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Another disastrous day in the Trump regime, more disastrous press conferences in the Oval Office. The first press conference with the prime minister of Italy by his side, Donald Trump attacking the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Then Donald Trump was signing some executive orders and then Donald Trump continued to claim that.
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Xi Jinping was trying to reach out to him, which is just a total lie. More economic turmoil we are seeing as Donald Trump's trade war against the world is backfiring everywhere. Countries throughout the world are out maneuvering him. Donald Trump was smacked down by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in the Abrego Garcia case.
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They're saying, follow what the Supreme Court's order is. donald you lost nine to zero stop pretending like you won also donald trump's regime was held in contempt a probable cause finding by another judge this one in washington dc federal judge bosberg found that the trump doj was in contempt by not

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On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast: A powerful federal appeals court ruling delivers a major blow to Trump in the Abrego Garcia case, as a judge also finds probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt. We cover the tragic school shooting at Florida State University and the GOP’s continued inaction. Trump’s disastrous economic agenda is unraveling: from trying to defund Harvard for dissent, to wrecking years of American manufacturing growth under Biden, to getting crushed by China in the trade war he started. Oh, and of course he wants to get rid of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Plus, new revelations about DOGE's failures—and much more from the chaotic world of MAGA.

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Carl Selfe's avatar

We have a protest on Saturday. Nonviolent. Take deep breaths, but be loud. Remember President Eisenhower was a patriot and demonstrably supported the Supreme Court’s order Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (May 17, 1954). I covered what he did in Little Rock, AR, in my post below. In September 1957, Eisenhower ordered the elite 101st Airborne to restore order in Little Rock. The picture of those troop driving from Fort Campbell in the dark of night sticks in my mind. Regular Army troops activated to restore order is a rare occurrence. We should not forget why: the cause of anti-racism. The racism that prevailed in my youth is disgusting to me, and has been not only unleashed, but also promoted by a lawless administration. https://hotbuttons.substack.com/p/forking-roads?r=3m1bs

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Ashley's avatar

I'm protesting here in NC tomorrow!!! Also I have PTSD crowds overwhelm me so much , but I love my country more !!! I will be getting out there !!! I choose to let my fear make me courageous, and not complacent ✊👊 Imagine if we each brought a bell to ring, millions of people ringing a bell at the same time , what a powerful nonviolent Vibration that would send out ! Just a thought 🤔

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Dee Joy's avatar

Yes!! That's amazing, congrats to you.

You'll have a great time.

I've seen signs that say "It's so bad, even the introverts are here protesting!"

Hilarious.

Your voice is important and we need you 💜⭐️💜

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Ashley's avatar

Thank you 🙏❤️

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Dee Joy's avatar

Very proud of you Sweetheart 💜

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Ashley's avatar

Thank you 🙏❤️

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Ruth Birch's avatar

Love that… went on the protest line 3rd week in a row…. Crowds are bigger each week

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Ruth Birch's avatar

Ashley…. I hate crowds but after attending two protests …. I got super pumped from like people and plan to protest every weekend. You should be so proud of yourself… YOU CAN DO THIS GIRL!!!!! Sending tons of support from Minnesota !

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Ashley's avatar

Thank you 🙏❤️❤️

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Dee Joy's avatar

Yes feel the fear and do it anyway!! Our fear empowers us 💜

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Ashley's avatar

Thank you 😊❤️

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Anna B's avatar

Wow! Kudos to you, Ashley! Choosing to let your fear make you courageous!! AND, I love the bell idea!

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Ashley's avatar

Thank you 🙏❤️

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Ruth Birch's avatar

Ashley… sending you strong support. I’m waiting for the weekly protest to start in Chaska MN. At least 250 people last week. Tom Emmer listen to your constituents….please!!!!

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Ashley's avatar

Thank you 🙏❤️

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Thank you for demonstrating for Democracy from another NC lady, who's unable to attend.

Am helping to take care of my almost 93 year old, disabled, diabetic mother, who bruised her bad knee just yesterday . BTW, have no car, living with older sister and Mom, and on SS and a temporary pension.

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Ashley's avatar

You're welcome

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Gigi17's avatar

I’m participating in a protest in FL tomorrow too! Fed up!! Nonviolent ❤️

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Patti Poirier's avatar

The NATO of Universities

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I am participating in Buffalo, NY tomorrow. Do not have a bell though.

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Ashley's avatar

That's alright showing up is the main part

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Carolea Hassard's avatar

Dance and sing. Show them how a protest is done.

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Ashley's avatar

Yess thank you

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SueU's avatar

I just can’t deal with the shit show that Trump has created , with no consequences whatsoever !😡

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Maria Barrington's avatar

Join in active resistance. It helps!

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JoMarieTerry's avatar

Yes go to Resistbot and they will help you do just that.

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Martha Kenne's avatar

Yep. On, and on, and on.....

