1/29/25: Trump Press Secy disaster, Medicaid portals shut down

1/29/25: Trump Press Secy disaster, Medicaid portals shut down

-- On the Show: -- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's new Press Secretary, holds her first press briefing and it is an unmitigated disaster -- When asked about soaring egg prices under Donald Trump, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is unable to answer coherently, instead blaming former President Joe Biden -- Donald Trump pulls funding for and thus shuts down Medicaid portals in all fifty US states, creating total chaos until a judge steps in -- It appears that Donald Trump's funding freezes violate the Constitution and federal law -- A man voted for Donald Trump in November, and is now panicking as his own wife has been deported -- Former Vice President Mike Pence publishes an attack video against Donald Trump, pointing out Trump's hypocrisy in past statements about his now-nominee to Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr -- Donald Trump's initial approval rating is lower than any President since World War II -- Republican Senators are demanding the Jeffrey Epstein files, even if Donald Trump does not want them released -- On the Bonus Show: Americans sour on Trump's early moves, Greenlanders reject idea of joining the US, Google Maps will change "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" 💻 Sponsored by Aura: Try it free for 2 weeks! See if your data is safe at https://aura.com/pakman 🖥️ UPLIFT Desk: Get up to $300 OFF and 4 free accessories at https://upliftdesk.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 50% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman ☕ Beam melatonin hot cocoa: Code PAKMAN for up to 40% OFF at https://shopbeam.com/pakman 💻 Get Private Internet Access for 83% OFF + 4 months free at https://www.piavpn.com/David 🛌 Helix Sleep: Get 25% OFF and 2 free pillows at https://helixsleep.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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