Furious Australia Kicks Out Trump After Mass Protest!!!

May 14, 2026

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The MeidasTouch Podcast episode centers on the collapse of a proposed Trump Tower in Australia's Gold Coast, framed amid widespread Australian opposition to Donald Trump, including protests, petitions, and shifting diplomatic ties toward China.

Trump Tower Gold Coast Scrapped

Eric Trump announced in February a 91-story Trump International Hotel and Tower on Queensland's Gold Coast, posting an AI-generated image and calling it the tallest building in Australia. Three months later, the project lost the Trump branding. Developer David Young, who partnered with the Trump Organization for licensing, stated the Trump name had become "utterly toxic" in Australia, worsened by Trump's "catastrophic war in Iran." The tower may still proceed without the Trump name, though Young insists it will, while the Trump Organization claims Young failed to meet financial obligations, leading to a blame game and potential litigation. Local reporting notes Young had two prior bankruptcy filings and limited developer reputation before linking up via Ivanka Trump to Eric.

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1 (03:12) **Trump Tower Australia Scrapped** - Eric Trump's announced project collapses amid blame game with developer.
2 (04:00) **Project Details and Eric's Hype** - 91-story Gold Coast tower was first Trump-branded in Australia, promoted with AI image.
3 (05:26) **Australian Backlash and Protests** - Petitions and public opposition surged immediately after announcement.
4 (06:12) **Australian Election Context** - Labor's Albanese won big against "Teumu Maga" Liberal Party leader Dutton.
5 (07:53) **New York Times Coverage** - Reports thousands signed petitions blocking project due to Trump brand.
6 (10:02) **Developer David Young's Background** - Little prior reputation; two bankruptcies before partnering via Ivanka to Eric.
7 (11:00) **Eric Trump's Announcement Post** - Boasted tallest building in Australia, shaping skyline.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Trump’s latest real estate project in Australia being canceled by his partner in Australia because the partner says the Trump brand is so toxic in Australia. Article: To claim, visit https://ARTICLE.COM/MEIDAS and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout
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