12/2/22: Madison Cawthorn's Farewell Address, Small Government MAGA Hypocrisy

-- On the Show: -- Sunny Hostin confronts Cheryl Hines on The View, calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dangerously unqualified to lead HHS as the audience reacts skeptically -- Donald Trump hosts a $1 million-per-person Mar-a-Lago dinner through his super PAC to fund MAGA loyalists, while Florida passes a law protecting his estate -- Trump supporters complain they never received the pricey “Trump watches” they ordered, exposing yet another grift using Trump’s name for profit -- Joe Rogan criticizes Trump’s hypocrisy on criminal justice reform, acknowledging the left’s stance after previously endorsing him before the election -- Trump lashes out at Time magazine for an unflattering cover photo, ranting late at night about the image online -- Sean Duffy falsely claims massive No Kings protests are funded by George Soros, while grassroots crowds show genuine anger that MAGA media refuses to believe -- Some Trump voters begin expressing regret online as they face economic and social fallout from his policies but still remain loyal to him -- Eric Trump falsely accuses Jack Smith of planting evidence on his dad months before Smith was even appointed -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: John Bolton gets indicted as part of Trump’s revenge tour, highlights from the New York City mayoral debate, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 💪 AG1 is offering you a FREE $76 GIFT when you sign up at https://drinkag1.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 🤢 Reliefband: Use code PAKMAN for 20% OFF and free shipping at https://reliefband.com 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.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 (01:03) Cheryl Hines defends RFK Jr.’s qualifications (10:00) Trump hosts $1M-per-person Mar-a-Lago fundraiser (12:58) Complaints over missing expensive Trump watches (18:53) Joe Rogan critiques Trump’s hypocrisy on justice (25:02) Trump lashes out at Time magazine cover (31:09) Sean Duffy falsely blames Soros for protests (37:52) Some Trump voters express regret online (43:01) Eric Trump makes false accusation (48:50) Friday Feedback segment

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David speaks with career public defender Eliza Orlins about the growing scope of ICE-enabled surveillance and why it should concern everyone, not just non-citizens. Orlins outlines a sprawling, largely unaccountable dragnet powered by commercial data brokers, license-plate readers, toll and DMV records, app-based location tracking, and an emerging push for real-time social-media monitoring—often sidestepping warrants and eroding Fourth Amendment protections. The pair discuss how these tools can be repurposed beyond immigration to target journalists, dissenters, and protest movements, and how legal guardrails like Posse Comitatus or voting-rights protections are being weakened in practice, even when they still exist on paper. They also focus on practical safety for this weekend’s protests: consider leaving your phone at home, don’t post identifiable photos of others, avoid engaging with agitators, and if approached by police, assert your right to remain silent and ask if you’re free to leave. Despite the dark backdrop, Orlins emphasizes “joy as resistance” and points to the research suggesting that sustained, nonviolent participation at scale—the 3.5% threshold—can still check authoritarian drift. Follow Eliza Orlins on social media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizaorlins  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eorlins/  Substack: https://substack.com/@elizaorlins

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-- 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

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-- On the Show: -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, the Israel-Gaza peace deal, and much more… -- Democrats face potential loss of 19 seats in 2026 due to Supreme Court redistricting decisions and voter fear, despite Trump’s failures -- Federal agents under Trump use tear gas on Chicago residents and police after a Border Patrol SUV chase, injuring children and cops -- Trump lies, misstates grocery prices, threatens Boston and Los Angeles sports, and seemingly expels a tonsil stone during remarks -- Trump makes bizarre and insensitive comments at a Charlie Kirk memorial, including sniper and electoral college rants -- Eric Trump claims God saved his father from a shooter but not Charlie Kirk, raising questions about religious logic -- Trump publicly favors Hamas over rival Gaza militias, contradicting U.S. law and signaling support for authoritarian control -- Gavin Newsom exposes Trump’s confused remarks on California wildfires and imaginary water valves, highlighting signs of cognitive decline -- Leaked Telegram chats reveal young GOP leaders joking about Hitler, racism, and violence, causing party-wide scandal and calls for resignations -- On the Bonus Show: The Supreme Court will consider further gutting the Voting Rights Act, gun crime cases fall as federal agents prioritize immigration enforcement, Trump is giving Argentina $20 billion to help Javier Milei, and much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.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 (01:03) Democrats risk losing seats (07:46) Federal agents clash in Chicago (16:44) Trump’s chaotic cabinet meeting (24:10) Kirk memorial marred by Trump (29:37) Eric Trump’s God comments (36:45) Jake Auchincloss interview (51:46) Trump praises Hamas (56:40) Trump wildfire lies continue (1:00:31) Young Republicans scandal

