On this ad-free episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, posted here exclusively for Meidas+ Substack subscribers, Ben, Brett, and Jordy tackle the latest political news and unravel the corporate media’s complicity in enabling Trump’s corruption. First up, President Biden pardons his son, Hunter—a move that has sent Trump, MAGA world, and corporate pundits into a full-blown meltdown. Meanwhile, Trump’s handpicked FBI director, Kash Patel, is under additional scrutiny as past comments vowing “vengeance” and “retribution” resurface thanks to MeidasTouch editor-in-chief Ron Filipkowski, sounding the alarm yet again about a weaponized system justice under a new Trump term.
The brothers also expose how the corporate media continues to spin narratives that shield Trump’s rampant corruption while undermining pro-democracy efforts. Speaking of democracy, they highlight the courageous pro-democracy protests in Tbilisi, Georgia, and the universal need for fighters who stand up against authoritarianism.
It’s a jam-packed episode provided to you here ad-free exclusively on Meidas+! If you appreciate these ad-free episodes and want to see more, consider joining now as a paid subscriber.
I’m so glad Joe pardoned Hunter. He actually has been the victim of a “witch hunt”.
I 100% agree
Yes, absolutely!!!!
Me too!!
I so agree!
Your absolutely right xx
Maddow surprisingly backed Biden's plan to pardon Hunter and spoke about much of the same things you did. I don't know how you feel about her, as she is legacy news, but if they ever try to get rid of her, I hope that you may try to bring her on board.
I would love for Ben or Michael to have her as a guest
She’ll start as a guest, but the idea is to eventually give her a show of her own, similar to Legal AF or Miss Trial. Her boldness in legacy media has been remarkable, always pushing boundaries. With the freedom to fully align with The Meidas Touch truth, the possibilities are exciting.
Maddow and Lawrence O'donnell are truth speakers. The only news I listen to other then Meidas Touch, Legal AF !
Don't forget Ari Melber!
She is one of the true voices over there, but if they oust her, she is extremely well-off. I think she might retire and maybe write another book. I don't see her moving to YouTube. But, one can hope right?
Absolutely! Please read my response to Jaye. Take care
I don't think they can afford her. She is making 25 million a year to work one day a week .
I don’t think Rachel Maddow is driven by money. Her career has always been about spreading the truth and making a real impact through her journalism. Sure, she’s rich—she could have left her current role long ago if money was all that mattered. But people like Maddow, who truly make a difference in the world, aren’t just in it for the paycheck. As for moving to a platform like YouTube, I doubt it would matter to her as long as she could continue her mission. What she values most, and has always prioritized, is being surrounded by people she respects and admires, who share her dedication to meaningful work. That’s what sets her apart.
Okay , ask Ben to invite her to come on as a nonpaid guest. That should answer that question.
I’m sure Ben has someone reading the comments here, and I’ll leave it to them to decide. I appreciate you telling me what to do, but thanks anyway! Have a great day, and let’s remember, this isn’t YouTube—let’s keep it respectful.
I’m happy for Hunter!! Stupid Trump wants to pardon all his J6 thugs but it’s not ok to pardon your son?!? He’s a freakin idiot!!
Me too!
I'm glad Joe pardoned his son. What was he supposed to do? Let him rot or be tortured in prison by the Felon Administration, or mysteriously die there like Navalny? Joe did the right thing.
Very well stated !!
Someone should sit down with Trumpanzee and explain to him that Hunter is a reforming addict who regrets his actions while Trump is a total shit. This may be too subtle for his empty head to comprehend.
Intentions matter
MSM is running the clips of Patel threatening Hunter Biden, right? Of course not! Truth telling is not their thing. When President Biden said he wouldn't pardon his son, there wasn't someone nominated to a position that would allow him to destroy Hunter. President Biden did the right thing!
And why can't he change his mind for goodness sake. Shame on all those who diss biden! Stop this crap
Biden has always stood up for us with honor and integrity. That he's now standing up for his son with love, is no less admirable.
100% correct. Keep on pushing back!
For King Maggot and his jokers to be so angry makes you wonder and worry what the sentencing would have been...makes me despise all the Maggot supporters even more.
Dems complain Bidens too docile and now complaining he’s too brash. They don’t Even discuss that Biden and his son have been targeted by trump as Biden Criminals and on list for revenge….and trumps putting Cabinet members in place who swear to follow trumps wishes!!!
What parent would leave their relative esp son, in harms way. DEMS are a lost, out of touch colony….go home!
can't win for losing
I absolutely loved that President Biden pardoned his son. I'm amazed at how the mainstream media is normalizing Trump's crimes and his cabinet choices.
Trump is a lawless criminal and a perpetual liar. He will do what he likes whether President Biden pardons his son or not. I'm glad President Biden pardoned Hunter, who was singled out as a political target when Trump wanted to smear Joe Biden. Great move, Joe! You understand the absurdity of providing a "perfect" political response to the insane reality Trump has created.
"He lied"! "He Lied", "He lied"...they cried in fake indignation. ! Never mind their guy LIES ALL THE TIME! That's all he does. Who the hell are they to call anyone a liar! They are just pissed off because to quote Nixon, "They won't have Nixon (Hunter in this case) to kick around anymore". They were salivating at the prospect and that has now been taken way from them. BOO HOO. GO JOE!! You did the right thing. To have ignored the threat of KRAZEE KASH PATEL, would have been parental malpractice, especially since they were only after him because they wanted to get at Biden!!!!
In the meantime South Korea had an attempted coup, a martial law that legally lasted 155 minutes, and military leader is still supporting the corrupt PM. People stood up and protected democracy there. Bluesky was the place to go for news during this entire episode.
