The David Pakman Show

-- On the Show:

-- FBI Director Kash Patel faces reports of heavy drinking and being too intoxicated for staff to wake him during critical moments

-- Military advisers reportedly block Trump from the Situation Room during a rescue mission due to concerns about impulsive decisions

-- House Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over alleged unauthorized war actions and mishandling classified information

-- Reports describe Donald Trump privately expressing fear, anger, and concern about the political and military consequences of the Iran war

-- Donald Trump speaks to Turning Point USA in an effort to emphasize his Christian credentials, which have recently come under scrutiny

-- Donald Trump delivers a confusing speech with contradictory statements about religion, the Iran war, and his second-term policies

-- Donald Trump signs an order to speed up psychedelic drug review while joined by Joe Rogan and makes unusual remarks

-- Former Donald Trump supporters publicly criticize him as racist and corrupt while expressing regret for past support

-- On the Bonus Show: Tariff refunds start being issued, MTG raises questions about the Trump assassination attempt, RFK Jr. once cut off a road-killed raccoon’s penis, and much more...

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(00:00) Start(01:23) Concerns raised about Kash Patel’s drinking(09:24) Advisers restrict Trump’s role in Iran mission(19:27) Democrats file impeachment against Hegseth(25:39) New details on Trump behind the scenes(33:56) Trump’s late-night posts draw attention(40:21) Trump's religion comments stun supporters(48:11) Joe Rogan joins Trump at psychedelics signing event(56:55) Former supporters criticize Trump
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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations

-- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech featuring misleading claims about taxes on tips and moments where he appears disengaged

-- Jessica Tarlov challenges Donald Trump’s approval ratings on Fox News, prompting an angry response from Donald Trump on social media

-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson and other former allies in a series of hostile posts, revealing fractures within his political coalition

-- Lauren Boebert comments on misconduct in Congress and distances herself from certain political associations

-- Private equity firms quietly acquire YouTube channels, raising concerns about transparency, editorial independence, and audience trust

-- Rep. Troy Nehls compares Donald Trump to Jesus, highlighting the cult-like nature of the Trump movement

-- The Friday Feedback segment

-- On the Bonus Show: Stocks rally over suspicion that the Iran war is ending, the California governor's race is wide open following Swalwell's departure, Pete Hegseth quotes a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump comments coldly on Epstein victims

(09:14) Trump continues to mislead on 'no tax on tips'

(20:54) Jessica Tarlov challenges Trump’s approval ratings

(28:39) Trump criticizes Tucker Carlson and former allies

(34:01) Boebert addresses misconduct concerns in Congress

(42:03) A look into private equity involvement in YouTube channels

(50:50) Republican compares Trump to Jesus

(55:42) Friday Feedback segment

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-- On the Show

-- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David

-- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a series of inconsistent answers on war with Iran, midterms, and energy policy

-- Karoline Leavitt claims gas prices are falling, promotes misleading figures, and deflects criticism during a press conference

-- JD Vance faces a weak event turnout at a TPUSA event while Erika Kirk cancels her appearance citing serious threats and backlash

-- Dr. Mehmet Oz says on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast that the President suggested diet soda could kill cancer cells

-- Donald Trump supporters continue to react negatively to an AI-generated image he posted depicting himself as Jesus

-- New data shows consumer sentiment hits a record low under Donald Trump as inflation rises and economic confidence drops

-- Donald Trump records sharply negative approval on tax policy as voters react to higher costs and all-around frustration with him

-- On the Bonus Show: Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, Virginia joins the popular vote interstate compact, Meta faces blowback over facial recognition glasses, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump discusses Iran war in Bartiromo interview

(14:52) Karoline Leavitt spins gas prices to say they are falling

(25:07) JD Vance speaks at Turning Point USA event

(37:08) Dr Oz says Trump thought diet soda kills cancer cells

(45:11) Trump supporters express anger with him over Jesus image

(51:03) Consumer sentiment reaches record low

(55:27) Poll shows declining approval for Trump tax policy

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump claims he posted an image of himself as a doctor while denying it resembles Jesus and faces criticism from right-wing allies

-- Donald Trump clashes with Riley Gaines despite previously supporting her as she responds by reaffirming loyalty and downplaying the conflict

-- Reports describe widespread use of stimulants and sedatives in Donald Trump’s White House as a factor in chaotic behavior

-- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly questions Donald Trump’s mental fitness and calls for action after controversial remarks

-- Early 2028 election discussions show a gap between media narratives and polling data for both parties

-- Growing tipping expectations across industries frustrate consumers as prices rise and social pressure to tip increases

-- On the Bonus Show: Updates from Argentina, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump faces backlash over Jesus image

(07:31) Trump and Riley Gaines clash publicly

(16:37) Claims surface about White House staff access to medication

(24:29) MTG questions Trump’s recent behavior

(33:43) Early 2028 polling shows uncertainty

(46:39) Tipping expectations continue to rise

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil

-- A look back at 2018, when Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, establishing the origins of the current conflict

-- Donald Trump publicly undermines Vice President JD Vance while Vance attempts to negotiate peace talks with Iran

-- Donald Trump issues a series of aggressive social media posts claiming total military victory over Iran despite ongoing conflict

-- Donald Trump discusses issuing sweeping preemptive pardons for anyone within close physical proximity to the Oval Office

-- The Trump administration fails to meet its self-imposed deadlines for resolving the ongoing conflict with Iran

-- Donald Trump promotes misleading claims about tax cuts on tips while using an unsuspecting DoorDash driver as part of a political stunt

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump upsets Christians with a Truth Social post, continues to attack the Pope, and much more...

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(00:00) The truth about Trump’s oil war(07:15) Revisiting 2018 when Trump left the Iran deal(16:58) Trump publicly criticizes JD Vance(22:48) Trump claims military victory in Iran(30:30) Trump considers sweeping preemptive pardons(38:50) Trump misses a self-imposed deadline for Iran(46:20) Trump tricks DoorDash driver in political stunt  

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