The MeidasTouch Podcast

Trump Returns From Texas to Political Setbacks as Talarico Draws Crowds

The MeidasTouch Podcast

Show Notes

Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's rude awakening after his Texas trip, where James Talarico is drawing bigger crowds than him, as Trump posts bizarre Lego videos, teases a fake Ukraine deal, and discusses offering refuge to Flavio Bolsonaro.

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