You are totally correct! So disturbing that many dare criticize Biden. Like that will promote Trump transgressions. Are you crazy? He is doing fine on his own. I hope Biden will pardon hundreds that Patel will persecute. He is obsessed with Hunter and has no scruples.
Hunter should be protected. And others. His charges were absurd and unprecedented.
Shame on Tim Miller and others overreacting when we’re dealing with such dangers to our democracy.
Joe did right pardoning Hunter. He should grant clemency tp everyone on Trump's enemy list.
Could image if he did...that would blow their minds
I've been thinking the same thing. Preemptively pardon all members of his administration, Democrats in Congress, Liz Cheney & Jan6 commission, Adam Kinzinger, and any media figure that Trump has threatened by name.
I’m so glad Biden finally pardoned Hunter! Now they need to go on a long vacation out of this country so those crazy MAGA nuts can’t touch them!! F all this high road 🦬💩!!
Also Meiselas brothers please, please make sure you protect yourselves and your family before this madman takes power! Also everyone who is part of this independent network!!
Well said! Love the glimmer of hope! Thx for the video!
The worst culprit is that fool, Piers Morgan!! He is THE worst Trump shill on this planet! UCK! He must have called Joe Biden a liar 100 times on his stupid show. He is so far up Trump's butt amazed he can breath.
Changing your mind does not a liar make. I am glad Biden pardoned Hunter.
Is he citizen of USA? IF not he should STFU! I won't watch him he's so smug
Yes, Biden did something! Hunter should be Pardoned! Stay in Resistance, stay Pissed Off. I hope Biden continues to be pissed off too. ♥️
I'm so glad Biden pardoned his son, and really, really disappointed with the Dems and never-Trumpers who are attacking him. I have sworn off corporate TV media and am using the money I save on subscriptions to support independent media like this. Thank you for being sane.
Of course Hunter should have been pardoned! I'm sick of the mainstream media making this a distraction while Trump and his henchmen are preparing to dismantle our federal government and demolish our democracy. That's the real story!
Dale N. I too, feel Hunter Biden was pardoned to protect him against probable Trump faux-legal harassment… designed to punish Joe Biden.
Enough of this harassment hurled at Hunter Biden and the Biden family. Wake up. There is a crime family in the U.S. and they are about to move into the White House!! Power to the people, folks.
These next 4 years is going to be a pure bonafide sh*t show. Buckle up and hold on tight. Write your senators. Do something.
It's all outrageous and I'm glad you guys are furious! Main stream media pisses me off - they should be pushing buttons about Kuschner and his Saudi deal - amongst other things the Trump circle is doing!
Biden absolutely did the right thing in pardonning Hunter. Had Harris been elected it, wouldn't have been necessary, but clearly in the T admin they intend to crucify Hunter - literally if they could. Watch how much resources are spent trying to undo this righteous pardon.
Yes he should pardon Hunter,
I’m very happy he did!
Hooray for President Biden!! Burn that house down before January 20th.
Joe did the right thing!
Yes, Hunter has been through the mill. DJ Trump has every intention to screw Biden & his 'Enemies'. Since anyone who doesn't support him is a target. Keep going Biden, protect all that you can while you can.
Poll: Joe did right by pardening Hunter.
Yes Biden should have pardoned Hunter!
Everybody in this country for 200 plus years have been held accountable by the law basically. I mean citizens. Weather politicians did or not ?Well if they did they never got caught really. No matter what laws are put in place now, to try to protect us from what DT is trying to do or his Republican friends. It's not going to stop them. From doing what they want. They're not going to be worried about laws . They got enough governors to change the Constitution, I believe. They don't have to listen to the laws that Joe Biden makes right now or senator warren, or even my senator Blumenthal. Why bother? The Democrats tried to hold them accountable, we tried, the media tried. But the Democrats failed, didn't they not? So what makes you believe, any law that will be put in place right now is going to stop them. DT is not going to listen, nor will the Republicans, you're fooling yourself if you think that's going to happen, you are fooling yourself! It's the DC movie suicide squad up there right now with all kinds of strange Arkham characters. They already are trying to pass laws so on day one he will be able to sign him right in. Do you think that he's not going to have appointees in the military. Eventually they will capitulate to him too. Don't be fooled if this time line goes on that's what's going to happen. They're going to make new laws for themselves. And probably a new constitution.
They're going to try to make the America they want, no matter what the laws are no matter what Joe Biden says, no matter what. They can do what they want.! Already I heard in a news report that DT is trying to annex Canada, does that sound familiar like Putin annexing ukraine. Wake up people at this point the only person who can stop D. T. from doing what he wants is Joe Biden. And Joe Bidens vanity won't allow him to do so. Joe Biden pardon his son, he decided he didn't care about what his what anybody said about his legacy or whatever, drama they're talking about now. The one thing I know Joe Biden won't do is pardon DT.
He is protective when it comes to his child. Hunter was railroaded anyway by the scum of the Republican party. And the Democrats are outraged. I'm outraged that those democrats. So can he'll be really blame him? Or is it something you guys are just going to waste your breath on talking about until you're blue in the face. I think there's other priorities right now. I think it's just a waste of breath trying to debate that. I think we have much more important things to talk about. You want the Democrats to come and help us with this situation yet again everybody's throwing Joe Biden under the bus for being a parent. From stopping the Republicans from going after his son some more.
I guess if there's one good thing, Joe Biden really stuck it to them. I don't know what the big deal is? DT was a pardon in a way, with getting immunity from the supreme Court, being reelected envading all his cases at least the major ones. We are all sitting ducks. Each and every one of us. It's actually self survival mode at this point. Soviet annex Canada, then the New Yorkers can't succeed canada. We can't run to Canada. He's trapping us in here. And he's using Russian tactics to do it too. Maybe DT wants more land. Maybe they're trying to capture Canada to make it great again. It sounds like something Putin wouldn't do.
