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NATO TRUMP NOT CENTER STAGE MeidasTouch: FURIOUS World Leaders CHECKMATE Trump AT NATO PLAY YOUTUBE VIDEO Original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVqNnRu6JIg
FURIOUS World Leaders CHECKMATE Trump AT NATO MeidasTouch Jun 25, 2025 5.05M subscribers The MeidasTouch Podcast MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how world leaders at NATO perfectly isolated Trump by forming security pacts and deals that do not include the United States like the new European Union and Canada security deal. Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/MEIDAS to get 15% off your first order when you use MEIDAS at checkout. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/m... Support the MeidasTouch Network: / meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 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I like the overview I get from them ... but Peter Burgess Transcript 0:00 world leaders and in particular NATO leaders are absolutely furious at Donald Trump and they're taking action forming joint defense packs with each other making deals with each other and cutting little old Donald Trump and the United States out of their deals because Donald Trump's threats to their sovereignty One of the most obvious examples of this in the past 48 hours Canada and EU entered into a joint defense pact and a broader economic relationship Yep They entered into an actual deal So while Donald Trump is threatening the sovereignty of Canada and calling it the 51st state the prime minister of Canada Mark Carney flew to Europe a day before the NATO summit at the Hagen Netherlands was set to take place met with the leaders of the European Union and EU Commission and announced a major uh defense deal with 1:00 the European Union and Prime Minister Carney said 'We will not be looking back We are looking forward to new relationships with people who share our world views In other words goodbye Donald Goodbye United States of America And one of the things that I've noticed already at this NATO summit is how small and weak Trump and the United States look and it's an unfortunate thing for me to say this as an American but it is just the reality I mean take a look at this photo right here of just Donald Trump Look how uncomfortable he looks how isolated he looks just how bizarre and strange he looks When he's actually with world leaders when he's in his safe space like Air Force One or Mara Lago in the White House and he can yell at reporters he sings a different tune So before he flew uh to the NATO summit in the Hagar while he was flying uh he spoke to reporters and they asked him 'Are you committed to Article 5 of 2:01 NATO?' And Donald Trump says 'Well I don't know It depends on your definition There's lots of definitions No Donald there were not a lot of definitions of article 5's mutual defense pact which when it was invoked in the past was done to help the United States after 9/11 But here's what Donald Trump said Play this clip Are you so committed to article 5 of NATO uh depends on your definition There's numerous definitions of article 5 You know that right but I'm committed to uh being their friends You know I've become friends with many of those leaders and I'm committed to helping them And it just seems that all Donald Trump wanted to do was talk about Vladimir Putin Here's what he had to say Putin called me Putin called me here Play this clip You know I'd like to see a deal with Russia As you know Vladimir called me up He said 'Can I help you with Iran?' I said 'No I don't need help with Iran I need help with you And uh I hope we're going to be getting a deal done with Russia.' And then Trump is 3:00 asked if he will meet with Zalinski And here's what he had to say Play this clip Do you think you'll meet with Zilinski when you're there yeah probably I'll see him Yeah What What would you say to him say 'How you doing?' Uh a tough He's in a tough situation Should have never been there So now talking about this joint defense pack between Canada and the eur and the European Union Here's the headline Canada signs defense pact with EU The partnership will help both Ottawa and Brussels deliver NATO's new capability requirements But let's dig deeper Can I show you what the Defense Pact actually looks like not a fake deal but a real deal Here's the uh Defense Pact You'll see it right here Security and defense partnership between the European Union and Canada Let's just take a look at the preface of it here Let's let's take a look The European Union and Canada face a deteriorating security environment and must tackle common threats and challenges together 4:00 Trump what do you think they're talking about here our security is interconnected and interdependent It is not limited to traditional military and defense related issues but is increasingly multi-dimensional ranging from the rapidly evolving cyber emerging tech and hybrid threats to maritime and outer space including the protection of critical infrastructure and societal resilience and economic security The EU and Canada are closely aligned in their adherence to international law and are united to uphold and strengthen the rulesbased international uh order based on the purposes and principles of the United States Charter Again that's a reference to Trump if you haven't realized Respect for human dignity freedom democracy equality the rule of law and human rights underpin the cooperation between the EU and Canada The EU and Canada are also key and strategic partners in security and 5:01 defense As highlighted in the EU strategic compass for security and defense the EU Canada have long-standing cooperation in security and defense demonstrates a joint commitment to peace and security It goes on to talk about how um in this current security environment mutually reinforcing EU native NATO strategic partnerships is essential for Euro Atlantic uh security This