Trump Heads to Mar-a-Lago as Russia, Iran and Economic Crises Mount
October 17, 2026
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5 min readTrump Heads to Mar-a-Lago as Russia, Iran and Economic Crises Mount
Donald Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago late last night looking, in the host's words, "like absolute death" — and the episode tracks a cascade of developments that unfolded around his return to the Florida compound. The host argues Trump is simultaneously surrendering to Russia, getting outmaneuvered by Iran, and destroying the U.S. economy, all while his administration faces legal trouble over a D.C. golf course and his handpicked press secretary is revealed to have misrepresented her legal credentials.
Surrender to Russia: Sanctions Waived, Ukraine Throttled
Around 9 p.m. last night, the Trump regime issued an order implementing the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 — but immediately waived all the sanctions against Russia. The host reads directly from the order: "I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act." This is characterized as an impeachable offense and "treasonous," since the president's constitutional duty is to take care that laws are faithfully executed.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (03:11) **Trump Arrives at Mar-a-Lago Looking "Like Death"** - Host describes Trump's appearance and demeanor upon arrival, framing it as a surrender to Putin and Iran.
- 2 (04:25) **Trump Regime Allegedly Asked Iran for Permission to Drop a MOAB** - Host reports that the Trump administration sought Iranian approval to bomb "Pickaxe Mountain" for a claimed victory.
- 3 (05:11) **Trump Waives Sanctions Against Russia in the Lindsey Graham Act** - Host details Trump's late-night action to implement but immediately waive sanctions on Russia.
- 4 (07:14) **Trump Claims Iran Is "Begging for a Deal"** - Host plays a clip of Trump boasting about Iran, then contrasts it with reality.
- 5 (07:43) **Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia** - Host reports on a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil refinery 2,400 kilometers from the border.
- 6 (08:36) **Katie Zakaria's Departing Gift Reveals Trump's Golf Course Destruction** - Host examines a post from Trump's former press secretary, exposing evidence in a federal lawsuit.
- 7 (10:29) **Fact-Checking Trump's Economic Claims** - Host debunks Trump's boasts about factory construction and gas prices.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's arrival at Mar-a-Lago as he retreats from the mounting crises unfolding on his watch. Meiselas breaks down Trump's surrender to Russia and Iran and the disastrous economic fallout of his policies as Trump heads back to his private club while Americans pay the price.
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