Biden "on something" goes NUCLEAR, RFK's VP reappears to implode
The David Pakman Show - June 25, 2024
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Trump spokeswoman KICKED OFF CNN when she WOULD NOT STOP
Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt was removed from a CNN interview by Kasie Hunt after she repeatedly attacked Hunt’s colleagues, including Jake Tapper. Following her ejection, Leavitt embarked on a victimhood tour across right-wing media, alleging unfair treatment. During the contentious interview, Leavitt ignored the intended discussion topics and criticized CNN personalities instead. Hunt terminated the interview, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on the subjects agreed upon. Leavitt subsequently appeared on Newsmax, continuing her accusations that Biden would be drug-enhanced for the debate and that Trump's poor performance would be due to biased moderators. This incident is part of a broader strategy by MAGA supporters to lower debate expectations for Trump, claiming bias and unfair treatment. Steve Bannon later suggested that Trump should skip the debate unless CNN apologizes to Leavitt, adding to the pretexts being floated for Trump to avoid participating. The recurring themes in these narratives are that Biden will be drugged, the moderators will be unfair, and Leavitt was mistreated so Trump also will be.
Trump's doctor says they're "testing" drugs on Biden before debate
In a recent Fox News appearance, Congressman Ronny Jackson, who previously administered a cognitive test to former President Trump, baselessly claimed that Joe Biden’s team was experimenting with drug combinations to enhance his debate performance. Jackson suggested Biden's time at Camp David was being used to optimize doses for improving cognition and alertness, a highly irresponsible claim given Jackson’s status as a doctor and a member of Congress. The MAGA narrative has shifted from portraying Biden as incoherent to suggesting any strong performance would be drug-induced. Jackson, whose credibility is questioned due to allegations of running a "pill mill" while serving as White House physician, demanded Biden undergo a drug test before and after the debate. Critics argue these unfounded claims are a desperate attempt to preemptively undermine Biden. The traits Jackson attributes to Biden, such as agitation and cognitive decline, are frequently observed in Trump, adding irony to his assertions.
From yesterday’s show:
Trump admits the DISGUSTING way he'll attack Biden at debate
This week's presidential debate is set to focus more on accusations of cognitive decline than on policy differences. Donald Trump has admitted to a strategy for attacking President Joe Biden by highlighting murders allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants, a narrative he has already started on his Truth Social feed. Trump aims to blame Biden for these incidents, despite the misleading nature of such claims. Statistics show that both documented and undocumented immigrants commit crimes at lower rates than native-born Americans. Trump's approach generalizes specific cases to demonize all undocumented immigrants, even when these cases lack context or are inaccurately recounted. His tactic of using isolated incidents to paint a broad picture of danger from undocumented immigrants distorts the truth, often attributing events during his presidency to Biden. Biden could counter by emphasizing the complexity of these cases and the misleading nature of Trump’s claims, highlighting the need for a factual, nuanced discussion on immigration and crime.
From yesterday’s show:
UH-OH: Woman says Matt Gaetz paid her for sex
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz faces ongoing issues related to allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. Despite an initial investigation that seemed stalled, a new ethics probe has revealed significant problems. A woman claims Gaetz paid her for sex, and sources indicate he paid others for similar activities, with evidence of Venmo payments presented. Gaetz's associate, Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector, was previously convicted of related crimes, adding weight to the accusations. Gaetz allegedly obstructed investigations into his conduct, and the House Ethics Committee is actively reviewing these allegations. Critics highlight the hypocrisy between Gaetz's actions and his publicly stated moral values, calling for him to be held to the same standards as anyone else. While Gaetz deserves due process, the multitude of allegations and witness testimonies strongly suggest his involvement in the alleged activities. Whether these allegations meet the legal standards for conviction remains uncertain, but the court of public opinion leans heavily against Gaetz.
More on the show:
-- A deep dive into the likely and unlikely Donald Trump Vice Presidential running mates
-- Nicole Shanahan, the much lauded vice presidential running mate of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, reappears to do an interview with Elex Michaelson and it does not go well
-- Republican Pastor Mark Burns, who last week bailed at the last minute on an interview with David, publishes a legitimately insane campaign ad
-- Republican Congressman Mariannette Miller-Meeks recklessly and baselessly claims that President Biden will be "on something" at the forthcoming debate against Donald Trump
-- After months of saying that President Biden is so demented that he doesn't even know where he is, Trump tells the hosts of the All-In podcast that he expected Biden to be a good debater this week, resetting expectations once again
--Voicemail caller congratulates David for finally solving his hair problem
-- On the Bonus Show: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty to violating the Espionage Age, Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors, US Olympic and other teams will bring their own air conditioning to Paris, much more...
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