The David Pakman Show 11/26/25: Leaked call exposes Trump as approval craters, Republicans raise alarm
Nov 26, 2025
A leaked call reveals Steve Witkoff coaching Russian officials on how to flatter Trump. In public, Trump misreads this manipulation while struggling to answer key policy questions, losing credibility on various fronts. Polls show his approval plummeting in states he previously won, especially among independents. Meanwhile, debate arises over leadership at the FBI amid reports of Kash Patel's misuse of resources. Plus, Turning Point USA hints at a post-Trump future with J.D. Vance emerging as a potential successor.
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Approval Falling Across Red States
- New YouGov polling shows Trump's approval is underwater in 20 states he won, signaling a broad, not regional, collapse.
- Pakman links this decline to economic issues, the shutdown, and growing independent voter dissatisfaction.
Coalition Erosion, Not Full Defection
- Despite declines, Trump's base remains strong while moderates and independents drift away.
- Pakman warns this coalition erosion could imperil Republican hold on the House in 2026.
Unite Around Anti-Corruption
- Pakman urges cross-party focus on anti-corruption as a potential area of common ground for 2026.
- He suggests uniting voters around corruption rather than expecting agreement on policy specifics.
