The David Pakman Show
Trump sacrifices Vance to save failing presidency
David Pakman dissects Trump's foreign policy actions in Iran and Venezuela, alleging economic self-interest and a pattern of undermining allies, alongside exposing misleading tax claims and the erosion of US diplomatic credibility.
This is a really strange way to "win" a war
Donald Trump's erratic policy reversals on the Strait of Hormuz and his late-night social media rants reveal a concerning cognitive decline, while a recent authoritarian defeat in Hungary offers a counter-narrative to the perceived permanence of Trumpism.
Global abandonment of Trump as he passes 1 year in office
One year into his second term, Donald Trump faces devastating economic data on tariffs, plummeting approval ratings, and international condemnation for erratic behavior, including a bizarre letter threatening Denmark over Greenland.
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