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Donald Trump left Montana late last night after speaking to a small crowd, telling reporters that America is in a "golden age" and that "the Iran war will end very soon" — "as soon as I want it to end, it'll end." He then refused to answer questions about intelligence sharing with Ukraine, specifically whether his administration is throttling Ukraine's access to Starlink and Star Shield systems used for drone operations against Russia. He walked away from the press without responding.
The episode covers multiple escalating crises simultaneously: the expanding Middle East war, surging inflation, a press secretary who apparently lied about being a licensed lawyer, and Trump's increasingly erratic behavior as the midterms approach.
Iran War Escalation and the Strait of Hormuz
The situation in the Middle East is deteriorating rapidly. Iran continues striking tankers and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The war between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis (Ansar Allah) is escalating. Iran's parliament leader Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the U.S. "must be punished" and "must change its behavior," adding: "We are not seeking endless war or prolonged negotiations. We fight to drive the enemy into desperation and force them to accept our demands."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:52) **Trump's Montana Rally & Press Gaggle** - Trump speaks to a small crowd in Montana, then lies to the press about a "golden age" and ending the Iran war on his own terms.
- 2 (04:28) **Context of Global Instability** - The host lists the simultaneous crises happening as Trump travels and lies, highlighting the disconnect between his rhetoric and reality.
- 3 (05:41) **Trump Orders "Mother of All Bombs" Strike Packages for Iran** - Leaked reports indicate Trump has ordered the military to prepare massive strike packages against Iranian energy infrastructure, potentially including the MOAB.
- 4 (06:37) **Netanyahu's "Finish the Job" Rhetoric** - Israeli PM Netanyahu declares the need to "overthrow the Iranian regime," aligning with Trump's escalating war posture.
- 5 (07:55) **Trump's Entourage: Floyd Mayweather & Co.** - The host mocks Trump's traveling companions, including boxer Floyd Mayweather, who has a massive IRS tax lien and a history of domestic violence.
- 6 (09:15) **Iran's Parliament Leader Mocks Trump & Bessent** - Iran's top civilian politician, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, says the U.S. "must be punished" and mocks Treasury Secretary Bessent's "house" analogy.
- 7 (11:29) **Latest CPI Inflation Report is "Way Hotter Than Expected"** - The host breaks down the disastrous inflation numbers, showing massive spikes in fuel, gasoline, and airline fares.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous return from Montana following his Arizona appearance, as Trump insists America is in a “golden age” and claims the war in Iran will end whenever he wants it to. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s rambling remarks, his increasingly desperate efforts to portray everything as a success, and the worsening reality behind his claims.
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