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Sisu's avatar

I totally agree. He is the felon

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SLMontgo's avatar

Not even two minutes in and I have to pause to say: Trump lawyers - didn't you learn ANYTHING from Michael Cohen? My gawd, Trump said the same thing years ago when on AirForceOne. "Oh, I don't know anything about hushmoney. You'll have to ask my lawyer, Michael Cohen." You Trump cult lawyers have the learning capacity of gnats. At least amoeba learn to react to light. Your porch lights are blown.

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Anna B's avatar

As I've mentioned before (for those old enough to remember), some of these so-called lawyers had to have found their credentials in Crackerjack boxes.

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SLMontgo's avatar

Gives "prize" a whole new meaning.

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Susan Raquel's avatar

Haven't heard that in ages, lol

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Ana warner's avatar

They all think they will be the different ones… so do the Republican enablers in Congress. Look at Cohen, Guilliani, Powell, etc.

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Patricia Brady-Danzig's avatar

Thanks to Meidas Mighty for keeping us informed.

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Javier Orbegozo's avatar

And people still voted for him. It doesn’t say much for the intelligence of some Americans.

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Linda Wilson-Gordon's avatar

What it does say is that racism is alive and well way more than most of us anticipated or even realized.

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Lori LaFontaine's avatar

Isn't that disheartening? I don't want to live in the USA anymore because it's full of morons.

Totally disgusting.

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Sisu's avatar

Totally agree!

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Kathy H's avatar

I think it says is we let it become OK to act like an idiot. It's likely intelligence has, in fact, diminished, because there's been less emphasis & value put on learning, but the stupid & ridiculous has not been glorified so much in the past. Eating stuff off floor is strength? That's not lack of intelligence, it's pathology overriding cognitive function. It's like a weird suicidal thing, not merely not knowing stuff, but sacrificing ones very ability to discern. And, too, it's just lazy. We had access to relevant information before Felon47 was elected & too many just didn't want to be bothered to make a well thought out decision. You're not wrong, it reflects a huge lack of intelligence, & ethical alignment as well. A lot of us feel it's an obligation as adults to be responsible & not act like idiots. I hope people come to respect intelligence again. As said, bring back boring, lol, & make lying wrong again!

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Anita Somers's avatar

is it possible that the schools Trump attacks are the ones turned BARRON down for admission?

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Jean Conley's avatar

Oooooo,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,never thought of that. Wouldn't doubt it! Thanks!

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CJ Golden's avatar

A very perceptive thought. You may very well be correct, but the only way we would know is if we got our hands on the application letters he sent out. If, indeed, he felt the need to send such letters.

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Shirley Bohemier's avatar

Thabk you Meidas. I cannot afford the 10 US member fee in Substack but do follow you on Meidas Touch. Thank you for letting me comment here on Substack..

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Pat Sevigny's avatar

Listening to t---p spinning lie after lie after lie. Fact: biden had a higher amount of deportation at this time in his presidency. But he did it w/ due process. God please reporters ask him real questions. Garcia is not a member of a gang. Wow!!!! Just bc u say it 100 times does not make it true.even oz & kennedy look very embarrassed & uncomfortable.

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Rose Marcario's avatar

We have a US tourism industry of $2.9Trillion a year. That will go to near zero with this administration. They are tanking the economy. Powelll is trying to apply reason.

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Sue bartfield's avatar

I wish everyone would watch trump very closely. When he talks he is on automatic pilot. When he listens his eyes are vacant. He is not comprehending anything. He is totally · dissociated.

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Maureen Cosgrove's avatar

Trump will give the DOJ immunity if they are charged

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Nancy G Leveson's avatar

He can issue pardons for them. Then we are at a standoff. But that's not the end. Most of the people involved doing these things for Trump are lawyers. The DC or other bar associations can take away their law licenses and Trump cannot do anything about that. So there are always steps that can be taken.

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Steve's avatar

But to do nothing is worse.

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JoMarieTerry's avatar

look up Resistbot.

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M. Apodaca's avatar

I’ve read that a president can’t pardon a civil litigant.

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Lynn Capani-Czebiniak's avatar

Thanks so much Ben and company for keeping us informed and giving us hope!

Keep up your great work!

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Judy Cross's avatar

I can't even imagine these big law firms bending over to tRump and not defending themselves. I certainly wouldn't want one of them defending me in a court case. They are weak. They don't believe in the Constitution or Democracy. What a DISGRACE. We all know that if tRump's mouth is open its lies, lies, lies coming out. His mouth must smell and taste like s__t, since I feel like he is pulling all these ideas out of his a_s and they are exploding out of his mouth. I wish he would grow some balls and really be a president instead of a wannabe king. I'm laughing at him along with China and all the other countries.

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John Cranford's avatar

I'm afraid that the jokes about lawyers being ambulance chasers are true. It doesn't matter if the guilty party was driving a Vega or a Lamborghini; if the money is there, they will take the case. Money is the prime motivator for most lawyers, but not all. These top-tiered law firms are kissing his ass and giving the finger to true Americans.

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Judy Cross's avatar

You are so right, but in this case I think they are tRump chasers. Do what you can for the want tobe king and become part of his kingdom. I would never trust any of them that kissed his a_s.

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John Cranford's avatar

I totally agree with you, Judy.

