The David Pakman Show

Ruben Gallego, U.S. Senator from Arizona and Iraq War veteran, weighs in on recent military strikes and their legality. He discusses how the actions clash with campaign promises and spark backlash within the base. Conversation covers soaring gas prices, economic fallout, and the political timing ahead of midterms.

A sudden US-Israel strike kills Iran's supreme leader and sparks regional retaliation. Discussion of unclear objectives, rising American casualties, and operational security failures. Debate over regime change, legal authority, and the risk of the president using emergency powers to affect midterm elections. A striking note on low American literacy and how it shapes political messaging.

Texas political turmoil and competitive primaries threaten the state's GOP dominance. New Jeffrey Epstein materials raise fresh scrutiny of Trump and the Justice Department. Claims surface that ICE and CBP approved massive weapons purchases and that ICE training was curtailed with unconstitutional instructions. A TV confrontation exposes hypocrisy over private jet travel.

Rising numbers of Americans are relocating abroad as concerns about guns, healthcare costs, safety, and childcare drive decisions. A controversial surgeon general hearing raises questions about conflicts, credibility, and vaccine stances. New polling suggests worries about a leading politician's stability. Political maneuvering over missing files, Medicaid funding, and deportation rhetoric also take center stage.

They dissect a rambling SOTU full of false claims and theatrical stunts. They fact-check economic boasts like Dow 50,000 and tariff promises. They examine GOP spin, wavering voter reactions, and a stumbling media defense. They raise questions about withheld DOJ documents tied to Epstein and show how global markets undercut claims of U.S. economic dominance.

A rundown of Trump’s State of the Union theatrics and repeated factual slip-ups. Tension with Iran and confusing claims about Operation Midnight Hammer. Vague manufacturing promises and aggressive tariff threats on social media. Moments that suggest cognitive issues are examined alongside partisan blame over economic hardships.

Michael Wolff, journalist and bestselling author famous for books on Trump, joins to discuss Trump's return to power and the Epstein scandal. They cover Trump’s attacks on the Supreme Court and his public fights with Republican leaders. Conversation also touches on succession anxieties, Truth Social rants, and polling showing weakened support.

A heated look at GOP resistance to Trump’s push to ban mail voting. A debate over whether protesters’ funding can be treated like domestic terrorism and the First Amendment risks. Economists clash over who pays tariffs and whether the economy is truly strong. Frustration grows inside Trump’s circle over broken promises and scandal fallout.

Coverage jumps from a royal arrest tied to the Epstein saga to reports that Trump may be considering military action against Iran. Scenes of public gaffes, from rambling remarks to dozing off, raise questions about judgment and transparency. Conversations probe unexplained bruising, muddled press performances, and fraught answers from Trump family members about business and crypto ties.

-- On the Show -- Dr. Frank George, psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, joins us to discuss why he believes Donald Trump likely has Frontotemporal dementia, citing his disinhibition, confabulations, and changes in speech and gait -- Price hikes are soaring across the economy as the Trump administration panics over the political consequences of tariffs and trade wars raising costs for consumers -- Trump officials organize religious worship inside the Pentagon, violating the Constitution and mixing government authority with religion -- Republican Congressman Buddy Carter says warrants are inconvenient, showing how political leaders treat constitutional rights as obstacles to government power -- Vice President JD Vance makes awkward statements about deportation and polling while lacking charisma and failing to demonstrate leadership qualities -- Steve Bannon privately told Jeffrey Epstein that Trump should be removed from office under the 25th Amendment, revealing private doubts behind public loyalty -- Trump’s longtime allies and supporters publicly express anger and concern over his handling of the Epstein issue, signaling cracks in his political coalition -- On the Bonus Show: Russia-Ukraine peace talks end with no breakthrough, food companies are rebranding due to changing demand, daycare centers in California struggle to compete due to free preschool, and much more... 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start(01:17) Tariff price hikes surge(08:20) Pentagon religious services controversy(15:56) Buddy Carter dismisses warrants(21:53) JD Vance awkward deportation comments(31:18) Dr Frank George interview(49:00) Bannon backed 25th Amendment(54:22) MAGA backlash over Epstein   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices