The David Pakman Show A truly bad day for people who care about reality
Mar 5, 2026
Senator Chris Murphy, Connecticut lawmaker on Foreign Relations and Judiciary committees, discusses U.S. military action in Iran and congressional options to limit presidential war powers. He frames the strikes as a war and warns about unclear goals and the risks of a ground invasion. He also explains how Senators might force debate and funding votes to check executive authority.
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Trump Treats Primaries As Loyalty Tests
- Donald Trump treats primary contests like loyalty tests rather than democratic processes.
- David Pakman highlights Trump's demand that the Texas Senate primary stop and his insistence that the loser of his non-endorsement must quit, showing authoritarian instincts.
Congresswoman Asks Noem If She’s Sleeping With Lewandowski
- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove asked Kristi Noem directly under oath whether she was having a sexual affair with Corey Lewandowski.
- Noem called it tabloid garbage and never issued a direct denial while her husband sat visibly upset behind her during testimony.
Shadow Advisors Create Oversight and Security Risks
- The Noem–Lewandowski story raises governance concerns about unelected influencers inside agencies.
- David Pakman notes shadow advisors with no formal title can create conflicts of interest and compromise national security oversight.