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Judy Cross's avatar

You bother's are GREAT. Any chance of doing some huge town halls and reaching more people?

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Judy Cross's avatar

Respect is earned by the deeds you do. I doubt that tRump has much respect. Maybe from his goonies and some of his maga buddies. I really wonder what these people are saying in private. I am willing that some of them are really not feeling respect for him, but want to keep their jobs(which they are not qualified for) because it makes them feel superior. Did anyone see that Dr Oz bleached his hair to try to look like Trump? What an utter ignorant slob. Thanks to that judge. More people need to pay attention.

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Becky Suchy's avatar

Thank you for helping me laugh at the madness!!! "I don't want to say".... means no, he didn't call me. The fact people sit there and pretend he isn't lying through his teeth is pathetic.

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Pat Sevigny's avatar

I ve never seen a leader in the Whitehouse have no idea about ANYTHING going on in the country. I guess he's golfing, not in control and seriously completely confused & very very old.

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Jennifer Akdemir's avatar

You also have listeners outside the US - I am in the UK. Thank you for all that you do.

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Becky Suchy's avatar

He never watched Christian television. He couldn't define what a Christian is.. He is the epitome of evil..

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Elizabeth Brennan's avatar

If he really did watch Christian TV it was only to learn how best to fleece his targets.He wouldn't have been interested in the legitimate preachers.

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Kathy H's avatar

Exactly. It isn't Christianity that interests him, but TV, the use of 'charisma' to manipulate a far reach of people.

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Susan A Dunkelberger's avatar

It makes me sick to hear him say the word Christian, he is evil.

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Liz's avatar

Another thing is that we owe China billions and they could at any time demand their money. So, Trump is a moron.

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Hans Jonsson's avatar

Sweden is listening. Go hard on Trump!!

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Trhanz's avatar

Great podcast MTN! Thanks!

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Karen's avatar

Please stop saying United States of America; we have been the divided states of America ever since trump campaigned the first time! Why aren't any of the judges questioning why they're deporting everyone to a concentration camp in El Salvador, instead of sending them to their country of origin?

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Susanna J. Sturgis's avatar

Go back a couple of centuries. Remember the Civil War? It never ended.

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Mary's avatar

Ben, you're spot on about trumps "personality traits" of felon, abuser, liar etc. The thing I notice is peoples behavior patterns. Trump has clearly shown us he's felonious, a fraud etc just by how many times he's already done it. He won't be changing. Most likely he'll break his own record of 30k + lies from his first term.

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John Maton's avatar

It's safe to understand that every time the dear leader opens his mouth another lie comes out.

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Maryann W's avatar

Many have FOX news on during their entire waking hours. I have a neighbor like that. Talk about brainwashing....

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Kathy H's avatar

I know people like that, people that can't ever be alone with their own thoughts.

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brad ziegel's avatar

Kyle Kulinski said it best,Trump is a postmodernism president and I will add to Trump's complete insanity which is this ideology is composed of "situational ethics" this requires living in a world where no matter what decisions you make,you can always justify you're right,by deflection of blame and vengeful thinking,you can always find a scape goat for all of your problems. Don't cave in,never let up because these masters of cognitive dissonance are going to implode from shear "idiocracy" a destiny they truly deserve.

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Javier Orbegozo's avatar

Time for ALL Americans to join forces. Those who voted for Trump should be given an opportunity to prove that they have brains. We all make mistakes. Trump should be removed from office, and I no longer wish to boycott the county which I love, apart from Canada.

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MsTeeBlue's avatar

We need laws that state felons can’t be president. And more laws to fully vet anyone attempting to run for public office. They should have nothing less than a Q security clearance!

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Julie W's avatar

THANK YOU - ALWAYS EXCELLENT!

I wish to add (to tie in the madness), that I was grateful to listen to Olga Lautman (Unmasking Russia and The Tyranny Tracker) yesterday (4-17-25) with Zev Shalev in her Substack post Special Report: The New Feudalism: Musk, DOGE and the New Technocracy. Her authority and meticulous tracking now support her theory that the wrecking ball of destruction is for purposes of creating surveillance mechanisms. It is being tested with immigrants first. I encourage all to watch that video.

I cross referenced your Today in Politics, Bulletin 114, yesterday, 4/17/25 bullet:

KSL News (Utah): “BYU PhD student Suguru Onda just had his student visa revoked without notice. He’s being told to go back to Japan within 15 days because of his alleged criminal history. But he only has two speeding tickets and a fishing citation from 2019 that was dismissed. Onda's attorney says he has little to no footprint on social media, doesn't speak out about politics, and, to our knowledge, was not involved in any protests on college campuses. He is married with 5 kids, two of which were born in the US.”

… “Onda's attorney also claims, through what's he's seen in court documents, the government is using AI to find any criminal activity amongst student visa holders and canceling their visas without human cross-reference.”

Thank you.

Tomorrow is my 3rd Protest. EVERYONE GET OUT AND USE EVERY TOOL! NOW!!

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Elizabeth Brennan's avatar

The Trump regime will use any means to inflate the numbers to please President Felon.

