LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 1/12/26
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Takeaways
- ❖The Trump administration deployed an additional 1,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul, which the cities and state are challenging as an 'invasion' in a federal lawsuit.
- ❖Reports indicate Trump ordered special forces to plan an invasion of Greenland, leading UK, Germany, and France to develop counter-plans, threatening NATO's integrity.
- ❖Trump initiated a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, prompting bipartisan concern and Powell's public statement defending the Fed's independence.
- ❖The hosts compare the 'Trump regime's' actions, including the use of ICE as a paramilitary force and propaganda tactics, to the Nazi playbook and other authoritarian regimes.
- ❖The murder of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis is highlighted as an example of regime brutality, with Trump dismissing it as 'disrespectful to law enforcement.'
- ❖The Midas Touch Network emphasizes documenting events through on-the-ground reporting (via Status Coup partnership) and holding politicians accountable for ICE funding.
- ❖The regime's use of 'sex trafficking' narratives to justify ICE actions is characterized as psychological warfare, designed to manipulate public sentiment and cover up abuses.
- ❖Trump's social media 'decrees' on tariffs and credit card fees are dismissed as meaningless without legal basis, highlighting a disconnect between rhetoric and actual policy.
- ❖There is a call for future administrations to criminally prosecute current Department of Justice officials for perceived abuses and cover-ups, including the Epstein files.
Insights
1ICE Deployment as an 'Invasion' and 10th Amendment Violation
The Trump administration surged 1,000 ICE and Border Patrol agents into Minneapolis and St. Paul, leading the state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities to file a federal lawsuit. They characterize this deployment as an 'invasion' aimed at taking over cities by force, not for legitimate law enforcement. This is framed as a violation of the 10th Amendment, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, impacting local police, hospitals, and public safety.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul filed a federal lawsuit claiming a violation of their 10th Amendment rights due to the ICE surge. The hosts state ICE is a 'paramilitary' force used against American citizens.
2Weaponization of the DOJ Against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to launch a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This move is seen as an attack on the Fed's independence, with Powell himself issuing an unprecedented video response stating he is targeted for adhering to data-driven interest rate decisions. Republican senators like Tom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski expressed strong opposition, with Tillis threatening to block future Fed appointments.
Trump ordered a criminal investigation of Powell (). Powell issued a video response (). Republican senators like Tom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski issued statements of concern (, ).
3Authoritarian Playbook: Parallels to Nazi Germany and Psychological Warfare
The hosts repeatedly compare the Trump administration's actions to an authoritarian or Nazi playbook. Examples include the use of 'masked rogue agents' (ICE), government social media accounts using phrases like 'one people, one empire, one leader' (a direct parallel to Hitler's slogan), and the capitalization of 'hh' (a nod to 'Heil Hitler'). They also highlight the regime's psychological warfare, using emotionally charged narratives like 'sex trafficking' to justify controversial actions and deflect criticism, similar to tactics used by figures like Viktor Orban.
Comparisons to 'Nazi playbook' (). GoFundMe for ICE officer noting mayor is Jewish (). Government accounts using 'one people, one empire, one leader' (). Use of '14 words' () and capitalized 'hh' (). Discussion of Orban's use of 'anti-immigration' and 'sex trafficking' rhetoric ().
4The 'Trolling' Argument as a Means of Evasion
The hosts criticize the argument that Donald Trump's controversial statements and threats, such as criminally prosecuting Powell or invading Greenland, are merely 'trolling.' They contend that this argument allows politicians and media to dismiss serious threats and avoid accountability for the tangible, negative impacts of Trump's words and actions on people's lives and democratic institutions.
Senator Marshall dismissed Trump's threats against Powell as 'trolling' (). The hosts argue this 'trolling argument' is a way to 'squirm out of actually having to answer the questions' ().
5The Importance of Documentation and Speaking Out
The Midas Touch Network emphasizes the critical role of documenting the regime's actions and providing platforms for those fighting for 'we the people.' They highlight their partnership with Status Coup for on-the-ground reporting of ICE surges and their Capitol Hill reporter asking direct questions about ICE funding. They also call on public figures and citizens to use their voices against injustice, arguing that silence is complicity.
Midas Touch Network's meticulous plan for international launch and Capitol Hill reporter (). Partnership with Status Coup for on-the-ground reporting in cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, Portland (). Call for public figures to speak out against injustice ().
Lessons
- Vote in all elections, recognizing them as crucial for the future of democracy.
- Actively speak out against perceived injustices and authoritarian actions, using your platform and voice, as silence is considered complicity.
- Support independent media outlets like Midas Touch and Status Coup that provide on-the-ground reporting and documentation of government actions, especially those not covered by corporate media.
Quotes
"I mean pretty powerful to have the state of Minnesota joined by the Twin Cities saying we are being invaded right now by the Trump regime."
"They compared what's taking place in the United States to what you see in corrupt developing authoritarian nations where there is no independence over their central bank."
"If you what's the point of studying history if not to call out moments like this?"
"This isn't an issue of right verse left... This is going back to the founding of this country and the ideals set forth by the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights."
"We saw her on the video say, 'I'm not mad at you, bro.' She was doing a threepoint turn in order to get out because they were telling her to get out. She was not running over the officer, the the Ice Gestapo. I should not call these people officers. I apologize. is holding up a phone, videotaping it with a gun in his hand, shooting her in the face three times."
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