Action is required by the people of the United states. We can't rely in any of the government anymore. Maybe Jasmine Crockett and maybe Christmas and a few others. But eventually they'll sell us out too. And that's a hard truth. If this continues will take a while but our great nation will fall. And it will just not be asking the United States to suffer for it. And 50 years this America will look really different. Hopefully if things change it'll be better. But Joe Biden doesn't have an ounce of spine to stop this. He's too worried about his legacy. Not to his son but to the American people. And I think that's stupid. The president's job is to protect the American people it is into the oath, he accuses DT of same thing. Not protecting the American people on January 6th. But yet he has the power to stop all these bad things from happening. But he doesn't want to because he's worried about his vanity. Or what what people will remember him for. I for one and my children will just remember him with distain if this continues. That's the legacy he's going to leave behind. Willingly giving the American people over to a bunch of unstable people and a tyrant. Nice. And the vice president she looks like she is having a nervous breakdown in my opinion. And she's weak. I was so excited for her I wanted her to win.
I put a lot of my money out. But I don't care. I have never donated to anybody one, not any any government official ever, until Joe Biden this year. And then Kamala Harris. The money can be replaced. And we lost. That happens. But this loss is significant because it might be the final loss for the Democrats and for the people of this country. There's no one that's coming to help us. I don't know what to tell you people. I don't know what to tell myself. Don't be fooled by laws you think are going to stop the Republicans especially. Cuz that's not going to happen. They're going to seize control the government, they're going to stop the department of education. Millions of children are going are not going to have an education. I think Joe biden's under the illusion that somehow that's not going to happen. I think he's deluding himself what do you think. And if you don't think that's going to happen you're deluding yourself. Wake up and face the facts. Quit hiding behind pretty speeches of the lawmakers any of them. Stop talking, there won't be any special education. The states can't bear that burden alone. And do you think the blue states are going to stay blue. They don't care about the loss of the past before them. They only care about the loss they make now after they get enough. And no matter what they do it's not going to be a whole hell of a lot we can do or you could talk about it. Why everybody else suffers.
I heard in a news report that DT if he didn't get what he wanted wanted, would annex Canada . Do you know what that means that weare going to be trapped here. It sounds more like that DT wants annex canada, just like Putin wants annex ukraine. And soon they'll be nowhere safe for anybody. The disables lgbtq, the homeless support done educated. They will have their white Christian Nation and they're coming for us just beware. And no law and They will have their white Christian Nation and they're coming for us just beware. And no law and nothing's going to stop them now.
They are already trying to make laws for Donald Trump to sign on day one.You got to think about outside the box you got to think about all the possibilities and you can't take chances . think about all the possibilities what they can do with the ultimate power.. The media only narrowly focuses on one thing. That's probably why if the election was lost legally that would be one of the reasons why. MSNBC couldn't wait to throw Joe Biden under the bus because of Gaza. They did such a hit job on him so did CNN and. so did Fox News. While the story should be reported you know calling the president of the United States you know totally responsible for it. Is why we're here right now. That would be one of the reasons. They are already making laws for Donald Trump to sign on day one. I think I heard something about the department of education being closed.. do you know how many severely disabled children not only that our children that are not disabled we lose out on school. Because Joe Biden care about that. Apparently not. We got the castle The suicide squad squad from DC coming going to run the government. A Miss mash a criminals. A mix of bad apples. And the media just seems to want to focus on Joe bidens son. Focus on really what's important. Because no one like me who's regular citizen pay taxes and who's winning the upper middle class neighborhood. We're not going to listen to the news media no more no matter where it comes from. If you don't start focusing on what you should be focusing on.
Annex Canada? Has he totally lost it?
And there are some states in The US who are prepared to become part of Canada and leave the USA.....
Where are they cause I'll move to one.
Once again, the complicity is right. Ding dong the witch is dead. A cold water splash on Kash.. Thank you. Biden showed he's a real man to stand up to the bullies and protect his family. Way to go Joe.
Biden had to protect his son from future immoral activity directed at him by unscrupulous bad actors.
Biden needs to flip the bird at the Dem critics of his pardon. All he did was right the ship after Trump’s horrendous 4 years and now they’re aghast at a pardon of his only remaining son?! Unbelievable.
President Biden would be an epic fail if he left Hunter in the custody of a tRump appointed AG!
As far as the Pardon , hell yeah , Joe Biden did the right thing . I'd curse anyone out who thinks otherwise, all the bs & humiliation the Biden family endured , please...
I am glad President Biden pardoned his son. Great show today! I live in very red Florida and got an opinion poll from Vern Buchanan. Most of the responses opposed the pardon, but 43% of us supported President Biden! Many of the legacy media and Democrats are spineless . . .we need more reps like Jasmine Crockett!
I was thrilled that Joe pardoned Hunter. I agree with him 100 percent! It's time for that family to get some peace for a change.
He pardoned many bad actors yet wants people to focus on Biden pardoning his son. What the hell is wrong with people?
Just saw John Stewart last night and I'm wondering if he was aware of all this research by Filipkowski ?? He was against the pardon, which surprises me with all your info about Kash Patel and his evil plans.
Thank you for all you do.
Easy, easy, Ben. . . don't want you to get into muckraking. . . just keep pushing the facts and pointing out the OBVIOUS. Yes, our household agrees with the pardon and yes, we wish Democrats were firmer, louder and more boldly visible. Thank you for MTM, a whole lot.
I couldn’t find the poll, but I will leave my opinion here. You agreed with me on the Biden pardoning of Hunter Biden. When I first saw the news, my immediate reaction was “YES!”. With the threat of Kash Patel as FBI director, the situation changed dramatically, and Hunter was in danger of inhuman treatment by the incoming administration. I firmly believe that if Kamala had won, there would not have been a pardon.
love you and your brothers! Hunter is forgiven... thank you Joe. Would be great if for your final act you Kicked out the members of the Supreme court that Trump appointed.