partnership is implemented in line and and uh with the agreed principles of mutual openness and transparency inclusiveness reciprocity and full respect of the decision-making autonomy and procedures of both organizations Um and it goes on to talk about in light of the shared foreign security policy challenges including Russia's unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine the EU and Canada are also closely aligned in their firm and enduring support of Ukraine The 6:01 EU and Canada wish to intensify their cooperation to better meet shared security challenges So let's take a look over here what Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said at this special summit that took place before the NATO summit Um here this was the e this was the EU Canada portion where they just met together and Prime Minister Carney is like we are moving beyond the past We're not clinging to that We're moving to the future The future is Canada and the European Union The message could not be clear clearer Goodbye Trump Goodbye USA Let's play this clip So we're meeting now in that context in as you just said in hard times We might say even a hinge moment of history A world that's more dangerous and divided Uh a time where the rules-based international the global order rules-based global order is under threat in a time when 7:00 technological change is accelerating And we really have two choices as a jurisdiction as a country in this circumstance We can nostalgically look back and long for the old order to somehow return or we can build a new one with purpose um and partnership And as the most European of the non-European countries Canada looks first to the European Union to build a better world And that's what uh today is about It's about building on our triple alignment of values of interests and of trust Trust built uh over the years And so today this is a new era of cooperation Uh our strategic Canada EU or EU Canada strategic partnership for the future will build a new and deeper relationship that brings us closer together from defense to digital from supply chains to security Uh we're launching comprehensive negotiations 8:01 across multiple areas of cooperation connection trade security digital climate Uh and this will make us both more resilient and more uh more prosperous Um in many respects what we're committing to from our perspective Canada's perspective is an ongoing process to an ever closer partnership that will bring our people closer together And you have more from Prime Minister Carney here talking about shared values And you'll see this entire thing is trumpcoded about the United States disrespecting sovereignty and all of that here playing this clip We also in this more dangerous and divided world must be prepared to defend our people and our values to secure our sovereignty and protect our allies And to these ends we will be in uh in the HEG tomorrow uh with new commitments uh significant commitments to our own and our mutual defense meeting our NATO targets further 9:02 accelerating investments in coming years uh but doing so the EU and Canada uh with this new security and defense partnership which provides for this increased cooperation across the full spectrum of security um it will help us deliver on our new requirements for capabilities more rapidly and more effectively Um will help build our industries secure uh our our jurisdictions Um so we are very pleased to be taking this important step towards participation uh in safe as part of rearm readiness uh Europe uh bringing shared expertise um joint research and innovation You know at its core final word uh Europe was born as a project of peace Um and Canada over the years over the 10:01 decades uh has served uh alongside European allies in pursuit of that peace Uh it's that in those circumstances from Vimei uh to Juno uh that the world came to know the value of our strength But now we're working alongside the European Union to combat climate change to achieve the sustainable development goals and to protect amongst other things academic and scientific freedoms In these ways the world knows the strength of our values and this partnership which is in defense and security and economics uh really builds the strength builds those strengths in both our jurisdictions and lives up uh to our values So with that thank you for the partnership It's not over As you say we have dinner and I know in Europe dinners are long and they involve a lot of work at least when 11:02 they're in this building Other dinners in Europe are long and involve very little work but this one will involve a lot of work but so be it because we have a lot of work to do So with that I'll hand back for questions Thank you Then you had European Council President Antonio Casta He spoke and uh here's what he had to say And again this is clearly directed at Trump Play this clip Together we continue to uphold the values that unite us At the time when the rules-based international order is under pressure when multilateralism is under attack the European Union and Canada stand out as responsible predictable and reliable partners Here is a longer portion of that speech Let's play it Our 20th summit is much more than a symbolic milestone It is a powerful political statement The European Union and Canada are among the 12:01 closest allies in the transatlantic space We see the world through the similar lens and we stand for the same values We have always stood by each other and we will continue to do so Building upon these very solid foundations we have agreed to forge even stronger bonds with the support of the 27 member states We will take our strategic relationship to an unprecedented level of closeness That's why today's marks a turning point in our history First on defense we have just signed the European Union Canada security defense partnership It is a reflection of our mutual commitment to peace transatlantic security and deeper cooperation in