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LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 10/2/25

2025-10-03 News & Politics
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Democrats Strategize Offensive Against Trump Government Shutdown and Project 2025 Admissions

Democratic leaders are actively challenging the GOP to openly debate cuts threatening healthcare subsidies, leveraging public polling that blames Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown. Read how a united front is demanding accountability for policies like Project 2025 and trillions in unaccounted tariff revenue.

Short Summary

  • Voters blame Donald Trump and Republicans significantly more for the current government shutdown, according to new polling data.
  • Trump recently confirmed his support for Project 2025 via Russ Vote, reversing over a year of public denials about the extremist plan.
  • Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, are demanding public, televised negotiations to protect Affordable Care Act subsidies from expiring.
  • The administration is accused of weaponizing the shutdown against Democratic states and officials while failing to account for claimed tariff revenues.

This episode breaks down the shifting blame game surrounding the government shutdown initiated by GOP actions. The hosts highlight key Democratic strategies—publicly confronting rivals and demanding financial transparency—against continued Republican efforts to distract with culture war topics or promote the Project 2025 agenda. These developments occur amidst concerning economic indicators suggesting widespread financial distress.

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On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we break down the chaos of Trump’s government shutdown as Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries flips the script—publicly challenging Trump and the GOP to face the press Friday and explain themselves. We expose Trump’s stunning slip admitting that Project 2025 is his plan all along, despite over a year of denials, and highlight California Governor Gavin Newsom’s relentless trolling that keeps getting under Trump’s skin. We also cover the devastating economic fallout of Trump’s reckless policies, and more breaking developments you need to know as the stakes for our democracy and economy reach new heights. Ben, Brett and Jordy break it all down. Deals from our sponsors! ZBiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/MEIDAS to get 15% off your first order when you use MEIDAS at checkout. Armra: Go to https://armra.com/MEIDAS or enter MEIDAS to get 30% off your first subscription order! Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING on your first order when you head to https://Smalls.com and use code: MEIDAS Mizzen+Main: Mizzen+Main is offering our listeners 20% off your first purchase at https://mizzenandmain.com, promo code MEIDAS20. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered

Top Comments (10)

@chriscrawford1958 2025-10-03

ANY PRESIDENT THAT STATES HE WILL HARM ANY AMERICAN BY ANY MEANS SHOULD BE IMPEACHED IMMEDIATELY.

352 16 replies
@allisoncrawford5452 2025-10-03

I am so fucking sick of that lying criminal! LOCK HIM UP!

297 9 replies
@karensellers7862 2025-10-03

Get rid of Trump and Vance and Project 2025. Actually Make America Great Again or as great as if was before Trump.

163 2 replies
@Wyrmwood66 2025-10-03

where is the 17 trillion dollars, Investigate

151 18 replies
@sandralajeunesse8041 2025-10-03

Why in the world would we want someone as 'president' who has no love for the american people or our country?

128 3 replies
@donseiler1307 2025-10-03

This regime needs to go.

124 1 replies
@Lfbhouse 2025-10-03

MAGA isn't pro-life as much as they are wanting to control women.

120 2 replies
@StephanieUnderland-n1g 2025-10-03

These people are sick. They really enjoy hurting people

79 1 replies
@MeidasTouch 2025-10-03

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@TimetoCrews 2025-10-03

This video is a masterclass in exposing the cruelty, hypocrisy, and anti-democratic agenda of the MAGA movement. It’s not just political — it’s moral. Watching this reminded me how urgent it is to stay informed, speak out, and refuse to normalize extremism masquerading as patriotism. Thank you for shining a light where too many stay silent.

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