LIVE: WTF Trump WAR BACKFIRES as HAVOC ERUPTS!!! 7/16/2026 2026-07-16 23:27
Channel: MeidasTouch
Uploaded by MeidasTouch on 20260716
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Tags: The video titled "LIVE: WTF Trump WAR BACKFIRES as HAVOC ERUPTS!!! 7/16/2026," published by the MeidasTouch channel on July 16, 2026, features host Ben Meiselas providing commentary on ongoing international conflicts and domestic economic issues. Key Points Discussed: Escalation in Iran: The host reports that the United States military has begun striking bridges in Iran, specifically mentioning a bridge connecting Bandar Abbas to Shiraz [00:00]. Additionally, he reports power outages in Koristan following US strikes [00:23]. Strategic Petroleum Reserves: Meiselas argues that the United States has hit "tank bottom" regarding its strategic petroleum reserves [01:04]. He explains the concept of "tank bottom" using a visual schematic, likening the difficulty of accessing remaining reserves to drinking the last bit of a beverage through a straw [02:16]. Shipping and Conflict: The host warns of a potential plan by Iran and the Houthis to shut down the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, noting that the Strait of Hormuz is already effectively closed [03:31]. He asserts that the US government is manipulating the crude oil market to hide these issues from the public [14:45]. Political Commentary: Meiselas criticizes the Trump administration's handling of these events, frequently referring to them as "cuckoo" and accusing them of dishonesty [06:36]. He also discusses his upcoming book, WTF America: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, describing it as a reaction to the political climate [11:21]. Economic Claims: The host disputes claims made by the Trump administration regarding recent economic reports, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) [01:00:22]. He argues that the public does not feel the "relief" claimed by officials [01:01:03]. Foreign Policy Criticism: Throughout the broadcast, Meiselas addresses statements made by Caroline Levitt regarding the conflict [05:50], [48:35], and questions the US military's strategy, including the impact of air strikes on civilian infrastructure [40:29], [52:21]. Visual Summary of Crude Market Manipulation Claims: The host presents the following arguments regarding market manipulation: Plaintext MARKET MANIPULATION CYCLE ------------------------- 1. Strategic Reserves -> Dumped into world market to lower price 2. Whale Investors -> Shorting the market to influence perception 3. Media Narrative -> Ignoring escalatory realities 4. Result -> False appearance of stability despite conflict The video concludes with promotional segments for the host's book and various sponsors, followed by a reminder to stay updated through their Substack platform [01:14:26]. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI3e8pqGQRo LIVE: WTF Trump WAR BACKFIRES as HAVOC ERUPTS!!! 7/16/2026 MeidasTouch ยท 309K views
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