building defense capabilities It opens new opportunities 13:00 for companies on both sides of the Atlantic While NATO remains the cornerstone of our collective defense this partnership will allow us to strengthen our preparedness faster and better to invest more and to invest smarter [Music] On the economic front we agreed to expand our trade flows and promote our economic security thanks to the comprehensive economic and trade agreement Since 2017 bilateral trades in goods and services has charged by 71% demonstrating the tangible benefits of our free trade agreement for citizens and business alike SET belongs to a new generation of trade deals It protect workers preserves the environment and safeguards our 14:01 trademarks Now we are working on expanding this relationship and broadening our cooperation Our new joint agenda will allow us to work more closely in the fields of digital trade energy security labor mobility and the supply of critical raw materials We will join forces in the global race for artificial intelligence and other breakthrough technologies And we will also foster people-to-people ties and promote exchanges in education and innovation while firmly defending academic freedom Together we will fight climate change Global problems require global collaboration and the European Union and the and Canada can rely on each other Our prosperity is underlined and 15:01 together we are stronger Let me tell you if there's a surefire way to wake up feeling fresh after drinks with friends it's with pre-alcohol Ziotics pre-alcohol probiotic drink is the world's first genetically engineered probiotic It was invented by PhD scientists to tackle rough mornings after drinking Now here's how it works When you drink alcohol gets converted into a toxic byproduct in the gut Now it's a buildup of this byproduct not dehydration that's to blame for rough days after drinking Pre-alcohol produces an enzyme to break this byproduct down Just remember to make 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Canada but I think it also shows a way 18:01 forward to the world u and the breadth of the ambition but also the practical implementation of uh our partnership for the future uh is fundamental to the future of Canada and uh if I may if I may put it in one uh direction of course the union is uh under your leadership uh has been moving to an ever closer union We look forward to moving to an ever closer partnership with the European Union Here's what Ursula Vanderlayan had to say during her portion of the speech And again this is all anti-Trump coded right now Play this clip You have indeed a vast country and I'm happy to see more of it Same goes for you Antonio So we'll be back and we're very curious to see where you will lead us to perhaps to the Arctic which is so important to both of us and where we have been so clear about the EU support to our Greenlandic partners Dear Mark you took the helm of the G7 presidency in challenging times and you delivered You brought countries together at a moment when unity is more vital than ever You helped bring focus to pressing issues encouraged frank exchange And you said at this moment we have to turn the many challenges into change That is what we are doing today as we meet here in Brussels As the saying goes hard times reveal true friends In these challenging times we're taking huge steps forward to deepen our strategic partnership And let me start with defense Canada and the European Union have been working closely on this for years both bilaterally and in NATO Canada has been leading NATO's enhanced forward presence in Latvia since 2014 20:01 You're making Europe's eastern flank stronger and safer And today we're stepping up our cooperation As you said we signed a security and defense partnership It will strengthen Canada's role in Europe's rapidly evolving defense architecture And it's just the beginning We will now swiftly launch talks on Canada's access to a joint military procurement instrument We call it SAFE It's 150 billion uh euros And together we will define where our cooperation can have the most value added and where we should channel joint investments It will be good for our industries It will be good for our people And it will be good for the transatlantic security too And of course it will be good for our continued support to Ukraine Because the more we invest in the highly innovative Ukrainian industry the more 21:02 the industry will be capable and the 21:05 better Ukraine can defend itself Dear Mark Canada has shown incredible generosity to Ukraine training almost 45,000 troops welcoming the refugees Today Ukraine needs our support more than ever and you made it clear in Canonasquez last week We are determined to explore further sanctions to maximize pressure on Russia to come to the negotiation table So far the European Union and its member states have mobilized almost€150 billion euros The friends of Ukraine all of us we must now plan for more support for 2026 and beyond And of course our focus is turned to the Ukrainian Recovery Conference in Rome in July And as a key member of our donor platform Canada is contributing 22:02 significant financial support to Ukraine crucial assistance for reconstruction projects as well as invaluable technical assistance in Canonasquez We also discussed the importance of open stable and free trade among partners It's a powerful foundation of our prosperity Sitta is our shared success story that illustrates this perfectly And indeed Antonio you mentioned the 17% increase in trade since 2017 in numbers It is in 2023 alone total trade reached an impressive 123 billion euros And thanks to Sitta the EU's GDP grow by 3.2 billion while Canada sees a€ 1.3 billion euro boost each year So Sitta stands as strong symbol of the 23:02 of the power of free and fair trade I must say 98% of our tariffs line are zero I repeated zero We know that the ratification process is still ongoing but we are