The David Pakman Show

A truly bad day for people who care about reality
Donald Trump's authoritarian demands to halt a Texas primary, the administration's 'feeling-based' justification for war with Iran, and ongoing lack of transparency regarding Trump's health and alleged government misconduct reveal a pattern of disregard for democratic processes and accountability.

Power slips as allies spiral, Trump’s control collapsing
David Pakman dissects the perceived decline of Donald Trump's control, highlighting his allies' public struggles, his own health and cognitive issues, and the broader implications for US accountability and foreign policy.

GOP prepares for life after Trump as strongman loses control
David Pakman predicts the end of the MAGA movement with Trump's presidency, detailing how his health decline, political unpopularity, and the 'authoritarian paradox' are causing his allies to prepare for a post-Trump GOP.
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