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Janice Merrifield's avatar

He's doing this on purpose. He's plan is to destroy America and he also wants to kill thousands of citizens. Ben: when he makes that sound he sounds like the snake he is!

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Patricia deMaria's avatar

Just curious as to the trump staff at Mar a lago! Are they illegal immigrants? Mexican gardeners cooks cleaners.

Is he paying them proper wages?

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

Ok, I would like to say my heartfelt thanks to the Meiselas parents of these incredible three brothers. Good job!!!

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Judy Cross's avatar

This guy is nuts and needs to be removed. He's utter bullshit 24/7. Speaking of the Apprentice, I watched the first one and wanted to throw up. I kept saying what an a_s. Never watched another one and have no clue why Bezos wants to bring it back. I suspect the ratings will be extremely low. I, for one, would never waste my time watching such trash. He's not a Christian. He a dictator. If the Bible was so important to him, why would he not place his hand on it when he was sworn into office? Why did he hold the Bible upside down another time? Because the Bible is truth and he can't face truth.

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Gigi17's avatar

Thank u Meidas I love you three!!!

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Carol North's avatar

I ❤️ you brothers

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Amaya Fernandez's avatar

And Marco with the deportations‼️As the daughter of a Cuban refugee in South FloriDUH, I love this for him‼️💜💜✌️😎💜💜

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Pat Sevigny's avatar

Marco Rubio is a disgrace. We thought he would be the grown up and would care about honesty & democracy. He does not!!!!

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Judy Cross's avatar

Singalgate should never be over. When Hegseth walked his aid of the WH for telling the truth, it really pissed me off. It should have been Hegseth and every single person that was on that Singalgate that should have been walked out of the WH and the young man that did the right thing should have gotten a medal

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Kathy H's avatar

I agree, that crosses a line we can't let go. There has to be accountability in government communication,

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Ann Baker's avatar

I just checked my stock reports and they are showing no movement since yesterday. Really trying to show that the economy is not failing.

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Ann Baker's avatar

Sorry y’all, I forgot it was Good Friday. I don’t celebrate any religion and I think the Wall Street people are just being lazy.

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Riz Dragt's avatar

I know all the news you are reporting is important and we need to hear it all. However, the government, with Trump at the lead, is erasing transgender people. By removing transgender truths from the government sites, they are able to spread more lies and people can not find the truth that we are trying to spread. We are just people that want the same rites as anyone else. The only difference we have with other people is that we are trans. Please, talk to someone like Erin in the Morning, to find what is going on. There are other trans people on YouTube that are talking about this, but they do not reach the amount of people you do. Please do not ignore us, because it allows the government to pretend we don't exist!

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Robin Hammontree's avatar

"Fauci-ed" is my new favorite verb. J. Powell isn't my favorite person in the world, but he is getting the Fauci treatment for merely stating facts. And at least he is standing firm against Trump.

I have degrees in Microbiology and Medical Technology. Part of those studies were focused on virology and epidemiology and have worked in healthcare for 46 years. The way Dr. Fauci was villainized is appalling.

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

I read Dr Fauci's biography book and was much impressed.

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Lorraine Scollin's avatar

On your new coverage in general, as a Canadian, I appreciate your attention to Canadian issues and positions form time to time. Please never forget about us! We fear your current administration but we love you and we don't want to wind up in the tragic political place you are in. We are loyal and reliable partners who honor our agreements and commitments, but we also love our country and we will not easily be bullied.

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Laura Leland's avatar

Said it before, I'll say it again; in my 69 years living, I've never been so terrified.

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Susanna J. Sturgis's avatar

OMG, your headline freaked me out: the courts "smacked down" a Meidas pod about Trump?? Turned out that wasn't the case at all. Whew. A tweak would have made it clear, for instance "Meidas Pod: Trump Smacked Down by Courts . . ."

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Len Giannini's avatar

Who will be the adult in the country to take control of the situation?

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Kathy H's avatar

All of us. We're all being called to get our adult on.

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Deborah Seewald's avatar

Trump doesn't behave like a 'normal' leader because (as you know), he is not 'normal'. He is a mentally ill, narcissistic sociopath. He is hard wired to be immoral and unethical and surrounds himself with those of the same ilk. They all spread the same lies, find humor in other peoples travails, large or small, dislike and demean those unlike themselves, are bullies and consistently engage in the pathological behavior fueled by their mental illness. I find it maddening there are so many who listen to what they say, watch what they do, yet still do not hear or see reality. All critical thinking has been suspended. I think we should call MAGA followers the new Eloi, marching to the bidding of the Morlocks (thanks H.G. Wells). On another note, thank you so much for all the hard work you guys do.

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Kimberly  Simon's avatar

This shit is getting real, this shit is getting scary. Why isn’t something being done about them ignoring the Supreme Court? Does he feel he is immune because the Supreme Court gave him immunity? Ugh . . . 😩 I’m just scared 🥲🥲🥲😡😡😡

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Susan Richmond's avatar

Hey, the autocrat of El Salvador came all the way to the Oval Office. And how about Netanyahu? Any others? - After the bludgeoning of Zelenskyy in that unbelievable presser, leaders may have been turned off by disgracefully bad manners, let alone messages and tariffs. Why would anyone want to be visit this moron? Well, the one imprisoning our residents in his local hellhole wants more business and moolah. And Netanyahu wants to keep his supplies of guns and butter coming. He’s got no leverage anywhere else.

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Madeline J's avatar

Thank you! You are my new MSNBC!

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Bessie Reynolds's avatar

It's exactly like domestic violence. Including the fear you could be kidnapped and even murdered..

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David Howard's avatar

I am Canadian

I have spent past winters in the US and spent tens of thousands of dollars in the US every year

I am on pause until your MAGA frenzy is over. I no longer feel welcome or safe or even wanted

I am sure that I am no alone

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David Glaser's avatar

Gentlemen, it’s time to augment Donald’s voice and even those in his regime with voice altering software. You can use Audacity which should be free. Also Voicemod is good too. I know it’s another layer of edits (work), but man! The results are amazing and funny to watch. You will certainly get lots of attention for this. Imagine Donald taking in a child’s voice as he mentions his great big Bill. I hope you can figure it out. Cheers!

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Ana warner's avatar

Mary Trump does that on all her video clips of 🍊… helium voice… it’s great! Saves me the triggering of hearing his voice and makes me laugh at him!!

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David Glaser's avatar

Hey thanks! So I’m in good company? I hope Meidaa goes for it. They won’t regret it.

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Mark Borgens's avatar

If this is America great again, holy hell we sucked.

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Angie's avatar

Protesting tomorrow in central Illinois! Stand up for your democracy, America!

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Thank you. I used to live in Southern IL and my third son is in process of moving to Chicago.

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Wendy Jones's avatar

It's a horrific sight but I think it's important to share the Reuters' photos of the prisoners in El Salvador. When they see the pictures, Americans will be absolutely sickened to see the conditions there.

My concern is how long the people they kidnapped are going to be safe once Trump decides to stop paying for their keep in El Salvador. These are concentration camps, not prisons. Show those pictures with audio of Trump laughing about sending people to them, sending AMERICANS there. Play audio of him crowing and everyone laughing when he was bragging about how much money was made during the tariff stock market catastrophe. https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idOV303025022023RP1/

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The people surrounding Trump are racist, bigots. They aren’t entitled to act offended when they support these actions. Period. They aren’t allowed to justify their behavior. They are EVIL. This is a unholy group of men and women who allow their children to get abused by the church and when the child or family speaks out, they will attempt to silence you with mafia style violence, if needed. These people are nationalists and NEVER ever to be called or confused with true Christians. This is an unholy group that weaponizes their fake faith in Christ to achieve diabolical power. You need to familiarize yourself with NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION and its unholy maneuvers to achieve power. This is a well funded group that uses their fake faith and ties to the Heritage Foundation to achieve power. These men and women need to be exposed. Their churches need to be taxed and their children taken from them for child abuse. This is what Trump unholy followers want! Punch their unholy god in the throat and take their churches away from them. This is hatred!

A third of the country is running us into the ground intentionally. Their unholy rhetoric is about power. New Apostolic Reformation is the problem. More importantly, you not knowing what that is or who they are, puts us all in ‼️ danger ‼️ These people are unhinged and full of hate. They are well funded and in powerful positions. This is the enemy. These people use their religion as a weapon. This is your biggest enemy and challenge. We must end this madness. They want your children straight, white, armed and angry.

MAGA must Lie, Cheat and Steal! Abortion. Guns. Equality. End Christian nationalism!Maga is the CONFEDERACY!!

Familiarize yourself with this unholy movement! These people took part in the insurrection. They want your children white, ignorant, armed and angry!!

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/10/new-apostolic-reformation-christian-nationalism/

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Ted's avatar

This is why we need to campaign or do a protest to on impeachment of Trump and his mega people, why, because he is not fit to be President!

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Elizabeth Brennan's avatar

Trump can't handle the truth.

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Judy Cross's avatar

Fox sucks

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Teresa Vitek's avatar

Thank you Meidas Mighty for bringing the news into our homes!

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Lori Painter's avatar

Love you guys so much!

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Anne's avatar

Ben, I LOVE how you rip off your glasses to make a point or when you’re really pissed!!

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John Maton's avatar

You have to take him head on and literally.

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Ted's avatar

Hi guys: Thank you so much for getting the truth out there for the American People!!! Love you guys!!

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Randy Stokes's avatar

tomw, Sat., 4/19/95, will be my 3rd protest demonstration in a less than a month. For the "NO KINGS" theme, of the 5 signs I plan to bring, my favorite is

DEPORT TRUMP...

#1

"HOMEGROWN CRIMINAL"

March on People, March Loud, March Proud!

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paulnme2010's avatar

How much longer will we have 2 inhale and exhale THE TINSKIN TIN MAN'S s#it?!! Where is the rod/backbones of those in federal/ state power, because it appears only the citizens are fighting back...as well as MeidasTouch broadcasting!! Americans are sick and 😫...mad as hell!!!!!!!😡

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Bob's avatar

He will throw even his doj under the bus to save his worthless arse.Convicted criminals especially ones who have no remorse for there actions are beyond rehabilitation and deserve a lifetime in jail as will always be a danger to society.

