LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 5/21/26
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Donald Trump's approval ratings are reportedly tanking, with some polls showing him as low as 31% overall and significantly negative on issues like inflation and the economy.
- ❖Republicans in both the House and Senate are allegedly rebelling against Trump, leading to the shutdown of legislative sessions and blocking of key Trump initiatives.
- ❖A major point of contention is an alleged $1.8 billion 'slush fund' intended for January 6th insurrectionists, which Republicans are reportedly resisting.
- ❖Trump's administration is accused of using a $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS to waive all past tax audits and liabilities for Trump and his businesses.
- ❖The U.S. Congress has been shut down until June, delaying critical legislation, which the hosts attribute to Republican obstruction and internal conflict.
- ❖Trump's foreign policy is criticized for attacking allies like Canada and Greenland, while allegedly seeking help from Ukraine for Belarus's potash sales amidst Russian nuclear drills.
- ❖The hosts highlight the formation of a 'multipolar world' where U.S. allies are turning to countries like China due to perceived instability and unreliability of the Trump administration.
- ❖Todd Blanche, Trump's 'acting Attorney General,' is criticized for justifying the allocation of taxpayer money to January 6th participants, with the hosts arguing it's a subversion of the legal system.
- ❖Members of Congress, including Tommy Tuberville and Troy Nells, are criticized for dismissing concerns about Donald Trump's 3,700 stock trades in Q1 2026, which the hosts view as potential insider trading.
- ❖Representative Ralph Norman is exposed for having publicly condemned the January 6th riot as 'utterly unacceptable' and praising Capitol Police, only to later claim it was 'staged' and 'made up'.
Insights
1Donald Trump's Approval Ratings in 'Free Fall'
Recent polls indicate a significant decline in Donald Trump's approval. The For Progress poll shows Democrats are now trusted more on inflation (+8) compared to Republicans being +17 in 2022, a 25% swing. Fox polls show Trump's overall approval at 39%, with net negatives of 52% on inflation, 42% on the economy, and 24% on foreign policy. Quinnipiac reports his overall approval at 34%, with only 33% approving of his economic handling. An ARG poll places his approval at 31%.
For Progress poll data, Fox poll data, Quinnipiac poll data, ARG poll data.
2Republican Rebellion and Congressional Shutdowns
Republicans in both the House and Senate are reportedly rebelling against Donald Trump. The Senate was shut down after a meeting with Trump's acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding a proposed $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for January 6th insurrectionists. Republicans are also 'pissed' about Trump's retribution tour against those he dislikes. House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a vote on a War Powers Resolution to block the war in Iran and sent the House home, shutting down both chambers until June.
Senate leader Thune shutting down the Senate, Punchbowl reporting Republican meltdown over Senate control, MAGA Mike Johnson delaying House vote and sending members home.
3Alleged Corruption: $1.8 Billion Slush Fund and Tax Audit Waivers
Donald Trump allegedly settled a $10 billion case against the IRS for $1.8 billion, creating a fund for January 6th insurrectionists. Crucially, this settlement also reportedly waived any and all audits of his taxes and all past tax liabilities. The hosts argue that this constitutes tax liability immunity and a 'shady deal' that benefits Trump and his allies.
Discussion of Trump's $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS, the alleged waiver of tax audits and liabilities, and Todd Blanche's role in advocating for the fund.
4Trump's Foreign Policy Weakness and Global Isolation
Trump's foreign policy is characterized as weak and isolating. He is accused of attacking Canada and Greenland (where America was booed at a consulate opening), and questioning NATO. He allegedly asked Zelenskyy to help Belarus sell potash, despite Putin conducting nuclear drills with Belarus. The hosts state that a 'multipolar world' is forming, with countries like China and Russia creating alliances, while U.S. allies are losing trust in American leadership due to perceived instability.
Trump attacking Canada and Greenland, photos of Trump and Epstein in Nuuk, Trump asking Zelenskyy for help with Belarus potash, Putin's nuclear drills, joint statement by Xi Jinping and Putin on a 'multipolar world'.
5Defense of January 6th and Taxpayer Money for Insurrectionists
Todd Blanche, Trump's 'acting Attorney General,' defended the idea of using taxpayer money to compensate January 6th participants, claiming they were 'victims of weaponization.' He suggested a commission would review claims. The hosts vehemently argue that this subverts the legal system, as individuals convicted or who pleaded guilty to crimes like assaulting police officers or attacking the Capitol would be 'laughed out of court' in a traditional judicial process.
Todd Blanche's CNN interview clips defending compensation for January 6th participants, his statement 'People that hurt police get money all the time'.
Lessons
- Stay informed about political developments and legislative actions, especially concerning financial allocations and foreign policy decisions.
- Hold elected officials accountable for their actions and statements, particularly regarding the use of taxpayer money and adherence to democratic principles.
- Engage with independent media sources to gain diverse perspectives and challenge narratives presented by partisan outlets.
- Participate in the democratic process by voting in upcoming elections, considering candidates' stances on issues like government transparency, economic policy, and international relations.
Quotes
"When you get into the latest Fox poll of Donald Trump's overall approval, his approval is at 39%."
"Republicans are telling Punchbowl and it is a total meltdown of our chances to keep control of the United States Senate."
"It's almost morally uh difficult even square the concept that you have to pay taxes that fund these wars when they the money is being used to kill girls, innocent girls in schools overseas, or give money to then possibly have it go to January 6th insurrectionists."
"Donald Trump settled that case with himself that he filed against the IRS for $10 billion. He settled it for $1.8 billion to create this fund for January 6th insurrectionists. But, while you were looking that way, with the slide of hand, he also waived any and all audits of his taxes, waived any of his any claims that he didn't pay taxes in the past or any of kind of the from the point of the settlement agreement going back, any liability from taxes."
"People that hurt police get money all the time, okay? There's a process where where if you are if you are if you believe you have your rights violated, um you can you can apply for funds, you can sue, you can file a claim, you can go to court."
"January 6th is an issue that was made up in the first place. People who were convicted of assaulting police? Well, I don't That was a That was a staged uh thing from day one."
"If Obama demolished the East Could you If Obama Let me give you this guarantee. If Obama demolished the East Wing at the White House without going to Congress, I can assure you that Obama at best would be doing life in prison."
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