In short
The episode criticizes Trump’s UN delegation for walking out during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s UN speech after he displayed photos of children and teachers allegedly killed in attacks at Manab Elementary School and Lemaire Sports Hall. The host also discusses alleged Iranian strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump’s broader foreign-policy moves (including a planned meeting with Xi Jinping), and China’s rejection of US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines.
Guests
No specific guests are named; the episode appears to be a solo host commentary using clips from Pezeshkian, Chinese officials, and US figures.
Key claims
The walkout shows US inability to face evidence; US/Israel bombed schools; Iran will not be bullied; Iran/IRGC attacked a tanker; China will keep receiving Iranian flights despite US threats.
Notable examples
Pezeshkian’s photo display; Hormuz tanker burning; China’s AFP-quoted sanctions stance; US threats to remove countries from the dollar system; Rubio saying no “West Bank crisis.”
Written by AI. May contain mistakes. Listen to the episode to check what was said.
Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOTrump's Delegation Walks Out
0:00 to 0:35
Discussion on the Trump regime's UN delegation walking out during a speech by Iran's president.
“and President Pozeskian held up the photos and then the Trump regime's UN delegation walked out.”
Iran's President Addresses the UN
0:35 to 1:48
Analysis of President Pazeskian's statements about terrorism and US aggression.
“Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks and aggressions.”
Iran's Resistance and Response
1:48 to 3:56
Discussion of Iran's stance on dialogue and resistance against US bullying.
“I come from an Iran in which our esteemed supreme leader was assassinated without any legal framework or reason.”
Trump's Distraction and Focus
3:56 to 6:10
Critique of Trump's recent comments and focus on domestic issues over foreign relations.
“Meanwhile, the Trump regime tried to escort more tankers through the southern route in the Strait of Hormuz while President Pazeskian was taking place and Iran was not having it.”
China's Defiance Against US Sanctions
6:10 to 10:34
Examination of China's response to US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
“That's what he's focused on, triumphal arches, golden ballrooms.”
China's Defiance Against US Sanctions
10:38 to 10:48
Examination of China's response to US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
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Melania Trump's Defense of Donald
10:48 to 12:07
Discussion on Melania Trump's comments regarding Donald's performance.
“And let me just play for you what Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson said today.”
Marco Rubio's Take on Global Crisis
12:07 to 14:00
Rubio's comments on the international system and the avoidance of a West Bank crisis.
“How is the president doing in Trump, too, as compared to Trump one?”
Crisis Management and Global Tensions
14:00 to 15:10
Discussing the geopolitical crises affecting the Middle East and Europe.
“I mean, you got the Houthis taking over Western Yemen and moving east.”
Marco Rubio's Diplomatic Approach
15:10 to 16:16
Analyzing Marco Rubio's comments on avoiding additional crises in the region.
“The last thing this region needs is an additional flashpoint.”
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Melania's Focus and State Media Propaganda
16:16 to 17:08
Examining Melania Trump's recent statements and their media portrayal.
“And finally, Melania wants everybody to know she's focused.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Ben Meiselas:Utterly pathetic, the Trump regime's UN delegation walked out during the speech of Iran's president, President Pazeskian, when President Pazeskian started talking about the little girls who were slaughtered at Manab Elementary School at the start of Trump and Netanyahu's invasion, or the little children who were slaughtered at Lemaire Sports Hall, and the teachers who were slaughtered in Manab. and President Pozeskian held up the photos and then the Trump regime's UN delegation walked out. Let me show you what happened moments ago. Here, play this clip. We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists.
0:45Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks and aggressions.
0:53Ben Meiselas:And here's the photos of President Pazeskian holding up those photos of the little girls, the Trump regime slaughtered, the children slaughtered at the sports hall in Lemaire, the teachers who worked at Manab Elementary School who were murdered. And then Iran's President Pazeskian addressed Donald Trump's claim that the Iranians were terrorists. Watch Watch what Iran's President Pazeskian said, but I guess the US delegation in the United Nations couldn't handle it. I mean, they act all tough and Donald Trump says that they couldn't even stay in the room. They walked out. Here play this clip. To present to you yesterday, the United States president described us as terrorists.
1:40we have been the victims of terrorism.
1:48I come from an Iran in which our esteemed supreme leader was assassinated without any legal framework or reason. I come from an Iran where in truth they bombed a school.
2:12You see these children?
2:18These children perished under bombs with weapons used by the United States and Israel. They were innocent, had committed no crimes.
2:35Lomert, one of the small...
