Trump Kicks Out Press as War Utterly Backfires!!

April 5, 2026

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The MeidasTouch Podcast episode details the rapid escalation of a US-Iran war initiated by Trump and Netanyahu, highlighting US setbacks, Trump's seclusion, Iranian control of key chokepoints, and resource strains, alongside efforts to obscure information and domestic political contrasts.

Trump's Seclusion and Social Media Activity

Donald Trump has avoided public appearances and press conferences since his Wednesday address, repeatedly "calling a lid" to bar media access. He remains in the Oval Office with his national security team, per Marine sentry observations, while his official schedule lists "executive time." Instead of speaking publicly, Trump posts erratic social media messages, including threats like giving Iran 48 hours before "all hell will rain down" (misspelled "reign"), claims of terminating Iranian leaders via strikes in Tehran, boasts of 96% CPAC approval, and anti-immigrant rhetoric about avoiding a "third world" fate. These occur as he and Netanyahu plan attacks on Iran's electrical grids, bridges, and civilian infrastructure, with advisors like Pete Hegseth urging infrastructure destruction despite war crime accusations.

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What you'll learn

1 (02:15) **Trump Ducks Public Appearances** - Panicking post-disastrous address, calling lids to avoid press amid war spiral
2 (02:52) **US Military Losses Mount** - F-15E and A-10 shot down, two helicopters severely damaged
3 (03:19) **Trump's Deranged Truth Social Posts** - Threatens war crimes with misspellings, claims terminating Iranian leaders
4 (05:03) **Plans to Destroy Iranian Infrastructure** - Trump/Netanyahu target electrical grids, bridges, civilian sites
5 (06:00) **Iran Firmly Controls Strait of Hormuz** - Prepares Houthis to shut Red Sea, risking $175-200/barrel oil
6 (06:36) **Iran Hits Kuwait Energy Targets** - Oil ministry, power/water plants damaged by drones
7 (07:13) **Bahrain BAPCO Refinery Struck** - Drone/missile causes fire, smoke, damage near industrial area

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Show Notes

MeidasTouch host Ben MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump kicking out the press for three days as his unlawful war in Iran backfires.

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