In short
The episode is about escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and Donald Trump’s public threats, framed as panic and authoritarian rhetoric.
Guests
none are clearly identified in the transcript; it’s a solo host segment with cited public figures (e.g., Lindsey Graham, Saeed Jalili, Danny Citrinitz) rather than interviewed guests.
Key claims
Trump threatens “hell” and gives Iran 48 hours to deal/open the Strait of Hormuz; the host argues Trump’s deadlines are unreliable and that attacks on civilian infrastructure (Karaj Bridge, petrochemical plants, Bushehr nuclear facility) show “real objectives.”
Notable examples
U.S./Israel strikes on petrochemical complexes in Mashar; repeated Bushehr attacks; Trump posting Jesus-king comparison video; federal agents arresting Soleimani’s niece/grad-niece after Rubio revoked status; Iran preparing new air defenses after shooting down an F-15E and other aircraft.
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Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOTrump's Troubling Day
1:15 to 2:30
Discussing Donald Trump's recent actions and escalating tensions in Iran.
“Donald Trump is panicking after what was perhaps the worst day of his already catastrophic war in Iran.”
Escalation of War Tactics
2:31 to 4:23
Analyzing the military actions and rhetoric surrounding the ongoing conflict in Iran.
“There are developments in Iran regarding that other pilot that we don't know about yet.”
Impact of U.S. and Israeli Bombing
4:24 to 6:12
Exploring the consequences of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
“And then Donald Trump goes on to further attack the New York Times and attack NATO.”
Iran's Military Response
6:13 to 8:10
Examining Iran's preparations and potential responses to U.S. threats.
“and Israel right now, by attacking the civilian infrastructure, you know, is behaving.”
Lindsey Graham's Support for Trump
8:11 to 10:06
Discussion on Lindsey Graham's remarks supporting Trump's tactics against Iran.
“Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, an A-10C Thunderbolt 2, as well as those two search and rescue helicopters were hit as well.”
Iran's Strategic Moves
10:07 to 12:40
Insights into Iran's strategic alliances and military capabilities in response to U.S. actions.
“You know, and Iran's like, let's take a look at some of the latest American aircraft losses.”
Global Perception of Iran's Power
12:41 to 13:40
Analyzing how Iran's power and influence are perceived internationally.
“They're going to utilize their Shiite militia groups in Iraq.”
Transcript
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1:15Ben Meiselas:Donald Trump is panicking after what was perhaps the worst day of his already catastrophic war in Iran. As I reported earlier, Donald Trump locked down the White House and kicked out the press all throughout yesterday into this morning. And now he has called yet another lid, kicking out the press all day today. The press have been banned from getting anywhere near Donald Trump, Hugo Lowell, and others are reporting. Donald Trump is threatening now to rain hell down upon the Iranians if they don't make a deal with him in 48 hours. And then he says, glory be to God. One thing that we're very focused on right now at the Midas Touch Network is the status of that other Air Force pilot that was shot down with the F-15E.
2:08Ben Meiselas:And where is that individual right now? Just notably this morning, we learned that U.S. federal agents arrested the niece and grad niece of the late Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, the State Department said on Saturday. And so trying to piece behind the scenes, I'm just curious if that was done because There are developments in Iran regarding that other pilot that we don't know about yet. And the U.S. brought in Soleimani's family or kidnapped Soleimani's family based on things that may be developing in Iran.
2:50Ben Meiselas:I think you know what I'm talking about. I don't want to speculate. We're going to remain very focused on what's happening there. Let's just remain focused on what's being said. Let's take a look at what's happening, right? The facts, the receipts. Donald Trump posted this morning. Remember when I gave Iran 10 days to make a deal or open up the Hormuz straight? Time is running out 48 hours before all hell will rain down on them. Glory be to God, Donald J. Trump. Glory be to God while you say rain hell down on them. Again, the way he speaks is like a terrorist, is a authoritarian. I mean, it is despicable to see this type of language being used by the leader of the United States right now.