committed to get this done And then finally I have to share with you my friend Charlie Angus Maple Midas through and through Charlie Angus has become um one of my best friends uh in uh in in in the fight for democracy You've seen him here I always hear you saying 'Show more Charlie Angus.' Here was Charlie Angus' take on the US striking Iran and he gave this take before Trump's fake ceasefire and before we found out that Donald Trump basically lied about all of the um that lied that the nuclear facilities were destroyed You'll see how uh Charlie Angus addressed this issue here Play 24:01 this clip Benjamin Netanyahu looks like he's sitting on top of the world Well actually he's sitting on top of a pile of bones bombed out hospitals thousands of dead Palestinian children and a Middle East that is now on fire Netanyahu has used the forever war as a means of staying ahead of the corruption courts and he's just managed to sucker the United States into providing him cover So no doubt he's feeling pretty good right now There was no Iranian nuclear threat American intel told the president there was no Iranian threat Telsey Gabbard yes that Telsey Gabbard the queen of mega misinformation testified there was no Iranian threat And just recently in a very telling statement at Hiroshima Miss Gabbard stated quote 'Political elites and wararmongers are carelessly forementing fear and tension between the nuclear powers.' Well Donald Trump didn't like that But just this past March it was actually thought that Donald Trump might 25:01 be the guy to bring the Iranian regime in from the cold That was when there was negotiations and dipl diplomatic means between Thran and Saudi Arabia as an American proxy where they were talking about lifting the sanctions on Iran as an act of goodwill to deescalate the nuclear program and bring Iran to the table And Donald Trump was thought he could be the guy to do it because hey he really wanted well he wanted then the the Nobel Peace Prize but he'd also said he never supported foreign war So maybe Donald Trump was the guy to make that happen But Benjamin Netanyahu was going to make sure that Trump was not going to deliver Netanyahu stated immediately that the terms of conditions for Iran coming to the table would be regime change Now think about this Iran is not just a country It's one of the world's oldest civilizations It's a country of 90 million people sitting on the third largest uh oil reserves in the world the second largest natural gas reserves in 26:01 the world The idea that Tan could be forced into regime change because Israel dropped some bombs on the city was just ridiculous So what Netanyahu had to do is he had to sucker in the gangster from Marlago And hey that's not all that hard Like let's face it Trump hasn't been doing very well recently People are accusing him of tacoing every time he has to deal with something So why not start a war in the Middle East change the channel again But the real danger here is that now Trump has gone allin He's been using escalating language like demanding unconditional surrender And that's very particular kind of military term It was used against Japan in the Second World War which resulted in the dropping of the atom bomb We're in very dangerous times my friend So where do we stand right now well let's look at Donald Trump as president The Trump got totally played He has damaged his credibility with his base He 27:01 has damaged his credibility on the world stage Does he back up or does he go further we don't know Now what about Israel well Israel has become more and more isolated on the world stage Netanyahu is an indicted war criminal Um they are being investigated rightly for crimes of mass uh genocide against the Palestinian people So right now Netanyahu thinks he's got all the cards in his hand but what he's done is he's left Israel an a dangerously isolated outlier And the long-term implications for Israel and Israeli people I don't think are all that good Now what about the West well it can be said that the credibility of Western moral superiority died in the death camp that is Gaza We all watched the starving children We watched the targeting of the hospitals We watched the targeting of aid workers And we saw our Western leaders say nothing or 28:02 tiptoe around it And what that did was that gave Netanyahu the green light to go further So are we going to see the Western allies standing up and rallying the world at this time to try and deescalate they just don't seem to have the credibility I really hope our prime minister Mark Carney who's demanded and called for people coming back to the table I wish him well but I think the West has really damaged itself at this moment And then there's Iran I don't know what the regime in Iran's going to do but I think the one lesson is is that giving up a nuclear option when you're facing these kind of threats of regime change is not something they're going to do So if they weren't going to go nuclear before they're probably going to go nuclear now And that's the world we're in right now The world is on fire And we have the dangerous president the gangster from Marlago pouring gasoline all over the 29:02 political arson of his fellow gangsters Netanyahu and Putin in the war in Ukraine We have to find a way my friends to push back to show resistance at the grassroots level to say 'Hell no we're not going to go along.' and to push our leaders to take a strong moral statement at this time because right now these are very very very crucial moments Well 29:26 there you have it folks and let me know what you think right there Everybody hit subscribe Let's get to 6 million subscribers and thank you so much for watching Can't get enough Midas check out the Midas Plus Substack for ad free articles reports podcasts daily recaps from Ron Philipki and more Sign up for free now at midasplus.com [Music] All From MeidasTouch

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