Pod Save America MAGA Media Turns on Trump (feat. David Pakman)
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Apr 19, 2026 
David Pakman, progressive political commentator and longtime digital media creator, joins a lively talk on the growing rift between Trump and MAGA influencers. They dig into whether the backlash is real, Trump’s scramble to shift attention back to the economy, and why right-wing media keeps dominating online while Democrats struggle to build a rival machine.
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Iran May Fade But Price Spikes Still Hurt Trump
- Pakman thinks Iran's political effect could fade by November if gas prices and inflation ease in the final weeks before voting.
- Pfeiffer argues Trump still damaged himself by looking out of control and visibly raising prices through war and tariffs.
Trump Cannot Sell A Bad Economy He Owns
- Trump wants to pivot back to the economy, but Pfeiffer says he is bad at selling pain he caused because he cannot admit fault or empathize.
- Pakman notes his tax promises are mostly deductions, so many tipped workers save only a few hundred dollars.
The DoorDash Grandma Stunt Had Viral Potential
- Trump handing McDonald's to the DoorDash grandmother showed how his staged events can break out online even when pundits mock them.
- Pfeiffer says the McDonald's stunt in 2024 went viral because fans, click-seekers, and Democrats all spread it.