🚨Hegseth Banned and Kicked Out Of Country after Stunt!!!!

The MeidasTouch Podcast21mJune 8, 2026
AI-Generated Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been declared persona non grata in Normandy, France, following a controversial D-Day commemoration speech that equated illegal immigration to Nazi invasions and attacked European nations for their immigration policies. The backlash was immediate and global, with Canada, Denmark, Greenland, and Ukraine all condemning U.S. leadership under Trump, citing threats to sovereignty and democratic values. In a striking reversal of decades of alliance, Canada is now pivoting toward Europe, the Nordic countries, and even China, forming new military and economic partnerships while openly boycotting American goods and rejecting the '51st state' rhetoric. Charlie Angus of Midas Canada explains that this isn't just anger over one speech—it's a fundamental rejection of American imperialism, authoritarianism, and the erosion of democratic norms. The episode reveals a world in realignment: the U.S. is losing its traditional allies not through war, but through diplomatic arrogance and a dangerous embrace of autocrats like Putin and Orban. As Canada builds a new multipolar alliance, the message is clear: democracy is not negotiable, and sovereignty must be defended—by any means necessary.

Key Takeaways
1

Pete Hegseth was banned from Normandy after equating illegal immigration to Nazi invasions in a D-Day speech, calling it a 'horrific political attack' on allies.

2

Canada is now actively boycotting American goods and rejecting the '51st state' narrative, with citizens refusing to spend money on U.S. products.

3

Canada is shifting military alliances from the U.S. to Sweden and the Nordic countries, including purchasing Swedish Global Eye surveillance planes for Arctic sovereignty.

4

Canada is pursuing a hybrid relationship with the European Union, including joint military procurement and funding, bypassing the U.S. entirely.

5

Ukraine’s President Zelensky publicly rejected U.S.-Russia talks that would require Ukraine to cede territory, stating 'you can't make decisions about us without us.'

…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus

Chapters
0:00
2 min

Hegseth Banned from Normandy After D-Day Speech

You have to be a pretty colossal dipshit to screw up a D-Day commemoration ceremony.

Highlight
2:00
2 min

Hegseth's Speech: A Political Attack on Europe

A clip of Hegseth's speech reveals his claim that European beaches are being 'stormed' by dangerous ideologies and illegal immigrants, framing the event as a political warning rather than a solemn remembrance.

4:00
2 min

Global Backlash: Persona Non Grata Across the World

The ambassador to Denmark has to hide when he goes out, wearing a cap and pretending he's not who he is.

Highlight
6:00
3 min

Canada's Rejection of U.S. Hegemony

If the Chinese did this, if the Russians did this, there would be complete outrage.

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9:00
3 min

Canada's Military Pivot to Europe and the Nordic Countries

We're defending it from obviously Russia, but now we're also defending it from the United States.

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High-Impact Quotes
It's coming for you, Donald. The Epstein files, they're coming for you. The FBI files that the Justice Department suppressed with these horrific allegations.
Charlie Angus15:32
We're defending it from obviously Russia, but now we're also defending it from the United States.
Charlie Angus10:06
As long as they think that they can push us around because again this is the anniversary of when our Canadian troops all our young men and boys landed in Normandy to help the Europeans fight fascism and we come from a long line of fascist fighters so get in line Donald, we'll take you on next.
Charlie Angus16:54
Speakers

Hosts

BenRon Filipkowski

Guest

Charlie Angus
Topics Discussed
d-day commemoration95%pete hegseth controversy90%us-canada relations88%canada sovereignty85%multipolar world order82%u.s. foreign policy backlash80%nordic defense alliance78%ukraine sovereignty75%
People & Brands

Canada

place

22xPositive

Donald Trump

person

18xNegative

Charlie Angus

person

15xPositive

Pete Hegseth

person

12xNegative

Ukraine

place

8xPositive

European Union

organization

7xPositive

Ron Filipkowski

person

6xNeutral

Sweden

place

6xPositive

Vladimir Putin

person

5xNegative

Midas Canada

organization

5xPositive

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