8/5/25: Trump cracks as MAGA wonders if they've been conned

-- On the Show: -- The Matt Gaetz ethics report is out and it concludes that Gaetz committed statutory rape and paid a teenager for sex -- Former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz panics over the publication of his ethics report and sues to try to stop the release -- President Joe Biden commutes 37 federal death sentences, equivalent to more than 92% of all sentences -- Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues to hone her political instincts and communication skills -- Growing confusion within MAGA about whether they are supposed to follow and support Donald Trump or Elon Musk's opinions on issues -- The Elon Musk plan to pay for his tax cut by cutting Social Security and Medicare -- A deep dive into the MAGA culture war cash grab -- An exploration of why red states struggle in every area compared to blue states, on average -- Before the holiday break, David dives into the voicemail line as a reminder of why he stopped taking live calls -- On the Bonus Show: Plans for The David Pakman Show in 2025 ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com  🛏️ Eight Sleep: Get $350 OFF the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/pakman 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

24 Joulu 20241h 2min

-- On the Show: -- The "President Musk" meme is working as Donald Trump is increasingly triggered and terrified -- Donald Trump starts to turn on Elon Musk during his speech at Turning Points USA's America Fest -- MAGA on MAGA conflict grows as Laura Loomer and Milo Yiannopoulos get into a wild argument at America Fest -- A demoralized and pathetic Matt Gaetz resurfaces and self-humiliates -- A deep dive into why Donald Trump won and Kamala Harris lost -- As Republicans increasingly question supporting Donald Trump's ideas, his mass deportation plan is increasingly in doubt -- Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger reportedly resurfaces in a dementia care facility after being gone from Congress for six months -- Republican Governor of Arkansas Sarah Huckabee Sanders wildly claims that Arkansas is the best state in the country to move to, a claim not supported by any set of facts -- On the Bonus Show: President Biden signs stopgap funding bill into law to avoid shutdown, Trump says he'll take control of Panama Canal if "rip off" continues, Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Senator Marco Rubio, much more... -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep: Get 25% OFF and 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman  🛏️ Eight Sleep: Get $350 OFF the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/pakman -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

23 Joulu 20241h 2min

-- On the Show: -- Exposing and explaining the Republican Social Security scam -- Republican Congressman Andy Barr wildly claims that the American people voted for Elon Musk to get as much power as he is currently getting from Trump -- Hakeem Jeffries has no idea whether Donald Trump or Elon Musk are in charge of the Republican Party -- Donald Trump resurfaces at Mar-a-Lago with a bizarre mullet, looking very run down -- Donald Trump voters are about to get what they deserve, and it's nothing to gloat about -- Users continue to flee Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, and Bluesky continues to grow as a viable alternative -- Exploring the important media differences between independence, bias, neutrality, and objectivity -- This week's Friday Feedback -- On the Bonus Show: Fani Willis removed from Georgia case against Trump, and much more... 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

20 Joulu 202459min

-- On the Show: -- President Joe Biden grants a major outgoing interview to independent progressive media outlet Meidas Touch, and is interviewed by Ben Meiselas -- New polling from the Washington Post reveals that most of the country dislikes Donald Trump's promised agenda, yet he still won -- The upcoming "I told you so" situation that is about to develop will be devastating to Trump and Harris voters alike -- Former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz panics over news that the ethics investigation into him will be released -- Detailing the upcoming Republican and billionaire assault on Social Security -- Democratic Senator Dick Durbin snaps at CNN's Manu Raju when asked about a forthcoming proposal to increase Congressional salaries -- The Donald Trump vs Elon Musk drama appears to be starting -- Question as to whether Elon Musk is really in charge surface again after Trump caves to Musk on a funding bill resolution -- On the Bonus Show: SCOTUS will hear TikTok ban challenge, Congressman Tom Massie becomes first to say he won't vote for Speaker Mike Johnson, the real reason Nancy Mace is always on TV, much more... 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

19 Joulu 20241h 3min

-- On the Show: -- Sasha Abramsky, freelance journalist and The Nation magazine's Western States correspondent, joins David to discuss the terrifying reality of Project 2025 -- David talks about his meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House discussing the online creator ecosystem and media environment -- A disoriented Donald Trump holds a bizarre press conference at Mar-a-Lago, riddled with lies, distortions, and confusion -- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene fully embraces the vaccines-cause-autism conspiracy theory -- Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville parrots anti-vaccine propaganda in the context of RFK Jr's nomination by Donald Trump to be Secretary of Health and Human Services -- A deep dive into why trickle down, supply side economics, including the sort of tax cuts favored by Donald Trump, cannot possibly work to help the economy -- As the US Tiktok ban looms, questions rise about what might stop it, and the future of the platform in the United States -- On the Bonus Show: Police ID 15-year-old girl as Wisconsin church shooter, AOC loses key vote for committee leadership, DC cafe banning people under age 30, much more... 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman  ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🧴Geologie: Use code PAKMAN70 for 70% OFF your skin care trial set at https://geolog.ie/PAKMAN70 -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

