Jake Levine On Midterms and Fighting for American People

April 4, 2026

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The MeidasTouch Podcast episode examines Donald Trump's proposed 2027 budget, highlighting its massive military spending increase amid deep cuts to domestic programs, then features congressional candidate Jake Levine discussing his challenge to longtime incumbent Brad Sherman in California's 32nd District.

Trump's 2027 Budget Priorities

Host Ben Meiselas describes Trump's budget as seeking $1.5 trillion for the military—a 42% year-over-year jump from the prior $1 trillion, the largest since World War II—while cutting non-defense spending by $73 billion or 10%. Trump recently stated in a press conference that the U.S., as a "big country" involved in wars, cannot afford federal support for daycare, Medicaid, or Medicare, which should shift to states; instead, resources must focus on "military protection." Meiselas ties this to an ongoing "catastrophic war in Iran," arguing the budget diverts funds from social needs.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:39) **Trump's 2027 Budget Overview** - Announces massive military increase amid war, cuts non-defense spending
2 (03:09) **Wasteful Spending Highlights** - Details on Alcatraz prison, White House renovations, secret bunker
3 (05:27) **National Guard and ICE Expansions** - Funds mobilization and mass detention facilities
4 (06:22) **Major Program Cuts** - Slashes EPA, health, energy, education, NASA, housing, and more
5 (10:32) **Trump's Press Conference Clip** - Prioritizes military over social services, pushes state funding
6 (11:04) **Introducing Jake Levine** - CA-32 candidate challenging incumbent Brad Sherman
7 (12:23) **Jake's Background and Motivation** - Obama campaign start, White House roles, district failures

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas exposes the secrets of Trump’s $2.2 trillion budget scam and is joined by Jake Levine to discuss his plan for the midterms and fighting for the American people.

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