2:38Ben Meiselas:More from Iran's President Pazeskian right here moments ago, where he said, look, Iran must be understood very clearly. Let's talk about our position. You will not bully us. We're open to dialogue and diplomacy and negotiation, and we can do a deal, but we're not going to be bullied into submission. Here, play this clip. Iran must be understood by Mr. Trump and those who seek to bully us that we are ready for dialogue and diplomacy and negotiations without accepting the language of force. I truly appreciate your time and presence here. May God bless you all. And then finally, Iran's President Pazeskian says that Donald Trump must know that the resistance of the Iranian people will only increase as a result of his conduct and his bullying and his threats.
3:30Ben Meiselas:That doesn't make us want to do deals with him. That doesn't make us want to submit. That's not how we behave here. Here, let's play this clip. Essence and charter and the spirit of the United Nations. He must know that the resistance of the Iranian people will only increase in the face of sanctions, increased Increased pressure, increased bullying, we will never bow our head or bend at the knee. Meanwhile, the Trump regime tried to escort more tankers through the southern route in the Strait of Hormuz while President Pazeskian was taking place and Iran was not having it. The UK MTO reported that a cargo vessel was struck by Iran.
4:17Ben Meiselas:Actually, it took place during that same exact time that President Pazeskian was giving the speech. And we have video right here of the IRGC strike leaving this Emirati ship burning in the Strait of Hormuz that the Trump regime tried to escort out. I frankly don't know why tankers continue to believe the Trump regime that they can be escorted out of the Strait of Hormuz. But in any event, this is what it looks like. Here, play this clip.
4:49Ben Meiselas:So what is Donald Trump doing right now? What is he focused on? Well, this is what he posted moments ago. Canada is destroying itself by allowing millions and millions of people into the country, essentially unchecked and unvetted, and who are causing problems that will soon be too big to handle. It is a liberal takeover that will end very badly, already showing up in their numbers. Big unemployment. Oh, Canada. DJT. As I've said before, Trump is a sex predator. Trump is a felon. He is a disgusting, vile piece of, you know, trash, we'll say. And so you just have to swat him away. You really have to treat him like the piece of trash that he is, the psycho lunatic that he is, and just say, enough.
5:39Ben Meiselas:He's destroyed the United States internationally. He's going to continue to do so enough. Swat the gnat away. This is what he's focused on this morning also. Trump regime officials are discussing on adding Donald Trump's name to more federal landmarks now, including Ford's Theater, the Washington, D.C. Playhouse where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. They want to call it the Trump-Ford Theater. later. That's what he's focused on, triumphal arches, golden ballrooms. Oh, and by the way, he's preparing to greet Xi Jinping, China's president, when Xi arrives at the airport today, heading to Washington, D.C.
6:28Ben Meiselas:Now, Xi Jinping did not greet Donald Trump when Trump arrived in China. No. Donald Trump got a greeting from, I think it was the vice premier there. But Donald Trump's preparing to meet Xi Jinping. And then they're going to do B2 flyovers tomorrow. And Donald Trump and Melania are talking about the most extravagant welcome for Xi Jinping ever. Well, what's China doing right now? Well, China today directly rejected U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines, confirming it will continue allowing Iranian carriers to operate on its territory in defiance of Washington's threat to exclude any airport from the dollar system after a Mahan air flight from Tehran landed in Guangzhou on Wednesday, despite the measures taking effect.
7:24Ben Meiselas:You can see it on flight radar also. Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson, Gua Lui Khan, said China consistently opposes these illegal unilateral sanctions. So that was China's position, again, mocking Treasury Secretary Besson, mocking the United States and showing the world that you don't need to listen to what Trump says and what Besson says. their words are meaningless. Remember three or four weeks back when Besant said, economic D-Day, if you do trade with Iran, the United States will impose harsh secondary sanctions on you. Then China said, we're going to keep on doing business with Iran.
8:08Ben Meiselas:And then other countries follow, Pakistan and India, not everyone else, even Pakistan and Russia. They all said, we're doing business with Iran. Absolutely, we're doing business with Iran. So then Besant was like, all right, all right, all right. Here's what we're going to do now. He says, starting September 23rd, all Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world. If you land and you try to provide them fuel, we will knock you out of the dollar system. We will knock you out. And China was like, yeah, we don't care what you're saying right here. Here is what Besson said. Let's play this clip.
8:42Aviation, maritime, crypto, gold. On September 23rd, all the Iranian airlines, all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world. And how do we do that? That if they land, you cannot provide them with fuel, you cannot provide them with landing services, you cannot sell them tickets, or you will be knocked out of the dollar system. And what we're seeing here, I did the math on how much I spent out eating this summer. And honestly, I don't want to talk about it. Now that I'm easing back into my normal routine, Home Chef is helping me cook more and order less. And my wallet is thanking me.