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Michele Prestegard's avatar

The judges are going to have to go directly after Rump himself...impeachment him!

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Sea Queen's avatar

Universities have their own NATO - National Academic Treaty Organization with their own Amendment 5.

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Steve's avatar

If Slump can't eat it or f*ck it, he breaks it.

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The people surrounding Trump are racist, bigots.  They aren’t entitled to act offended when they support these actions.  Period.  They aren’t allowed to justify their behavior.  They are EVIL.  This is a unholy group of men and women who allow their children to get abused by the church and when the child or family speaks out, they will attempt to silence you with mafia style violence, if needed.  These people are nationalists and NEVER ever to be called or confused with true Christians.  This is an unholy group that weaponizes their fake faith in Christ to achieve diabolical power.  You need to familiarize yourself with NEW APOSTOLIC REFORMATION and its unholy maneuvers to achieve power. This is a well funded group that uses their fake faith and ties to the Heritage Foundation to achieve power.  These men and women need to be exposed. Their churches need to be taxed and their children taken from them for child abuse.  This is what Trump unholy followers want!  Punch their unholy god in the throat and take their churches away from them.  This is hatred!

A third of the country is running us into the ground intentionally.  Their unholy rhetoric is about power.  New Apostolic Reformation is the problem.  More importantly, you not knowing what that is or who they are, puts us all in ‼️ danger ‼️ These people are unhinged and full of hate.  They are well funded and in powerful positions.  This is the enemy.  These people use their religion as a weapon. This is your biggest enemy and challenge.  We must end this madness.  They want your children straight, white, armed and angry.

MAGA must Lie, Cheat and Steal! Abortion. Guns. Equality. End Christian nationalism!Maga is the CONFEDERACY!!

Familiarize yourself with this unholy movement! These people took part in the insurrection. They want your children white, ignorant, armed and angry!!

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/10/new-apostolic-reformation-christian-nationalism/

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Paula Brady Sunset's avatar

One calamity after another. Makes me wonder what’s going on underneath the headlines.

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Linda Hoenigsberg's avatar

I just quoted you saying "Fauciing" on Notes.

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Maureen Resch's avatar

He is attempting to set a precedent to get rid of anyone that annoys, disrespects, doesn’t dress properly or thank him constantly. Only loyal white men will remain.

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Sylvia Salazar's avatar

You're absolutely right.

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Carolea Hassard's avatar

Donald Trump is a bad bad man.

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Anna B's avatar

Blame! When Jasmine Crockett said to believe Trump when he tells you who he is; if the orange menace blames someone for a problem, then he's showing you a picture of himself.

Just like a 3-yr old - "Billy made me wreck my bike" - "Sally hit me" - You know that's exactly what he did!

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Bessie Reynolds's avatar

Trump doesn't deal in facts 🤯

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Margaret Ryan's avatar

Bro- Mighty!!

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Anna Kane's avatar

Thank you guys. Watch you here, listen to your podcast on Spotify when I'm on the road.

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Mary's avatar

I will forever maintain my contempt for all dumpty supporters until my dying breath. No exceptions. Protest often, vote blue always.

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Jean Conley's avatar

Great, Brothers, as always!

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Sophia's avatar

Reach out to Jorge Ramos of Univision, tap into the Hispanic American voting group.

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Chuck Williams's avatar

I would love be to have a chance to sit around your family’s dinner table, for the conversation!

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Almut | The Weary Pilgrim's avatar

You guys are the best, love how brothers turn out so differently and can complement each other so perfectly. Thank you.

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Wendy E's avatar

Great show guys! I will keep using your talking points, the videos of how Trump has no empathy over anything, etc and try to reel in some independents and right wingers!

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hanet's avatar

Remember Kamala said same old schtick warning us? MAGA wake up!

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Sylvia Salazar's avatar

Kamala said. "We're not going back". Looks to me like a bunch of Repukelicans went there already. Let em' stay in the past. Dems march on peacefully to a higher plane. Leave racism where it belongs....in the trash!! Leave bad judgement behind, let djt die off like a passing fad. MAGA is like Milli Vanilli. Fake AF!!

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Ted's avatar

Now the secretary of Defense is say that Ukraine is going to settle with the united states for the mineral rights or they are going to move on from the war between Ukraine and Russia and move on to what everythings they want to screw up. Is this a lie again?

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Hope Ukraine does NOT give up their mineral rights.

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Hope Ukraine does NOT give up their mineral rights.

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elliemae.padme66's avatar

Hope Ukraine does NOT give up their mineral rights.

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Cactus spine's avatar

Meidas, Mate! ❤️🥳

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Cynthia "Cindy"  Cohen's avatar

I'll be attending tomorrow in El Cajon (San Diego) Love this video! Judge's letter was unbelievable! Loved Ben's discussion and Brett's insight was terrific!

