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GOP Leaders SUFFER BAD in Public as Trump LOSES ALL CONTROL

2025-10-08 News & Politics
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Republican Leaders Show Distress and Excuses Amid Trump-Caused Government Shutdown

Review exact evidence showing GOP figures panicking on air and exposing their political motives while the government remains shut down due to Trump’s actions. Understand the contrast between Republican talking points and internal party disagreements on critical issues like healthcare.

Short Summary

  • Republican leaders publicly reveal their goal to end ACA subsidies, potentially causing massive premium hikes for millions.
  • Jim Jordan displays ignorance or deflection when pressed on the GOP's healthcare replacement plan.
  • Mike Johnson prioritizes trivial concerns (Super Bowl halftime show) while failing to swear in an elected Democrat.
  • Public polling cited indicates Americans overwhelmingly blame Republicans for the shutdown consequences.

This segment analyzes public appearances by key Republican figures during the government shutdown initiated by Donald Trump. The host presents clips arguing that these appearances reveal the true, unpopular intent behind the shutdown, specifically regarding healthcare dismantling and internal confusion over leadership priorities. Use this analysis to identify GOP rationales for holding the government hostage.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Republican leaders suffering in public as Donald Trump loses control during the government shutdown he caused. Go to https://HomeTitleLock.com/meidas and use code: MEIDAS to get a FREE title history report! Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@nelsonlebron3864 2025-10-08

Congress should not get paid if the government is shut down

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@Victoriaeveable 2025-10-08

IT’s OVER GOP. Grow up, get real or get out.

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@SwoopieShark 2025-10-08

"We don't need Democrat votes, we have the votes" -- Donald Trump. This is on Republicans.

359 1 replies
@xxjonboy 2025-10-08

These guys make Nixon look like a saint.

225 6 replies
@firefoxblue5803 2025-10-08

I am so sick and tired of hearing their endless lies. They are anything but moral.

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@Gchycychjydtdfiyyjf 2025-10-08

Everyone saw the insurrection live on jan6,yet they still voted for the same people who caused it so they should expect nothing better than what we are experiencing.

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@JoseAntonio-h6c 2025-10-08

They are not worried like you are saying. They are criminals just like their master.

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@perryghering15 2025-10-08

These TRAITORS must never govern again, they have shown repeatedly that they are not up to the task.

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@theresamickelson4975 2025-10-08

Republicans in Congress should not get paid during a government shut down that they’re not doing anything about and they also should not get healthcare…………

57 2 replies
@ClydeGibbs-p4j 2025-10-08

Sending congress HOME, on a paid vacation, after returning FROM vacation, is the very definition of" FRAUD AND ABUSE.!!!

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