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5 min readThe MeidasTouch Podcast episode focuses primarily on Donald Trump's public attacks on Fox News following appearances by Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, whom Trump accused of lying without sufficient rebuttal. Hosts highlight Khanna's fact-based responses to Fox hosts on topics like civil rights, foreign policy, China competition, and the economy, framing them as effective counters to MAGA narratives. A secondary segment covers Fox's rebuttal via former Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett.
Trump's Truth Social Rants Against Fox and Khanna
Trump posted multiple messages on Truth Social criticizing Fox for airing Khanna, calling him a "sleazebag," "wolf in sheep's clothing," and "professional liar" who spreads "fake bullshit." Trump argued that without strong pushback from anchors like Jackie Heinrich, Khanna's claims—such as Democrats taking credit for a steel industry revival—undermine Fox's credibility and make it hard for Republicans to win elections. He claimed "MAGA Republicans, who were actually close to one hundred percent of the party, hate Fox" despite contributions from its anchors. Trump also targeted other figures like Bill Maher and Hakeem Jeffries, asserting Fox destroys its "fair and balanced" coverage by platforming them. Earlier, Trump demanded Fox bar Khanna unless an anchor could "dispute his lies" and accused him of falsely crediting Democrats for steel recov
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:16) **Trump Attacks Fox News Over Ro Khanna Appearance** - Hosts detail Trump's tantrum after Rep. Ro Khanna fact-checks MAGA on Fox without rebuttal.
- 2 (03:55) **Trump's Full Truth Social Post Read Aloud** - Trump accuses Fox of platforming "professional liars" like Khanna, Bill Maher, and Hakeem Jeffries.
- 3 (05:35) **Ro Khanna Fires Back at Trump** - Khanna posts response emphasizing economic agenda, talking to Trump voters without insults to win and unite.
- 4 (06:23) **Trump's Earlier Post Demanding Better Fox Anchors** - Trump calls for anchors to dispute Khanna's "lies" on steel industry, compares to Jeffries.
- 5 (08:04) **Khanna Mocks Trump's Foreign Steel Ballroom** - Khanna challenges Trump to sign his steel bill for real American industry rebuild.
- 6 (08:41) **Khanna Clip on Virginia Court and SCOTUS Redistricting** - Khanna criticizes Virginia Supreme Court election overturn and SCOTUS gutting Black districts like Jim Clyburn's.
- 7 (10:13) **Khanna Clip Slamming Trump's China Policy** - Khanna calls out Republicans as fake "China hawks" who threw Taiwan under bus for Trump-Xi photo-op.
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump wanting Fox News off the air after they did an interview he feared.
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