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Devin Brown's avatar

Exactly. It’s scary to think of what will come next.

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JimNewt's avatar

He throws stuff out there to distract you like I’m released with all these files on the Kennedy’s come on man

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Mo Khan's avatar

We need Congress or prosecutors or others to really look at ICE. That was a George Bush invention and it looks like it was a failed invention. And it’s time to just dissolve ice and have that go away. They’ve become a truly rogue police force not obeying the law in anyway.

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Ellen Gregorie's avatar

Thanks so much for your reporting and videos! I don't usually get to catch them "live", but stay up well into the wee hours to watch, listen, and LEARN.

Wouldn't it be great if Judge Boasberg were to appointment Jack Smith as Special Prosecutor? Just deserts for Trump and the rest of the clown car!

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Trudy Lea Timber's avatar

Rubio knew about it!!!

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Trudy Lea Timber's avatar

We ❤️ the idea 💡 and love

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Deb's avatar

Hello Meidas Mighty! The dictator has had his name in the news everyday for over 8 years. Who do we have that speaks intelligently, acts with compassion, and can bring the world back together? We need other names to take up the oxygen that is being tucked out.

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Renee's avatar

Is there any question that tRump is mentally incompetent?

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Elaine Ponziani's avatar

Obviously, you can fool some people more than twice. Look at the people that voted for Trump three times. Just saying..

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Faran Garris's avatar

I call B. S. On little orange mans' faith. He is the most evil, vile, being that ever was. He did not go to church as an adult. He even said that he did not belive in church, said that he was like God. Come on really, this is just a very mentally sick group of people. Where are the psych Dr s? Men in white coats?

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S Collins's avatar

Shame, that 2A stance wasn't more effective several months ago...

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S Collins's avatar

Meaning..., his attempted assassination might never have happened?

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Ruth Birch's avatar

You guys always give me hope for the future of our country. Thank you…. Protesting tomorrow!!!!!!!!’n

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Sandia's avatar

I know there is like a 100 fires going on it’s hard to focus on one thing. But has anything been reported on the Indiana university professor that disappeared? I think his name is like Professor Wang

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henry buery's avatar

So good MeidasTouch. Thank you!

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BitsyBelle's avatar

One of the best things you said – I just want to read a book before I go to sleep.

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drbilldean@gmail.com's avatar

Danger Looming for 2026 Midterms

Berulis the whistleblower who just showed us what the Nazi goons did at NLRB should be very concerning DOGE has been into the federal databases at many different agencies now and they are cultivating a database outside govt to be used by the Nazi party for nefarious purposes

One purpose that should very much concern all of us is the use of DMF(death master files) which are meant to affect immigrants but other citizens as well whose social security numbers can be deleted so that the affected can no longer function financially in the country(being wrongfully identified as dead leads to benefit termination causing financial hardship and distress)

Think for a moment about being financially dead You can't access your bank accounts, credit cards, pay your mortgage, collect social security These files are potentially being created as I write this to be used for all kinds of twisted corrupt reasons but the most important is killing voters ability to cast votes in 2026

Contact your state AG and tell them of this concern This activity must be guarded against

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Leslie Seitz's avatar

Thank you Meidas Touch for all that you do for our democracy and country 💙💙💙💙

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Paul Schwartz's avatar

Boy I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sisu's avatar

trump is such a Fng liar!

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JoMarieTerry's avatar

If you really want to do something go to Resistbot it will make it easy for you to tell your representatives to do their job and resist Trump.

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Anne Lockwood's avatar

I do not even go to legacy media anymore, except the Guardian, because I know that MTN will curate all the stories and present facts and in depth information here. This with Legal AF is my go-to every day.

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Spilling's avatar

and Powell explained that their analyses, and their positions, are not political

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SEDBRNOT-MAY29's avatar

He’s using those law firms now to go after E. Jean Carroll, to reduce his $80+ million judgment…

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Ana warner's avatar

That’s along the same lines as using his presidential position to get Zelensky to give him dirt on Biden. Got him impeached… seems using his position to extort legal work and then putting to his personal cases is abuse of power and extortion and…

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SEDBRNOT-MAY29's avatar

Too bad we can’t get him impeached on this run.

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LynnSmith's avatar

Thanks guys first podcast I listened to and it was great.

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Steve's avatar

🌰👅 = Nutkick

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David-Michael Madigan's avatar

Love you guys!! All the hard work in keeping us so clearly informed. A+ Thank You!

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Lisa GL's avatar

So remember that Fox News was successfully sued for $176 million for proven lies around the 2020 election. All they’re gonna ever do is make propagandist noise because otherwise they know what slander and other online lies will bring to them in the end. And honestly eating food off the floor to prove some masculinity is really just proving their dogs right? Dogs will eat anything including cat poop. 🤷‍♀️

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Ted's avatar

Trump does not acknowledge anything about these issues he was to busy golfing and standing by his gold statue and trying to sell his gold cards!!!

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Kris Neilson's avatar

You guys are the best

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Cactus spine's avatar

I notice that we didn't get a view of the banana on the floor.