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10:48Ben Meiselas:And let me just play for you what Beijing's foreign ministry spokesperson said today. Today. And then Donald Trump's response is, I'm going to greet Xi Jinping on the airport. I'm going to go there and bow down to Xi Jinping. Here is what China's foreign ministry spokesperson said. Let's play it. Good afternoon. Question from AFP. I know I asked about this yesterday, but the US has threatened to punish countries that allow Iranian flights to land on their territory from today. Can I ask if China will keep receiving and accommodating flights from Tehran? Thank you.
11:34China's position is consistent. We firmly oppose illicit unilateral sanctions without basis international law and the lack mandate from the UN Security Council. Next question.
11:50Ben Meiselas:But folks, Melania says that she thinks that Donald Trump is doing the best that he can. And Melania gave an interview moments ago with state regime media Fox. And she said, folks, he's trying. OK, Donald's trying. And this is the best he can do here. This is what she said here. Play this clip. How is the president doing in Trump, too, as compared to Trump one? How do you how do you see him handling the job differently? He's very focused. He has a lot on his plate. It's very different what's going on around the world now. and but I think he's doing the best that he can. And then Donald Trump's envoy that nobody appointed or nobody didn't go through the appointment confirmation process, not elected.
12:39Ben Meiselas:Trump's scumbag real estate friend, Steve Whitcoff, who nobody wants to be representing the United States, but he's the special envoy. Apparently he says, this is what he says about Gaza. There's a ceasefire, imperfect, but it still exists. Because we're saying it, yeah, there may be the genocide ongoing and people also may be slaughtered in Lebanon, but we say cease fire. We say deal, thus it exists. Here, play this clip. Tangible. All of the hostages are home. There is a ceasefire, imperfect as it may be, but it still exists. Also this morning, we heard from Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, and he's like, look, man, international system not looking good right now.
13:25Ben Meiselas:I wonder why Marco Rubio, that is. I wonder why the international system's not looking so good right now, Rubio. Here, play this clip. Yeah, look, I mean, the international system is not in good shape right now. And these international norms people talk about, I think the limits of international norms is your national interest. At the end of the day, the president, and I reflected this going back to the very beginning, the view of this administration is that the number one obligation of every government is the national interest of their country. And then Rubio's like, you know what we really don't need?
13:56Ben Meiselas:We really don't need a West Bank crisis because that's our position. We don't need one. We don't need another crisis. I mean, you got the Houthis taking over Western Yemen and moving east. They destroyed the east-west pipeline in Saudi Arabia. The Yanbu refinery is destroyed and the tankers there are destroyed. And then in Abkhiaq in the east of Saudi Arabia, that's destroyed. And then Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. And you've got the war with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. And that's escalating. And you've got Europe saying there may be World War III. So we're just going to try to not do a little West Bank crisis right now.
14:27Ben Meiselas:Great Secretary of State work there, Rubio. Just say, not right now. Not right now, boys and girls. No West Bank crisis. That's Marco Rubio being the Secretary of State. Is this the most embarrassing freaking thing ever? Here play this clip.
15:10The last thing this region needs is an additional flashpoint. And the last thing we think Israel needs is an additional flashpoint. So, as I said, it is our preference that and we've communicated that to everyone. The president really doesn't think the world right now needs a West Bank crisis. And that's our position. And I think we've been clear on that.
15:33Ben Meiselas:And then Marco Rubio sums it up as such with the discussions yesterday, the mediation, purported mediation with Iran yesterday. I don't want to say it was productive, so I'm not going to care. But at least at least there was a conversation here. Play this clip. But ultimately, you know, I don't want to mischaracterize this as a major breakthrough. But at the same time, I think it was significant that at least there was a conversation. My how my how we have fallen. At least the greatest deal maker, being facetious, of course, has now said, I don't know. I mean, at least at least there was some sort of words.
16:15Ben Meiselas:At least there were words, everybody. And finally, Melania wants everybody to know she's focused. Melania is laser focused right now. This is what state regime media propaganda is putting on their TV right now. Let's play this clip. I'm just looking forward. I'm very focused. I'm very detail-oriented. And I'm very selective what I do. You don't see me everywhere. No. But behind the scene, I'm working nonstop. Just this week, it's so much preparation for yesterday, for today, for tomorrow, for the state dinner. I'm working on so many projects in the future. So stay tuned and all it's positive, all it's great.
17:03Ben Meiselas:So, well, there you have it, everybody. Let me know what you think. Hit subscribe. Let's get to 7 million subscribers. Thanks for watching, y 'all.
17:23Thank you.
From the publisher
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the U.S. delegation walking out during the Iranian president’s speech at the United Nations as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump faces more bad news at home and abroad.
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