The David Pakman Show

-- On the Show

-- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David

-- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a series of inconsistent answers on war with Iran, midterms, and energy policy

-- Karoline Leavitt claims gas prices are falling, promotes misleading figures, and deflects criticism during a press conference

-- JD Vance faces a weak event turnout at a TPUSA event while Erika Kirk cancels her appearance citing serious threats and backlash

-- Dr. Mehmet Oz says on Donald Trump Jr.'s podcast that the President suggested diet soda could kill cancer cells

-- Donald Trump supporters continue to react negatively to an AI-generated image he posted depicting himself as Jesus

-- New data shows consumer sentiment hits a record low under Donald Trump as inflation rises and economic confidence drops

-- Donald Trump records sharply negative approval on tax policy as voters react to higher costs and all-around frustration with him

-- On the Bonus Show: Democrats file impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, Virginia joins the popular vote interstate compact, Meta faces blowback over facial recognition glasses, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump discusses Iran war in Bartiromo interview

(14:52) Karoline Leavitt spins gas prices to say they are falling

(25:07) JD Vance speaks at Turning Point USA event

(37:08) Dr Oz says Trump thought diet soda kills cancer cells

(45:11) Trump supporters express anger with him over Jesus image

(51:03) Consumer sentiment reaches record low

(55:27) Poll shows declining approval for Trump tax policy

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump claims he posted an image of himself as a doctor while denying it resembles Jesus and faces criticism from right-wing allies

-- Donald Trump clashes with Riley Gaines despite previously supporting her as she responds by reaffirming loyalty and downplaying the conflict

-- Reports describe widespread use of stimulants and sedatives in Donald Trump’s White House as a factor in chaotic behavior

-- Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly questions Donald Trump’s mental fitness and calls for action after controversial remarks

-- Early 2028 election discussions show a gap between media narratives and polling data for both parties

-- Growing tipping expectations across industries frustrate consumers as prices rise and social pressure to tip increases

-- On the Bonus Show: Updates from Argentina, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump faces backlash over Jesus image

(07:31) Trump and Riley Gaines clash publicly

(16:37) Claims surface about White House staff access to medication

(24:29) MTG questions Trump’s recent behavior

(33:43) Early 2028 polling shows uncertainty

(46:39) Tipping expectations continue to rise

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil

-- A look back at 2018, when Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, establishing the origins of the current conflict

-- Donald Trump publicly undermines Vice President JD Vance while Vance attempts to negotiate peace talks with Iran

-- Donald Trump issues a series of aggressive social media posts claiming total military victory over Iran despite ongoing conflict

-- Donald Trump discusses issuing sweeping preemptive pardons for anyone within close physical proximity to the Oval Office

-- The Trump administration fails to meet its self-imposed deadlines for resolving the ongoing conflict with Iran

-- Donald Trump promotes misleading claims about tax cuts on tips while using an unsuspecting DoorDash driver as part of a political stunt

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump upsets Christians with a Truth Social post, continues to attack the Pope, and much more...

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(00:00) The truth about Trump’s oil war(07:15) Revisiting 2018 when Trump left the Iran deal(16:58) Trump publicly criticizes JD Vance(22:48) Trump claims military victory in Iran(30:30) Trump considers sweeping preemptive pardons(38:50) Trump misses a self-imposed deadline for Iran(46:20) Trump tricks DoorDash driver in political stunt  

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open

-- Hungarian voters remove longtime leader Viktor Orbán from power in a landslide electoral defeat, despite JD Vance campaigning for him

-- Donald Trump makes a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Pope Leo, claiming he supports crime and nuclear weapons

-- Donald Trump engages in a high-volume posting spree on Truth Social during the early morning hours

-- Secretary Pete Buttigieg remains calm while Joe Kernen loses his composure during a heated exchange about economic policy

-- Donald Trump struggles to maintain a logical flow during a phone interview with Maria Bartiromo about energy prices

-- Donald Trump asserts that the outcome of international negotiations is irrelevant because he has already declared victory

-- On the Bonus Show: David shares stories from his trip to Argentina, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump orders naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

(07:23) Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán ousted in election

(16:39) Trump criticizes the Pope, saying he supports crime

(23:36) Trump issues a high volume of overnight social media posts

(33:00) Pete Buttigieg and Joe Kernen clash over Trump's economy

(43:20) Trump discusses energy prices in Fox News interview

(53:14) Trump declares victory regardless of ongoing Iran negotiations

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-- On the Show

-- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire

-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones after they criticize his Iran war, fracturing his base

-- Melania Trump delivers an unannounced speech about Jeffrey Epstein that brings renewed attention to her past connections

-- Traders place highly-timed bets on the Iran ceasefire announcement, raising concerns about insider information tied to Trump allies

-- Donald Trump claims victory in the Iran war, while evidence shows Iran gaining leverage and the United States faces economic setbacks

-- Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson suggests trials for officials who followed potentially illegal orders during the Iran war

-- U.S. troops and reports contradict Pentagon claims of success, describing poor preparation and leadership issues

-- Lawmakers from both parties call for Donald Trump to be removed through impeachment or the 25th Amendment, but both remain unlikely

-- Democrats begin to divide over messaging strategy, fundraising, and potential candidates as they prepare for upcoming elections

-- The NAACP calls for Donald Trump to be removed while also pursuing legal action to challenge voting restrictions and protect voter access.

-- Doctor Oz makes incorrect claims about Medicaid fraud in New York based on a basic math error, undermining the investigation

-- The Trump administration enters a public conflict with the Pope as reports emerge of tensions between US officials and the Vatican

-- On the Bonus Show: Debate over the 25th Amendment continues, JD Vance campaigns for a dictator, Trump is resorting to shock content, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump criticizes conservative media figures over Iran

(08:17) Melania Trump remarks renew focus on Epstein case

(13:55) Betting activity raises questions before ceasefire announcement

(22:06) The United States is losing the war with Iran

(29:25) Growing calls for investigations into the Iran war

(34:47) Concerns emerge over decisions by US defense leadership

(41:13) Lawmakers discuss removing Trump from office

(47:37) Democrats are dividing going into '26 and '28

(56:22) NAACP calls for Trump removal

(1:05:41) Doctor Oz faces criticism over incorrect fraud claims

(1:14:48) Pentagon denies threatening the Vatican

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