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Former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman Joins This Week's Meidas Meet-Up

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MeidasTouch Network, Ben Meiselas, Harry Litman, and Brett Meiselas Mar 28

Hey Meidas Mighty, Ben here.

Every Thursday at 1pm ET/10am PT, Brett and I go live for our Meidas Meet-Up on Substack Live over at the Meidas+ Substack. And if you missed this week’s episode, trust me—you’re going to want to catch the replay. We were joined by former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman, host of the Talking Feds podcast and one of the most respected legal minds in the country.

The main topic? Trump’s staggering national security breach and the even more dangerous cover-up that followed. Harry didn’t mince words—and neither did we.

We’re talking about real-time military operations being leaked on encrypted messaging apps by people in Trump’s orbit. According to national security expert Malcolm Nance (who Harry had just spoken to), this could be the worst breach of national security in U.S. history. And yet Trump’s Secretary of Defense and his lackeys are doing… absolutely nothing. No investigation. No accountability. Just deflection and lies.

Let me say it plainly: if anyone else—literally anyone not named Trump or in his inner circle—had done this, the FBI would be knocking down their doors. Instead, they’re gaslighting the public, claiming “there was no classified info” as if our eyes didn’t read the actual war plans. It’s insane.

This is what happens when autocracy and incompetence collide—and it’s exactly why we created the MeidasTouch Network in the first place: to shine a light on this madness and build a movement rooted in facts, truth, and real accountability.

Harry brought the receipts. From explaining how Trump is misusing the Alien Enemies Act to justify throwing innocent people in concentration camps, to dissecting a rare but welcome 7-2 Supreme Court decision upholding Biden’s ghost gun regulations, Harry gave us a front-row seat to the legal fight for our democracy.

We also talked about the resilience of the courts—because yes, despite the chaos, many judges are standing firm. But they’re under attack, too. Trump’s MAGA cult is targeting judges and even their families with threats and intimidation tactics.

Here’s the bottom line: Trump and his cronies are not just corrupt—they’re dangerous. And if we want to stop them, we need to stay informed, stay organized, and show up like never before.

So if you haven’t already, subscribe to the Meidas+ Substack to join us live every Thursday and be part of the most pro-democracy community on the planet. And while you’re at it, go subscribe to Harry Litman’s Talking Feds Substack, podcast, and YouTube channel. He’s one of the most essential voices out there right now—and we’re proud to call him a friend.

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Don Lemon and MeidasTouch GO LIVE On Substack

Welcome to Substack, Don Lemon

Ben Meiselas, MeidasTouch Network, Don Lemon, and Brett Meiselas Mar 28

By Ben Meiselas

I’ve got to say—hosting this Substack Live with my brother Brett and our friend Don Lemon was one of the most energizing moments we’ve had since launching here. And yes, it was a first: Don Lemon’s very first live appearance on Substack. And he brought the fire.

We launched MeidasTouch on Substack because we needed a platform that doesn’t censor independent voices or water down truth to appease corporate overlords. A place where facts matter and where community thrives. And having Don Lemon—a journalism icon and fearless truth-teller—join us on Substack? That speaks volumes.

Don's debut on Substack is already a powerful reminder of what makes this platform essential: authenticity, independence, and a real connection to the people. He talked about leaving the suits and makeup behind in favor of man-on-the-street reporting—capturing the raw, unfiltered voices that the corporate media too often ignores or distorts.

We laughed, we got fired up, and we dug into some real talk about Trump’s dangerous incompetence, the unraveling of his MAGA ecosystem, and the billionaire class that’s trying to buy our democracy—literally. Elon Musk dropping millions on races in Wisconsin like it’s Monopoly money? That’s not democracy. That’s oligarchy. And Trump’s cabal doesn’t even try to hide it anymore. Their SignalGate chats read like a frat house playing a video game with the U.S. government. It’s disgraceful.

Don said it best—people are waking up. And with his on-the-ground report, he is seeing this seismic shift happening firsthand. The Trump regime thought they could keep firing people, gutting veterans’ benefits, and giving power to unelected billionaires like Musk without consequences. But reality’s catching up with them. And thanks to independent journalism, the truth is getting out.

And we will keep laughing. Because as Don reminded us: joy is resistance. That’s why fascists hate humor—because when you mock them, you strip away their power. So yes, we’ll fight hard. But we’ll also cook breakfast, sing karaoke, and crack jokes about Trump’s sippy-cup America.

This is the start of something big. Don’s here. We’re here. And you’re here.

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