3:39Ben Meiselas:And to be honest with you, you've made so many fake deadlines and have announced so many fake deals. I don't think anybody knows what the hell you're even talking about anymore. Oh, it's two days. It's five days. It's a 10-day extension. Everybody knows that you're weak and pathetic and that you're a loser. You do this on Saturday. Then on Monday, when the markets open up, you change your mind. and we'll see if that happens again, but we'll be following it every step of the way. Also this morning, as Donald Trump makes those threats, he decides it's going to be a great idea to attack NATO again in this ranting and raving post attacking the New York Times and saying New York Times lacks credibility.
4:19Ben Meiselas:And then he refers to NATO as, quote, our severely weakened and extremely unreliable, then he puts further quotes, partner NATO. And then Donald Trump goes on to further attack the New York Times and attack NATO. New footage is also coming in right now from the moment the United States and Israel destroyed the Karaj Bridge in Iran. I'm just going to show you this footage right now because as Donald Trump's like, we're going to rain hell on Iran. I mean, you've blown up elementary schools with little girls. You've destroyed dozens of universities in Iran. On the first day of the war, you also destroyed a gymnasium, in addition to an elementary school that was destroyed separately, where lots of children were killed.
5:10Ben Meiselas:Just in the past 12 hours, U.S. and Israeli forces struck major Iranian petrochemical complexes in southwest Iran. Five petrochemical plants in the Mashar area were targeted. We have photos of what that looks like as well. And the Bushir nuclear facility also was targeted again. And as Iranian Foreign Minister Aragchi says, remember when there was Western outrage about the hostilities near Zepresia's nuclear power plant in Ukraine? Well, Israel and U.S. have bombed our Bushir plant four times now. So radioactive fallout will end life in GCC capitals, the Gulf Cooperation Council capitals, not Tehran.
5:58Ben Meiselas:Attacks on our petrochemicals also convey your real objectives. Going back to that footage I was talking about, let me show you this new footage showing the moments of the bombing by U.S. and Israel of the Karaj Bridge. And you can just see how the U.S. and Israel right now, by attacking the civilian infrastructure, you know, is behaving. Just watch the video. Just watch for yourself. Here, play this clip.
6:43Ben Meiselas:Now, a guy by the name of Danny Citrinitz, who's in Israel, and he was one of their top Iranian analysts, top Middle East analysts for their security apparatus. His analysis has been pretty on point about the Iranian thinking and why the strategy by Trump and Netanyahu would not work. Here's what he posted this morning. You've probably heard this before, Donald, what you're saying. It won't work. Iran will not surrender. The administration and the president do not fully grasp what drives the Islamic Republic. Faced with pressure, Iran is more likely to escalate than to concede. And so Trump's going to have to decide.
7:26Ben Meiselas:You're making these threats. Are you going to escalate even more than you already are? Or are you going to try to remove American troops and get out and cut your losses at this point and let Iran control the Strait of Hormuz like they do right now and just move on with it? and accept that this was one of the most, this was the most catastrophic international war, international, whatever you want to call it, in United States history by far. Iran is responding. According to the Iranian state-run Fars News Agency, citing a spokesman for a key unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the country is getting ready to unveil new air defense systems on the battlefield against Israel and the United States.
8:07Ben Meiselas:The announcement comes only a day after Iran successfully down a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, an A-10C Thunderbolt 2, as well as those two search and rescue helicopters were hit as well. Those Jolly Green 2HH-6W-60W Jolly Greens that were over the area. And again, we are focused on the connection between the arrest of Soleimani's family who were here on a green card who weren't arrested before. Donald Trump calling a lid, kicking out the press again, shutting down the White House to the press again, and that missing pilot right now and the links there. We're focused on that. Lindsey Graham posted the following.
8:53Ben Meiselas:I just had a great conversation with Trump. I totally support his ultimatum to the Iranian regime to open up the Strait of Hormuz and to do a peace deal. A massive military operation awaits Iran if they choose poorly. This regime has been severely crippled through Operation Epic Fury. Their reign of terror against the region and the world needs to come to an end, and hopefully through a peace deal. After speaking with Trump this morning, I am completely convinced that he will use overwhelming military force against the regime if they continue to impede the Strait of Hormuz and refuse a diplomatic solution to achieve our military objectives.