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump gushes over Egypt’s brutal dictator Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for “low crime,” praising a regime known for torture and sham elections -- Trump gets caught on a hot mic chatting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto about his sons, bragging about “unlimited cash,” and fumbling through awkward foreign exchanges -- Trump urges Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a foreign speech, exposing his authoritarian mindset and confusion about his own presidency -- Trump rambles through praise for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while drenched in sweat, leaving world leaders visibly uncomfortable -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio flatters Trump but not enough, forcing an instant correction as Trump demands ever-greater praise in a display of insecurity and control -- Trump openly admits he values Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for her loyalty and looks, revealing his transactional and sexist view of those around him -- Vice President JD Vance dodges questions about bribery and collapses under George Stephanopoulos’s pressure, exposing his evasive playbook and fragile composure -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly sounds coherent while discussing legislation and inflation, leaving even her critics wondering if she’s glitching or changing course -- Trump’s latest “exceptional health” update hides a series of worrying issues after another visit to Walter Reed, sparking doubts about transparency -- Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash from his own right-wing base over his Hindu faith, showing how his extremist rhetoric has turned against him -- On the Bonus Show: News outlets object to new Pentagon reporting rules, the Trump administration considers selling student loan debt to private investors, airports refuse to air Kristi Noem's partisan message to travelers, and much more... 👩‍❤️‍👨 Try the Paired App FREE for 7 days and get 25% OFF at https://paired.com/pakman 🥐 Wildgrain: Use code PAKMAN for $30 off & free croissants FOR LIFE at https://wildgrain.com/pakman 🩳 SHEATH Underwear: Code PAKMAN for 20% OFF at https://sheathunderwear.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/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 (01:23) Trump praises Egypt’s dictator el-Sisi (06:24) Trump caught on hot mic Indonesia (12:13) Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu (21:07) Trump praises Orbán and Meloni leaders (26:59) Trump criticizes Rubio flattery insufficiency (29:58) Trump values Leavitt for loyalty, looks (35:30) JD Vance dodges bribery questions (42:16) MTG sounds coherent discussing legislation (50:40) Trump health update sparks transparency doubts (58:49) Ramaswamy criticized for Hindu faith

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-- On the Bonus Show: A judge who ruled against Trump has her house burn down, AOC tells supporters to “laugh at” Stephen Miller’s “insecure masculinity,” Trump announces a White House UFC event on his birthday, and much more…   Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership  Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com/  Buy David's book: https://davidpakman.com/book

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump appears half-asleep during Andy Ngo’s speech as Pam Bondi vows to “destroy Antifa,” revealing a bizarre authoritarian tone -- Even Fox News acknowledges Trump's tariffs are driving up prices, with coffee costs soaring and small businesses paying the price -- Fox News scrambles to defend Trump’s mental fitness as critics highlight growing signs of confusion and erratic behavior -- A real-time breakdown shows how Donald Trump turns fringe lies into mainstream talking points through repetition and right-wing media echo -- Kristi Noem prays with ICE agents before sending them into communities, blurring church-state lines and framing state violence as divine mission -- Republican soybean farmers who once backed Trump now blame his trade wars and tariffs for devastating their livelihoods -- Reports from major outlets detail Trump’s alarming physical decline, bizarre online behavior, and mounting questions about his health -- Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker condemns Trump and Kristi Noem for militarized raids in Chicago and vows to fight their power grab -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: The Trump Justice Department indicts Letitia James, Trump doesn't win the Nobel Peace Prize, and much more... 🌞 Sponsored by BetterHelp: Get 10% off your 1st month at https://betterhelp.com/pakmanshow 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🤢 Reliefband: Use code PAKMAN for 20% OFF + free shipping at https://reliefband.com 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.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 (01:00) Trump half-asleep during speech (06:43) Tariffs driving up coffee prices (11:26) Fox defends Trump’s mental fitness (14:26) Fringe lies become mainstream talking (23:21) Noem prays with ICE agents (28:50) Farmers blame Trump’s trade wars (37:27) Reports question Trump’s health decline (43:43) Pritzker condemns Trump, Noem raids (50:23) Friday Feedback segment

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-- On the Show: -- Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Senator from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, healthcare funding, the effects of Trump's trade war on her state, and much more… -- Israel and Hamas agree on initial cease-fire terms and a hostage-for-prisoner exchange, bringing cautious hope amid ongoing humanitarian crises -- Senators confront Mike Johnson about the Epstein files and question why Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva has not been sworn in -- Representative Hakeem Jeffries confronts Representative Lawler over Medicaid cuts and refuses to be talked over during a fiery exchange -- Governor J.B. Pritzker challenges Donald Trump, saying if he comes for his people he must come through him -- A Republican military wife calls out Mike Johnson on C-SPAN for refusing to call the House back and criticizes his handling of Obamacare and Trump policies -- Last month, Trump accidentally posted a private message to Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly, pressuring her to prosecute political enemies, including James Comey -- Trump misunderstands habeas corpus during an interview, asking who it is and leaving the topic to Kristi Noem -- Trump admits taking away freedom of speech because he wants to punish flag burners -- Trump is set for a Walter Reed medical evaluation amid concerns about his health, balance, cognition, and recent chronic conditions -- Trump gives a rambling interview claiming tariffs create peace and save lives while boasting about booming restaurant business in Washington D.C. -- On the Bonus Show: The man who allegedly started the Palisades wildfire gets arrested, Katie Porter faces criticism after a contentious interview, gold is having its best year since 1979, and much more... ☕ Trade Coffee: Get 50% off a 1-month trial at https://drinktrade.com/pakman 💵 Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Use code PAKMAN for 10% off at https://ridge.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 60% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.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) Intro (01:15) Israel and Hamas reach cease-fire and hostage swap (05:53) Senators question Mike Johnson on Epstein files (09:12) Hakeem Jeffries clashes with Lawler over Medicaid (16:01) Governor Pritzker challenges Trump directly (21:59) Military wife criticizes Mike Johnson on C-SPAN (29:38) Trump posts private message to Pam Bondi (35:08) Trump confused about habeas corpus (40:21) Tammy Baldwin on shutdown and healthcare (53:03) Trump limits free speech over flag burning (58:28) Trump set for Walter Reed checkup (1:03:11) Trump claims tariffs save lives

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