SCOTUS gave permission for the awfulness that is coming by making #45 a king.
Thanks guys I am with you 💯! It would be so cool if Biden stepped back, let Kamala be POTUS for a few weeks… then all the #47 references, merchandise that MAGA was swindled into buying would be irrelevant!!!
I don’t see a poll. I support Joe pardoning Hunter
Was so relieved that Joe pardoned Hunter. I just can’t believe the people saying that this gives drump an excuse to do what he wants. He’s been doing what he wants his whole eff’n life. What is happening to people’s minds?
I am absolutely pleased that President Biden took action to protect Hunter!
Biden did the absolute right thing by pardoning Hunter.
Biden pardoning his son was the moral, sane, and realistic thing to do. Trump's DOJ henchmen would have persecuted him endlessly to satisfy Trump's openly stated wish for revenge.
Yes, by all means Joe should have pardoned his son! I was very happy when I heard the news.
I want to see naked photographs of MTG and Bobo doing fellatio and talking about how terrible these acts are! Why is OK for Hunter but not Marge? These photos could be lumped with an investigation into Jewish lasers and Gespatcho attacks.
Please tell us what we can do as citizens. I’m all in to try!
I read on Bluesky a suggestion that Biden should sign an executive order stating convicted felons cannot be US Prez or hold any US government position. Thoughts on this? Is this even possible?
That was a helluva great show . Agree so damn much that we need "new youthfulness in the democratic party" we need tigers , and fast . The only one heeding the call the loudest is Jasmine Crockett , I'd like to assume they are brewing a new potion , bc we need help . The gop is off the chain, and these so called cabinet picks are scary , we must counter these fools en masse , on every platform. I no longer watch any TV news , bc it disturbed my core . But what I see in the near future, is an all out protest of the incoming admin. "We're close to the edge , I'm trying to lose my head , 🎶🎵
I’ve called both of my Senators concerning both the Cabinet appointments and recess appointments. They are both Democrats, but if enough people call the Republican Senators, they may look at denying the picks.
Didn’t see a poll
I have said from the outset that Joe Biden should pardon Hunter.
It actually was a witch hunt regarding Hunter.
Really confused how Hunter got charged for paying his taxes late with interest.
He paid them back. What grand just would agree that is an offense.
Heck, the irs lets you pay back in payments, with interest.
He paid it back
As far as the gum charges, why was the NRA not shouting out for Hunter.
Sounds like the house committee who have tried for years to “get” Joe Biden. Couldn’t, so go after Hunter on non charges.
Also why did Merrick Garland approve this?
Biggest mistake Joe Biden made was Merrick Garland.
Joe needs to preemptively pardon all his staff then cede to VP Harris and she pardons Joe.
Yes definitely the right and correct thing to do.
Agree - I don't see a poll either. Where is the poll?
The Pardon is being used as a smokescreen for his nominees. It’s eating up all the oxygen in MSM and Social Media. It’s a bit exhausting .
Thank you so much guys, cause this is exactly what I believe! Listening these so called never Trumpers castigate Biden for what he did in pardoning his son. Why Biden knows how dangerous these people are!
There is something very badly wrong with Corporate Media in America. It's getting more and more corrupt and rotten with each passing day. It seems to be in lock step with the same corruption occuring in ( what used to be) The Republican Party. That party should really change it's name to "The Fascist Party of America" and the partisan media have become the propaganda wing of that party.
This totalitarian aspect of politics in The United States at present is going to linger for years, if not decades. This regression to a form of tribalism plays right into the hands of America's darkest and most dangerous adversaries who will use it to dismantle Americas reputation and to be able to prove the unreliable, erratic and capricious nature of politics in America. Thereby causing doubt in allies about the sincerity of America to world affairs.
This is not only extremely dangerous for America, it's also extremely dangerous to the world.
The United States, at present, is, slowly but surely, sleepwalking towards its own demise.
The adversaries are waiting like vultures.
This incoming nightmare has driven me to drink~~after having stopped a year ago. : (
It's always the Republicans who are the sexual offenders!!
AGREE!!!!
STOP with the "clutch my pearls!" reference. A tad sexist, maybe? Most women don't wear pearls or even own them! Unless, of course, a large percentage of men have begun to wear them!!?? Other possibilities: wringing hands in despair/indulge in self-flagellation (sorry priests)/beat their chests/crocodile tears.
Hunter has been harassed for years and only a target of the actual weaponization of the DOJ because his last name was Biden. I was so happy and relieved to hear that Joe granted him a pardon. 👍🏻👍🏻
I agree will all you said, but feel you are just rehashing what is known and thought by me and maybe others. A bit exhausting and not sure what the purpose is. I don’t think being indignant to millions of already indignant people will change much. Hope I am wrong and not just exhausted
Martial Law. South Korea. Possible military coup. Watch the Enforcer
You guys are just great. My husband and I just love you.
I trying to order the level one Brett talked about on fitness. Anyone have the link
National emergeency? Russian psy ops attacked our sovereignity.
How do you stomach watching the MSM clips!?? I don’t know how you do it. Haha MSM outlets are a joke.
I think Biden should resign and let Kamala pardon him she would be POTUS #47. That would really piss trump off.
