10/16/25: Protests incoming, MAGA terrified, Bernie and AOC tell it like it is

-- On the Show: -- Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, Democrat from Arizona's 7th congressional district, joins us to discuss the delay in her swearing-in and how it connects to the Republican effort to block the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files -- Donald Trump panics as the upcoming No Kings protests grow into potentially the largest demonstrations since his return to office, with Fox News hosts warning people to stay away -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rants that peaceful No Kings protests threaten paychecks, exposing the administration's paranoia and detachment from reality -- Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warn that Trump's one-year ACA subsidy plan is a political trap designed to spike premiums right after the midterms -- Trump rambles incoherently about Chuck Schumer, Venezuela, and nuclear wars, revealing confusion and delusion during a bizarre press event -- Trump slurs through donor remarks while bragging about multimillion-dollar checks and obsessing over White House décor -- Nancy Pelosi shuts down a right-wing reporter pushing a false January 6th conspiracy, calling out MAGA lies and refusing to play along with bad-faith attacks -- JD Vance defends GOP officials caught in a pro-Hitler group chat and falsely blames leftists for political violence -- On the Bonus Show: A judge halts Trump's shutdown layoffs, Capitol Police investigate a swastika found in a representative's office, the US revokes the visas of six foreigners over Charlie Kirk comments, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥄 Use code PAKMAN for $5 off Magic Spoon at https://magicspoon.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:10) Trump panics over protests (06:21) Treasury official fears protests (11:19) Sanders/Ocasio-Cortez on healthcare trap (20:16) Trump rambling at press event (29:37) Trump slurs donor remarks (35:28) Adelita Grijalva interview (49:52) Pelosi shuts down reporter (54:42) JD Vance defends young Republicans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices