The MeidasTouch Podcast The MeidasTouch Podcast

Trump Suffers Bad…

Sep 17, 2026 · 22m

Summary

The MeidasTouch Podcast highlights the deepening crisis within the MAGA movement, noting that Trump’s record-low approval ratings on inflation are causing Republican lawmakers to cut ads and fear midterm losses. The episode details internal chaos in Congress, including Speaker Mike Johnson shutting down the House to avoid votes on impeaching Pete Hegseth, who is now widely unpopular. It also covers the fallout from the Fed’s interest rate hike, Peter Navarro’s criticism of the new chair, and a breaking point for Rep. Maria Salazar, who publicly attacks Trump’s immigration policies. The segm…

Topics discussed

MAGA Republicans cutting ads and internal collapse Mike Johnson meeting and House shutdown Trump's record-low approval rating on inflation Pete Hegseth's plummeting popularity and impeachment push Benny Johnson on gas prices and AOC vs Vance Fox News poll on economy and Trump's NC speech NewsMax ads for the Trump One Coin Sponsor segment: Miracle Made Sheets Peter Navarro attacks Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Joe Rogan on the nature of Trump supporters Alex Karp on AI regulation and customer complaints Rep. Salazar breaks with Trump on immigration Voter videos protesting high gas prices China's response to secondary sanctions on Russia Houthi trenches in the Bab el-Mandeb strait Midas Touch Network growth and book promotion
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