9:28Ben Meiselas:If it's not clear to Iran and others by now that Trump means what he says, and I don't know it will ever be. Choose wisely. Again, you sound like a corny cartoon bad guy in the shows I would watch when I was five years old. Like, let's be clear. This doesn't project weakness. It projects. I mean, this doesn't project strength. It projects absolute weakness. I mean, we know the Lindsey Graham who's out there in Disney World with his little bubble maker right now doing whatever you were doing out there. And again, do you see in the language there the weakness? Lindsey Graham was, we're going to take over Iran originally.
10:05Ben Meiselas:Regime change. Now he's like, can you open up the Strait of Hormuz? Donald Trump means what he says. Donald Trump means what he says. You know, and Iran's like, let's take a look at some of the latest American aircraft losses. F-35 damage. F-15 shot down. A-10 Thunderbolt 2 shot down. E-3G Sentry, the crown jewel of the U.S. Air Force, destroyed. Eight KC-135 tankers either destroyed or severely damaged, unusable. 17 MQ-9 Reaper drones destroyed. A UH-60 Black Hawk damaged. An HH-60G Pavehawk, two of those damaged. The CH-47 Chinook destroyed. And there's probably a lot more as well. 13 American military bases in the Middle East evacuated right now.
10:51Ben Meiselas:And what's Donald Trump doing? This is in real video that Donald Trump posted. This is like Donald Trump's last appearance on video. He posts this strange video comparing himself to Jesus. Here, play this clip. When somebody's nice to me, I love that person. Even if they're bad people, I couldn't care less. I'll fight to the end for them. Because the United States can't take care of daycare. On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem as crowds welcomed him with praise, honoring him as king. They call me king now, do you believe it? I'm a king. If I was a king, we'd be doing a lot more. I'm doing a lot, but I could be doing a lot more if I was a king.
11:31So if it doesn't happen, I'm blaming J.D. Vince. If it does happen, I'm taking full credit. Meanwhile, Saeed Jalili, part of Iran's power structure, writes as follows.
11:45Ben Meiselas:Why are reporters from The New York Times and Fox News not covering the achievements of victory claimed by Trump at al-Dafra, al-Udayn and al-Salam bases for American taxpayers? Perhaps it would be worthwhile for a delegation from the U.S. Congress to observe these achievements firsthand at their bases in the Persian Gulf. He's being sarcastic because these bases have been abandoned by the United States military and they've been repeatedly hit by Iran while Donald Trump claims victory. We've destroyed all of Iran's capabilities. We loiter over the air and rain down hell. They can't get any of our planes.
12:25Ben Meiselas:They're going to use BB guns. No, they're going to use the weapons that they're using now to shoot down the planes. They're going to use their ballistic missiles to hit the Arab nation neighbors and to hit Israel in retaliation for your invasion. They're going to use their FPV drones. They're going to use their Shahid drones. They're going to utilize their Shiite militia groups in Iraq. They're going to utilize the Houthis in Yemen. And we saw yesterday the parliament leader of Iran, Ghalibaf, saying it would be nice. We'll see how long until we activate the Houthis in Yemen. And who depends upon the Red Sea for shipments?
13:02Ben Meiselas:And if they can shut down the Red Sea, that'll be catastrophic. That's what's going to be happening right there. And then, you know, you see, I did a video on it this morning, but we see all of these countries that are doing bilateral deals right now with Iran. For example, you know, I talked about, you know, it seems that France cut some deal in order to get it shipped, Japan. And now we're seeing Austria. Austria's foreign minister spoke with Iran's foreign minister, Aragji, and said we had a productive conversation. Diplomatic solutions, de-escalation. That's where this is all heading. Iran's actually never been more powerful on the global stage.
13:39Ben Meiselas:Just the reality. You might not like what I'm saying. It's just the truth. The truth of what's happening. We'll keep you posted every step of the way. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 7 million subscribers. And thanks for watching.
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From the publisher
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump continuing to kick the press out of the White House while threatening to “rain hell down” on Iran if they don’t make a deal with him and Meiselas provides other updates as Trump panics during his disastrous war.
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