100% in support of President Biden ! Only an intellectually challenged simpleton, would have had even a second thought about the why it was absolutely necessary. The entire maga, nefarious cretens have been telling us from day one what they intend to do once they re-claim office .To the Biden's, the media and anyone else is not supportive and loyal to trump !! trump himself swore he would be seeking vengeance and retribution. During the election he famously said, when being actively investigated and indicted,"Come after me, I come after you !" trump has absolutely nothing to lose. I would guarantee, 85% he is going to destroy this country and set it on fire. To begin, he doesn't have to worry about being elected again, he has his only 2nd (allowed) term, if he let's it even end. He literally no longer needs anything from anyone. and he is a self-serving, egocentric narcissist so no one else matters. THE SCOTUS has basically given him the greenlight to end elections, trash our constitution, jail and assassinate his political ( and otherwise) enemies. He can fire anyone and everyone he wants. I just shake my head when I see well meaning people like KFA, and others saying that there are policies and laws in place that stops him from being able to fire everyone, and that he can't do it in 4 years. WAKE UP ! Laws only are effective against those who follow the law. The law of the land as of Jan 20,2025 no longer exist. According to the SCOTUS as long as trump can say he did it , within his own belief,(no need to get it approved) that it was in his Presidential scope for the food of the country, nobody can stop him from doing anything, and what he says will go and he can not and will not be reined in or held accountable. He is old, during the election we saw him fading. His coherent and cognitive time here is coming to an end, it appears sooner than later. He has no fear of having to live with or within any of the consequences of his actions. As a malignant narcissistic sociopath, he has no cares about anyone he leaves behind. As he said about Mike Pence being hung J6 . Who cares ? He doesn't !! All he cares about is himself.Think it won't happen ? trump loves putin and kim jong un because he wants to be them, he says so. He wants his generals to fear and bow to him as kim jong un's does. He wants the power of putin, he wants the Worldwide financial domination of xi. Deny it all you want. There is only one word that describes trump today. HITLER ! Our entire lives we asked how did hilter manage to get in his position and get away with what he did without being stopped ? Take it from those who lived it and are still here. We are watching it happen RIGHT NOW !!!!
Village Idiots. They are all village idiots.
I am also glad about Hunter's pardon.
Perfect!! "Don't make a faster horse. Create your own automobile. Perhaps the "silence" from the Dems is them taking a moment to plan their strategy. Do it right. Think about it. They touted Biden's accomplishments, blasted the horns and rang the bell loudly about T____p throughout the election, and where did it get them. Any Dem politician being righteously indignant, right now, may seem like sour grapes. Scattered voices shouting in the wind.
I heard Hakim Jeffries say "WHEN we take back the White House." Not IF. Perhaps something is brewing. Perhaps they are trying to find their new messiah(s) to to unite the messaging and charge forward. Looking at the best platforms and marketing strategy to launch their attack. There is a craving for that leadership, right now, as we see institutions crumbling in advance for this tyrant. Perhaps they are listening to Meidas Touch and other pro-democracy outlets, while they plan.
I'd like to think those things.
I am outraged that any Democrat would criticize Biden for this pardon. It was the only rational choice and he would have been a coward or worse if he didn't do it.
We need more Democrats that have spines that we can't pass our hand through...
Can’t believe Claire McCaskell actually criticized Biden about his sons pardon
That really made me see her in a different light. I respect her less for her reasoning. She knows trumpkin has and is going to pardon more vile people than Biden’s son
It is just and upright for Biden to rectify his son who has been targeted through the indirect insidious machinations of the President's ennemies.
The Democratic Party needs to go fiercely on the offense while we still have any political parties, any sliver enforceable law and any election privilege.
The infrastructure of constitutional law and principled justice has become so thoroughly pervasive that it will be impossible to get back on our constitutional footing.
Expect Trump to put himself on Mt. Rushmore, a new national anthem and flag.
I say to these critics that it is
futile to continue to think inside an ineffectual box which is now an artifact of our history.
We can at least go down fighting as many small battles still left to us as we lose the war.
Brett, Kamala put forth ideas and showed she was willing to fight for those ideas and for the American People. She barely lost, but lost nonetheless.
These leaders you're calling for exist but get no support.
Half of the American electorate is too stupid to know what they've just thrown away.
Maybe they'll get a clue. Maybe before it's too late.
Love you guys! Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you for telling the truth..I agree that Hunter should be pardoned 💯%
hang in there , Meidas!! We need you!!
Not a second too soon, not a second too late Mr President. How much longer do we have to hear $ Patel read from the maga's enemies list and how he'll proceed as FBI Director.
The Hunter Biden thing was ‘mirroring.’ It’s based on the I’m not a puppet, you’re a puppet’ model. The Democrats charged Trump with extorting the Ukraine. This is ‘back at you through your son. For Trump this is a distract and attack move. It minimally muddies the water. The case was settled until the Republican House pushed the judge.
What is annoying is that rational people are buying into the con because they want to look ‘objective.’ In reality, they are lost in the hall of mirrors.
I told Robert Reich to go fuck himself this morning over his wishy washy stance of Joe’s absolutely correct pardon. His Substack is another one to bite the dust in my life. Also his trump obsession is sickening, he can’t write about anything else.
I'm thinking of switching to independent
https://open.substack.com/pub/harrylitman/p/night-of-the-hunter?r=82gk8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
This says it all.
