Trump Gets Banned from Saudi Military Bases!!!

The MeidasTouch Podcast18mMay 7, 2026

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The MeidasTouch Podcast breaks down a dramatic geopolitical shift: Saudi Arabia has banned the United States from using its military bases and airspace, a move attributed to Donald Trump's unilateral announcement of 'Project Freedom'—a plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The episode reveals that Saudi Crown Prince MBS was furious over being blindsided by Trump's social media announcement, which escalated regional tensions and undermined ongoing diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan. This breach of trust, combined with Trump's history of exaggerated claims about Saudi investments (like the infamous $600 billion lie), led MBS to cut ties, suspend U.S. military access, and redirect investments away from the U.S. The podcast dismantles the narrative of a looming U.S.-Iran deal, exposing it as fabricated by Axios, which allegedly leaked market-moving information to insiders. The episode paints a picture of a chaotic foreign policy driven by ego, misinformation, and broken alliances, with Saudi Arabia now asserting its independence from Trump's erratic leadership.

Key Takeaways
1

Saudi Arabia has banned U.S. military use of its bases and airspace after being blindsided by Trump’s 'Project Freedom' announcement.

2

Trump’s unilateral social media diplomacy damaged trust with MBS, who cited broken promises and lack of consultation as reasons for the rift.

3

The claimed U.S.-Iran deal was a fabrication; the 'memorandum of understanding' was actually a list of non-negotiable demands rejected by Iran.

4

Axios is accused of leaking false news to manipulate markets, with evidence suggesting coordinated trading ahead of the report.

5

Saudi Arabia is redirecting investments away from the U.S., signaling a major realignment in Middle East alliances.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Breaking: Saudi Arabia Bans U.S. Military Access

Saudi Arabia has banned, has blocked, has prohibited the United States from using Air Force bases in Saudi Arabia and airspace over Saudi Arabia.

Highlight
2:25
3 min

Trump’s Project Freedom and the Saudi Backlash

You're doing it again? In late February, you and Netanyahu go and invade Iran and you don't tell me you're going to even do it...

Highlight
5:50
3 min

The Myth of Saudi Investment and Trump’s Lies

Trump just lying and making up numbers. Saudi Arabia doesn't have this amount of money in its annual GDP anywhere near this yet alone to give all of this money to the United States.

Highlight
9:10
4 min

Axios and the Fake Deal Narrative

This is America's wish list until it becomes reality. Americans will not obtain through a failed war what they failed to gain in face-to-face negotiations.

Highlight
13:20
5 min

Iran’s Rejection and the New Status Quo

Iran has rejected the U.S. demands—seen as a weaker version of the Obama deal—and insists on security guarantees and sanctions relief before nuclear talks.

High-Impact Quotes
Saudi Arabia has banned, has blocked, has prohibited the United States from using Air Force bases in Saudi Arabia and airspace over Saudi Arabia.
MeidasTouch1:02
Viral: 95.0
Axios coordinated news with market insiders, leaking CME order information via phone calls up to 30 minutes before the market opened and closed prints.
MeidasTouch14:14
Viral: 93.0
This is America's wish list until it becomes reality. Americans will not obtain through a failed war what they failed to gain in face-to-face negotiations.
MeidasTouch10:30
Viral: 90.0
Speakers

Host

MeidasTouch
Topics Discussed
U.S.-Saudi Relations95%Trump's Foreign Policy90%Project Freedom88%Fake News and Markets87%Iran-U.S. Diplomacy85%Geopolitical Escalation82%Media Manipulation80%Saudi Investment Claims78%
People & Brands

Donald Trump

person

25xNegative

Saudi Arabia

place

18xNegative

Axios

media

15xNegative

Iran

place

14xNeutral

Mohammed bin Salman

person

12xNegative

MBS

person

12xNegative

Project Freedom

other

10xNegative

Strait of Hormuz

other

10xNeutral

Barack Ravid

person

8xNegative

Pakistan

place

6xNeutral

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