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Jeb's avatar

Thank you. People can hold more than one thought in their heads at the same time. We need more critical thinking at this time in history. Thank you.

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Judy Cross's avatar

I used to eat dirt when I was very, very young. It was because I had a deficiency. Not because I was doing it on purpose. Once the doctor corrected it, I didn't do it again. Maybe they need to be checked. They are so f______g stupid.

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J.J. Loughran's avatar

I ran into a Trumper the other day who was so proud of his alphabet soup and credentials and still spouted propaganda. William Manion, MDPhDJDMBA. strange and deluded

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Fall Leaves's avatar

The democrats can talk about Garcia, s.ericzn grown citizens, etc., and the economy at the same time. They must learn to walk and chew gum at the same time.

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MK's avatar

So sick of Trump blaming everything on Biden.

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Ginger's avatar

Best line so far : Give him an inch and he'll take your life" Thank you ...

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Margheritta J Tessitore's avatar

When they came for the Jews I did nothing

When they came for political defenders I did nothing

When they came that homosexuals I did nothing and now they are coming for me and there's nobody to help me

This was written during the second world war and that is exactly what we are looking at he will take us out one at a time minorities and then marginalized groups and he will continue to ship us all out foreign countries two or three generations as long as you don't agree with him you are in danger of being sent to another country to stay in jail forever and nobody will ever hear from you again this has to be stopped we cannot afford to let him continue the way he's going

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Margheritta J Tessitore's avatar

Let me tell you right now the way it's working Scooby-Doo and the gang are more intelligent than Trump is he's the only person I know who has an IQ that's lower than his height

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Margheritta J Tessitore's avatar

At least with the mafia you knew what they were and you dealt with it that way and they at least had a set of rules that they stood by and did not accept when people broke the rules now we have Trump not only did you break them he just throws them out like you never existed in the first place well he has the first he is the first president of the United States that convicted of 34 felonies it's a sad day that we put a felon in the White House how can he ask for law and order if he is the biggest criminal in Washington

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Margheritta J Tessitore's avatar

Trump will always blame somebody else he's a sociopath and sociopaths do not recognize that they do anything wrong that is what you're facing with Trump it's not stopped he will continue to blame everybody in the world and he's the victim totally sociopath to the greatest degree it can be and once these lawyers have been found in contempt of court what happened after that can be Trump administration the time to prison or what exact steps do you take now that the Trump administration the doj are now in contempt of court how do you see the outcome to this coming out

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Margheritta J Tessitore's avatar

With them being found in contempt what exactly can be done about it and how will the law handle the flagrant disregard for the supreme Court's orders or other federal judges orders can the Trump administration wind up being in prison for their disregard of the law

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Banana's avatar

How do I view comments on videos when I'm going through the video scroll????

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🦉naked alien's avatar

I'm physically disabled. Is there any way you could please help me?

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Teddy's avatar

Xi wants an apology from LOSER JD Vance!!! He called the Chinese peasants😳

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Marcia Hanks's avatar

David Brooks, conservative commentator is advocating a civil uprising!! Have him on Meidas and let’s get moving on doing exactly that.

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Sophia's avatar

Senator Chris Van Hollen is live at IAD Airport. Every decent American should listen to his message. Free illegal Political Prisoner detained Kilmer Abrego Garcia. If DHS Head can tour the Maximum Security Prison for a photo op for Fox News, then Trump can immediately remit Mr Abrego Garcia to Maryland Court of Law.

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Glenn Despres's avatar

Can’t believe there is still a single person left who supports the overly dusted Cheet-O

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Pink Owl's avatar

I might be accidentally blocked in MM chats. Help!

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Shayne Sandner's avatar

Hey have y’all read this article from Asha? She would be a great guest on your show !!

https://asharangappa.substack.com/p/whats-the-real-quid-pro-quo-with?utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

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Ted's avatar

The assignation a temp to Trump was staged i bet!!

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Janice villwock's avatar

They need to go to Florida

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Taisha's avatar

I’m convince Abrego is 💀…😭😶

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Kristopher Giesing's avatar

My first thought was "Why was a Meidas pod even presented to a court?"

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Eugene S. Baker's avatar

At what point does tattling become reality?

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Tracy Ellis's avatar

I can’t believe everyone is making such an ordeal over this being so unconstitutional when trump himself on DAY ONE pardoned every last person who was found guilty for in Jan 6 and convicted???? How come no one has brought that up?? He should be asked that or so I need to go there and ask him myself lol?

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Kathy H's avatar

Powerful. Perfect clarity. Meidas Mighty! 💪💙

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Jennifer Akdemir's avatar

Yes. More power to it.

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PaulR01's avatar

Hardly.

Please explain what Marxism is and in what way the positions taken make their output "Marxist".

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Kathy H's avatar

An interesting comment & would be an interesting discussion, how labels are used, correctly & incorrectly. What specifically is being demonizing?

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They're saying, follow what the Supreme Court's order is. donald you lost nine to zero stop pretending like you won also donald trump's regime was held in contempt a probable cause finding by another judge this one in washington dc federal judge bosberg found that the trump doj was in contempt by not