By all means, do NOT treat Trump like a President until he acts like one! He did not campaign as a President. He campaigned as a Tyrant. The TRUTH is people were fooled by disinformation campaigns into letting a Tyrant slip in office, and it does not make it Right! With his unpresidential cabinet picks, Trump is communicating what he is all about… Dictatorship: Absolute POWER for Himself! His is communicating to us that he wants to weaken our institutions with unqualified selections! He is preparing for what he said: “To be a dictator on day one.” The good news? He is an aging feeble fragile dictator because he's dumb and he has to put even dumber people in his cabinet who are weaker than him. He has to weaken our institutions to control them, otherwise they remain in OUR control as WE the PEOPLE! This is why the bar is so low on his picks. All dictators are paranoid someone smarter, more cunning, and savvier will subvert their power and overthrow them. This is why our system is democratic. Our system is not designed for this MAGA B.S. His daddy's money only got him so far in life and his circle of billionaire loyalty is transactionally paper thin. He should have read more books in his life, if this was his wet dream, or less Fox & Friends, but he ran for President again to escape his littany of crimes, from his first lucky loser presidency 2016-2020, his Sumpreme Court let him escape into the highest Office of our land, so 2025-2028 will be a sloppy ductape dictatorship. As you can see in this Ted Talk by Dr. Natasha Ezrow: https://youtu.be/6ECTcaSXe1I?feature=shared Trump's actions since “election” are step by step in sync with all classic dictator playbooks. All dictators have different approaches, styles, and quirks. Trump’s All-American style is fascist, rugged, cronyish, and kleptocratic. As you observe Trump like the dictator he dreams of being, he becomes predictable, childishly episodic, and most important laughably easier to maneuver around. His cabinet nominees are a weak house of fools. Our United States Constitution and common law of the land will stand. Democracy will prevail. Sadly, he will do some damage and scar us up for a while, staining our history books, until he keels over, and it all falls apart from the nonstop pressure of 80 Million Americans who “get it”, but always remember, HE is the traitor who incited insurrection on Jan 6th, sexually assaulted, committed fraud, stole docs, tried to steal 2020 election by bullying for votes, paid off porn stars, not us American citizens loyal to the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and obedient to Universal Law. The U.S.A. is not a land where tyrants, dictators, thugs, and Kings make the rules! Never has, never will be!
Trump will pardon or commute the Jan. 6 rioters. I applaud Pres. Biden, and I also hope he will do the same for marijuana prisoners.
100% agree!
Good For President Biden For Pardoning Hunter Biden. He Who Is Also One Among The Average American Citizen. So Pardoning Any American Citizen Is Within The Power Of The President's Aurhority Isn't It?
And Whatever Happened To Presidential Immunity Instituted By The Maga Supreme Court Justices? Was It Not For The Office Of The President? Does It Not Apply To President Biden? The Immunity Power Was Pronounced, Giving President Biden The Same Authority As Trump?
Help My Thinking Someone. Why Can't President Biden Make Some Totally Outlandish Excutive Orders For The Benefit Of The General Public Of His Country And Let The Chips Fall Where They Will. Let Him Go Out With A Bang. What Can He Lose Anyway. History May Remember Him As One Of The Greatest Presidents Who Always Played By The Rules But Who Left Like The Great John Wayne.
He Did Well For His Country. He Never Ordered Any Navy Seal To Get Rid Of His Biggest Opponent, Who Has A Orange Halo.!!!!!
Can't we please get transcripts to read of the podcasts? The technology is there.
Yeah, Joe!
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I’m so sick of them calling Joe a liar … the American people showed him they don’t care about him OR his legacy. He should do what he wants. All the BS about how Kamala didn’t win cause she wasn’t going to do anything different… why should he care. That man gave his entire life to America and she spat in his face. Trump did more questionable things before he even took office the first time. I’m so happy he did it!
I have been divesting my subscriptions to all the - now I forget- my usual news channels. And subscribing to the independent channels. Yes it is a bit more expensive, but I will choose carefully.
I’m so sick of these Holier than thou folks who think Biden was wrong to pardon his son! No!! Biden absolutely did the right thing. I have endorsed this from the get go. Ridiculous! Dems always try to claim they take the high road but that’s gotten them(and us) exactly no where! Go Joe!
Everybody in this country for 200 plus years have been held accountable bye the law basically. I mean citizens. Weather politicians did or not ?Well if they did they never got caught really. No matter what laws are put in place now, to try to protect us from what DT is trying to do or his Republican friends. It's not going to stop them. From doing what they want. They're not going to be worried about laws . They got enough governors to change the Constitution, I believe. They don't have to listen to the laws that Joe Biden makes right now or senator warren, or even my senator Blumenthal. Why bother? The Democrats tried to hold them accountable, we tried, the media tried. But the Democrats failed, didn't they not? So what makes you believe, any law that will be put in place right now is going to stop them. DT is not going to listen, nor will the Republicans, you're fooling yourself if you think that's going to happen, you are fooling yourself! It's the DC movie suicide squad up there right now with all kinds of strange Arkham characters. They already are trying to pass laws so on day one he will be able to sign him right in. Do you think that he's not going to have appointees in the military. Eventually they will capitulate to him too. Don't be fooled if this time line goes on that's what's going to happen. They're going to make new laws for themselves. And probably a new constitution.
They're going to try to make the America they want, no matter what the laws are no matter what Joe Biden says, no matter what. They can do what they want.! Already I heard in a news report that DT is trying to annex Canada, does that sound familiar like Putin annexing ukraine. Wake up people at this point the only person who can stop D. T. from doing what he wants is Joe Biden. And Joe Bidens vanity won't allow him to do so. Joe Biden pardon his son, he decided he didn't care about what his what anybody said about his legacy or whatever, drama they're talking about now. The one thing I know Joe Biden won't do is pardon DT.
He is protective when it comes to his child. Hunter was railroaded anyway by the scum of the Republican party. And the Democrats are outraged. I'm outraged that those democrats. So can he'll be really blame him? Or is it something you guys are just going to waste your breath on talking about until you're blue in the face. I think there's other priorities right now. I think it's just a waste of breath trying to debate that. I think we have much more important things to talk about. You want the Democrats to come and help us with this situation yet again everybody's throwing Joe Biden under the bus for being a parent. From stopping the Republicans from going after his son some more.
