. Disaster relief has to be a standalone bill.
Moscowitz, I’ve been a fan, we are for sure going to have words.
Ben? Idea? The next time quoting what the Donald says put background cookoos nest movie ward music? Poking a personality disorder wounded Narcist bully is so much fun!! to hear his resulting fuse popping late night rants!! Your team might be the avenue for the Donald to get that badly needed locked psychiatric unit therapy he desperately needs!! He's a risk to self and others now!!
Good show guys. Thanks. I Thrive on your bright outlooks and energy. 🔥
Good to see the intensity, clear sighted tactical approach and the humor. One proviso: we shouldn’t snap up Greenland unless the Greenlander’s really want to go down that road…it’s different than, say Canada. The idea that Denmark has supposed selling rights is not a fact to be assumed. Are we really willing to do an about face and start walking back hard won gains since the days of unfettered colonialism?
I add…think asking UK if we can assume jurisdiction over Canada?
Too many people say Trump is a master communicator....he's not. He's just communicating to a dumbed down audience... it's not that hard.
🫶 Love this interview Great job! We have to keep our eye on the ball!
Great to hear Moskowitz call it the way he sees it, but until he's ready to call, for example, Paul Goats-ass, sorry GOSAR, "a fucking idiot" he's just not playing on their level, nor will he engage the increasingly intellectually-impaired electorate.
I love he knows they lost the communication war and I love he knows how to play going forward. I HOPE HE’S GONNA BE A FIREBRAND on the messaging. They need SO DESPERATELY!!!!
Great interview. I like his thinking. I like his energy. I like that he and like-minded colleagues already have plans in place. I KNOW we're in for some major slogging through muck and mud, but he makes me feel a little better.
That was great! Rep. Moskowitz ,you bring me hope. I still have that stunned feeling , but your words and energy made me smile. Hard to do lately. Ben,you did it. Hopefully more will speak out to you as a place to be heard. Truthfullty ! Urge your representative, MEIDASMIGHTY
Jared, hang out with Jaime Raskin who would be an amazing mentor for you because you definitely are on it!
And Obama's inauguration: And he had top-tier musicians and their priceless musical instruments! Later didn't we discover that they were actually "lip-synching" their performances, because humans CAN survive such cold, but not violins and cellos?
Got Netflix? Check out short (40 mins?) documentary "The Only Girl in the Orchestra". She played the double base (that big huge one) beginning back in the day when girls were not allowed to do things like that. These instruments are made of wood & VERY finicky regarding temperature, even indoors. True story, interesting and fun.
This is a great one to hear from the congressman 👍
Disgusting
Love Moskowitz
I've seen "shrinkage" in all it's forms from MAGAT's! People like Mace, MFG, Jordan, etc., have shrunk in all aspects! Let's follow them as they get trampled by the OLIGARCHY! 🤣
Moskowitz is great! Can you do a Master class on the new communication strategy!
That was good....I see what you did there.
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To be fair, JFK did have portable heaters. There's a story about one of the heaters malfunctioning.
I remember it was a big ass snow storm so we were all home from school and watching. Yes, old as dirt am I.
That's right! As Carl Sandberg was reciting a poem he wrote for the occasion. The Convict-in-Chief knows that no one would be there unless they had to be and no sensible citizen is going to gather on the Mall the way they did for JFK - this felon is well, a felon. Don't usually go to stare at convicts, unless they are behind bars.
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