18 Joulu 20241h 5min

-- On the Show: -- International students are being warned to return to the US before Trump's inauguration, and visa holders are being advised the same way -- Donald Trump and RFK Jr will consider ending the childhood vaccination program -- Steve Bannon calls for the prosecution and imprisonment of media figures, and suggests Trump run again in 2028 -- Senator Bernie Sanders concedes that the US is indeed already an oligarchy, and getting worse -- A recent clip of Donald Trump talking about buying apples at the grocery store reminds us that the elites have no idea what normal people are going through -- Donald Trump's deportation plan, if carried out, will destroy the American economy -- David announces that he will stop deliberately mispronouncing the names of people he does not respect -- Widespread reports claims that Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is bombing during her meetings with Senators on Capitol Hill -- An ABC news affiliate is the latest to promote "things in the sky" fearmongering, this time struggling to identify Venus -- On the Bonus Show: Trump suing Des Moines register, fake electors from 2020 casting his 2024 votes, DC woman fired for saying she wouldn't serve Trump officials, and much more... 👩‍🎓 The 431 Exchange: Help us reach our goal by donating at https://431exchange.org/pakman 😁 Zippix Toothpicks: Code PAKMAN10 saves you 10% at https://zippixtoothpicks.com 🪒 Henson Shaving: Use code DAVIDP for free shave cream at https://hensonshaving.com/davidp 📰 Subscribe to The Washington Post for just $0.50/week at https://washingtonpost.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

17 Joulu 20241h 1min

-- On the Show: -- A new Trump "resistance" isn't going to cut it this time, and what is truly needed is an enduring opposition -- ABC News settles defamation lawsuit for $15 million with Donald Trump, a disastrous move that Trump will tout as a huge victory over the "fake news media" -- Donald Trump admits that bringing grocery prices down, an important pillar of his campaign, is unlikely to happen -- Reversing his campaign rhetoric, Donald Trump admits that he does know about Project 2025 and that some of it is "very good" -- The MAGA agenda likely to be ushered in during Donald Trump's second term is likely to destroy the Republican Party from within -- Governor Larry Hogan posts a warning to Twitter about "drones" that he saw over his house, which are actually merely stars in the sky -- Elon Musk is slowly taking control of Donald Trump's incoming government -- Peter Thiel gives what is possibly the worst answer of any interview ever during a conversation with Piers Morgan -- On the Bonus Show: Senator John Fetterman joins Truth Social and calls for a Trump pardon, Trump selects his own Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to lead intelligence advisory board, overdose deaths in the US fell 17% in 1 year, much more... 🌱 Ounce of Hope: Get 20% off with code PAKMAN at https://ounceofhope.com 🛍️ BuildYourStore: Free AI store builder (w/ 3mo Shopify plan for $1) at https://buildyourstore.ai/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep: Get 25% OFF and 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

16 Joulu 20241h 3min

-- On the Show: -- There is now a political movement pushing raw milk, sparked by Donald Trump's victory and his selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services -- Trump supporters are way too confident about the control they have of government now, as history shows they'll lose it after a few years -- Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is backtracking on previous comments as his nomination hangs by a thread -- Fox News host Sean Hannity interviews Pete Hegseth in an attempt to help him get confirmed by the Senate -- Donald Trump is named TIME's "Person of the Year" and backtracks on his campaign promise to lower grocery prices -- Trump picks Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA) -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Biden issues record pardons, House passes bill to add judges, Republicans want to scrap IRS's free tax-filing tool, and much more... 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free baked goods at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🧴Geologie: Use code PAKMAN70 for 70% OFF your skin care trial set at https://geolog.ie/pakman70 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $35 OFF & free shipping at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://athleticgreens.com/pakman  👍 Buy the FÜM Journey Pack and use code PAKMAN for a FREE GIFT at https://tryfum.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- Pakman Discord: https://davidpakman.com/discord -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow -- Leave a Voicemail: (219)-2DAVIDP

13 Joulu 202453min