I guess if there's one good thing, Joe Biden really stuck it to them. I don't know what the big deal is? DT was a pardon in a way, with getting immunity from the supreme Court, being reelected envading all his cases at least the major ones. We are all sitting ducks. Each and every one of us. It's actually self survival mode at this point. Soviet annex Canada, then the New Yorkers can't succeed canada. We can't run to Canada. He's trapping us in here. And he's using Russian tactics to do it too. Maybe DT wants more land. Maybe they're trying to capture Canada to make it great again. It sounds like something Putin wouldn't do.
Action is required by the people of the United states. We can't rely in any of the government anymore. Maybe Jasmine Crockett and maybe Christmas and a few others. But eventually they'll sell us out too. And that's a hard truth. If this continues will take a while but our great nation will fall. And it will just not be asking the United States to suffer for it. And 50 years this America will look really different. Hopefully if things change it'll be better. But Joe Biden doesn't have an ounce of spine to stop this. He's too worried about his legacy. Not to his son but to the American people. And I think that's stupid. The president's job is to protect the American people it is into the oath, he accuses DT of same thing. Not protecting the American people on January 6th. But yet he has the power to stop all these bad things from happening. But he doesn't want to because he's worried about his vanity. Or what what people will remember him for. I for one and my children will just remember him with distain if this continues. That's the legacy he's going to leave behind. Willingly giving the American people over to a bunch of unstable people and a tyrant. Nice. And the vice president she looks like she is having a nervous breakdown in my opinion. And she's weak. I was so excited for her I wanted her to win.
I put a lot of my money out. But I don't care. I have never donated to anybody one, not any any government official ever, until Joe Biden this year. And then Kamala Harris. The money can be replaced. And we lost. That happens. But this loss is significant because it might be the final loss for the Democrats and for the people of this country. There's no one that's coming to help us. I don't know what to tell you people. I don't know what to tell myself. Don't be fooled by laws you think are going to stop the Republicans especially. Cuz that's not going to happen. They're going to seize control the government, they're going to stop the department of education. Millions of children are going are not going to have an education. I think Joe biden's under the illusion that somehow that's not going to happen. I think he's deluding himself what do you think. And if you don't think that's going to happen you're deluding yourself. Wake up and face the facts. Quit hiding behind pretty speeches of the lawmakers any of them. Stop talking, there won't be any special education. The states can't bear that burden alone. And do you think the blue states are going to stay blue. They don't care about the loss of the past before them. They only care about the loss they make now after they get enough. And no matter what they do it's not going to be a whole hell of a lot we can do or you could talk about it. Why everybody else suffers.
I heard in a news report that DT if he didn't get what he wanted wanted, would annex Canada . Do you know what that means that weare going to be trapped here. It sounds more like that DT wants annex canada, just like Putin wants annex ukraine. And soon they'll be nowhere safe for anybody. The disables lgbtq, the homeless support done educated. They will have their white Christian Nation and they're coming for us just beware. And no law and They will have their white Christian Nation and they're coming for us just beware. And no law and nothing's going to stop them now.
They are already trying to make laws for Donald Trump to sign on day one.You got to think about outside the box you got to think about all the possibilities and you can't take chances . think about all the possibilities what they can do with the ultimate power.. The media only narrowly focuses on one thing. That's probably why if the election was lost legally that would be one of the reasons why. MSNBC couldn't wait to throw Joe Biden under the bus because of Gaza. They did such a hit job on him so did CNN and. so did Fox News. While the story should be reported you know calling the president of the United States you know totally responsible for it. Is why we're here right now. That would be one of the reasons. They are already making laws for Donald Trump to sign on day one. I think I heard something about the department of education being closed.. do you know how many severely disabled children not only that our children that are not disabled we lose out on school. Because Joe Biden care about that. Apparently not. We got the castle The suicide squad squad from DC coming going to run the government. A Miss mash a criminals. A mix of bad apples. And the media just seems to want to focus on Joe bidens son. Focus on really what's important. Because no one like me who's regular citizen pay taxes and who's winning the upper middle class neighborhood. We're not going to listen to the news media no more no matter where it comes from. If you don't start focusing on what you should be focusing on.
I'm having issues viewing the video. I was halfway in and had to close the windows. I click the video and it gives me an error. Anyone else having this same issue?
He did the right thing for Hunter. Trump and his cronies have more crimes then Hunter ever committed. The difference is Hunter did the right thing,Republicans thunk what they did is nothing.
Totally agree!
I’m glad that Joe pardoned Hunter.
I like writing but have no local media that reaches people broadly
Why is it that non-trumper voters and politicians feel like they still have to play by the rules which the MAGA GOP does NOT DO That!! They can play dirty pool and still shame the non-trump segment into a feeling that being non-trump is equal to being evil. Interestingly, when the MAGA GOP does something absurd, nothing happens... very little pushback. Then a Dem does the same type of action, and all the djt supporters just bring it out as though the MAGA GOP hadn't already did that. I was an independent, but I am moving toward being a Democrat just because of this GOP nonsense! 🤪
Very supportive of Joe pardoning his son! Was hoping he would!!!
Kash Patel, when only a better-class of rabid hoodlum is needed...
Thank you Joe!
We are very proud of you.
Remember, The e in f’Elon!
It’s eDJTs, sycophants up the rear. Of course the $upreme are eDJT$
One could call it
The f’Elon’s Cabinet of criminals!”
Annoyed?
-> evidently no one is interested in vetting anyone
Even POTUS, anywhere
And that’s just sadly guys like Adam Schiff guys that actually know the score of what Putin will do, to a vulnerable democracy of greed from f’Elon eDJTs!
All those Dem hypocrites criticizing Biden for pardoning his son are playing right into MAGAs hands.
Biden is, and always will be, an honorable man. His son Hunter is a recovered addict who has made restitution and leading a law abiding life.
Trump and his cabinet nominee accomplices are and will forever be cruel, vengeful POS. What parent wouldn't pardon their kid under these circumstances?
I would lose respect for Biden if hadn't pardoned Hunter!
Joe did not lie. He changed his mind when new facts presented: a lawless man got elected and a monster, Kash Patel, was nominated, who has pledged repeatedly to go after Hunter. NO RULE OF LAW will exist when Trump is president. Do you opponents of the pardon think Hunter should be thrown into that pit of vipers—no chance of any justice?
You opponents would have probably told the SS that Jews were hidden in the attic rather than lie. Rather than oppose the “rule of law.”
Joe, pardon everyone associated with the election including Harris!
100% agree
Couldn’t find poll, but my answer is GO JOE!!
You did nothing wrong and this democrat supports you and all you have done for this country !!
I thought Joe would never get around to a pardon for his only living son, I am so proud of him. He really needs to make life more of a Democracy for all people.
MeidasTouch Mighty ✌️✌️Fight On ✌️✌️ for us! 💪💪
100% I agree with Biden pardoning Hunter.
I agree wholeheartedly with Brett. Dems need to grow a backbone. They need to fight back and not succumb to the insanity. When you stand for nothing, you fall for anything. We need to stand for the truth and call out the bullshit. And like Ben said, keep repeating it and keep it in the forefront. Don't let it be forgotten and pushed to the background.
It was absolutely the right thing to do.
Trump using the Biden pardon as a means to raise money is just on brand for him. Everything he hates is a way to raise money.
Yes, President should pardon Hunter. The charges were totally political.
Yes she should have pardoned his son Hunter Biden
From what I have seen, the general public (including me) is 100% behind Biden on this issue--I don't even see the bots replying to posts criticizing him on it. The talking heads and Dems like Hakeem Jeffries (!) are so totally out of step with those of us out here that it is just one more astounding thing in this astounding (and not in a good way) period in history. Sheesh.
The unusual influence... ??? hmmm it's the village idiots people
Ty 4 being here.
Your a nut job lol wake up
Link?
I did a happy dance immediately when I heard the news! For too many years Magats targeted Hunter, “the laptop, his laptop!!!” It’s obvious trump’s cronies will do everything to destroy the Bidens!
Yes, he should never had said he wouldn’t. It was always about Joe. He should pre pardon ALL the future targets. Fight fire with fire.
I think the sensationalism and craziness is a smokescreen for his BS and what his plans truly are. Crazy!
Agree!
And trump will pardon Charles Kushner and make him ambassador to France??? And trump will pardon all Jan 6 th insurrectionists! Hell yes pardon Biden!
I just knew you'd agree with me, and so many of us, that President Biden made the right decision in pardoning Hunter. THANK YOU 💙
I listened to podcast after podcast...Tim Miller; Pod Save America... this week where most of them said he shouldn't have done it.
Are you kidding me? We have lost so much this election, and not all of it has been physical either. We are mentally broken, and many of us are afraid because we know full well what frump and his cronies are capable of. He has been told he is above the law and can do ANYTHING as President and not be held accountable. He could have Hunter killed, and he would suffer no consequences. This is the least we can do for Hunter after all they put him through. And do we all want to hear, "Hunter Biden" this and "Hunter Biden" that for the next four years? I think not.
And, honestly, I don't give a flying F...K what the Right-wing hypocrites say about it.
Now, I do agree with Tim Miller on one thing. Joe Biden should have come out with a statement that he was giving a blanket pardon to everyone who helped in the fight against the Right and wannabe dictator.
My hope is that President Biden will hear us (let's get LOUD) in and make the decision to pardon a whole slew of Dems, including our own Michael Cohen, everyone on the Jan 6 Committee, Jack Smith, all of you and everyone who broadcasts on TMTN, Jesse Dollemore, David Pakman, BRC, Pod Save, The Bullwark newscasters, etc.. Then he should move on to Republicans like Liz Cheney, Michael Steele, Marc Elias, Sarah Longwell, etc. I could go on and on.
My fear is that the incoming Administration will do whatever is necessary to silence all of them; all of us. We are already behind the 8Ball. What's going to happen when we lose the voices out there digging up and/or telling everyone the truth of what they are doing? And we all know that will be a tremendous amount of damage. I think President Biden needs to protect them. Once he is out we lose ALL power. Think about it.
Yo don’t say I’m not here. Need a fighter?
The only source of facts left! Yo, you said in this vid that we're not doing anything. I'm here!
How about a complete meltdown...like irreversible?
I totally agree!
Another magat ignoring the "governmental persecution" part of the 1A...
Hey I love you guys but that "Media's Mighty" theme song is giving me Trump Cult vibes. No no no. Please don't. Thanks!
Biden and the Dems should show outrage about the Hunter bullshit and pushback and talk about Trump's disgusting pardon's in 2020 and soon the violent militia's. I am so tired of their impotency.
Biden is so weak he allows the right wing and the media to trash him.
We all know that the whole Hunter thing was weak and politically motivated, when Garland appointed a special council to investigate Hunter, I knew that Biden had no backbone, he has so much power and does not use it.
When did Biden ever sit in the Oval Office and talk directly to the American people about all the corruption and lies, he acts more like a legislator than a president.
He has meltdowns over everything. He has the tolerance for change of a baby!
Where do I find the poll!
Right here
Where is the poll?
Hey are you watching South Korea? Here comes a deep depression thanks to Trump. Just hope the military and veterans don't revolt. What an I***t
I've read all the reasons, rationalizations, etc., for Biden pardoning Hunter. Wherever you come down on whether or not it was the right thing to do, it most definitely goes to prove that there are people who are above the law.
Go Meiselas Brothers Three!
Biden did the right thing as a president and a dad.
Today's news outlets (save a few) are now a diseased normalizer of wrongdoing.