Blue wave sweeps country as MAGA in shambles, Trump panicked

The David Pakman Show - November 5, 2025

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Last night’s elections were a huge loss for Republicans as Democrats won across the country. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears by 15 points. In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill defeated Jack Ciattarelli by 13 points. Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race with over 50 percent of the vote. California’s Proposition 50 passed overwhelmingly. Even in red Georgia, Democratic challengers defeated multiple Republican incumbents.

Donald Trump addressed Senate Republicans and posted on Truth Social after the losses. He blamed the government shutdown and his absence from the ballot instead of Republican messaging or policies. Trump pushed for ending the filibuster, voter ID laws, and restricting mail-in voting. He presented these actions as ways to retain power.

Some MAGA figures downplayed the significance of the results. They claimed wins in blue states and cities do not reflect national trends. The data tells a different story. Virginia swung 17 points to Democrats. New Jersey swung 13 points. Vivek Ramaswamy took the opposite approach and acknowledged lessons for the party. He emphasized focusing on affordability and avoiding identity politics.

The 2026 election is already underway. A Democratic House majority could cripple Trump’s presidency two years early. Legislation would stall, nominations would be blocked, and Democrats would control investigations and the floor. Since Republicans currently hold a narrow majority, Democrats may need to flip just five to eight seats. Democrats have momentum, but sustaining it while overcoming voter suppression will determine the midterms.

Karoline Leavitt’s responses on Trump’s behalf raise more questions than answers. On his MRI, she gave vague explanations and promised to “check back.” On the Binance founder pardon, she claimed Trump did not personally know the individual, leaving pay-for-play questions unresolved. On SNAP benefits, she insists the administration is complying with court orders even though evidence suggests otherwise. Her repeated evasions show a pattern of obfuscation.

Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on The View in a staged PR effort to appear normal. She dodged questions about QAnon and claimed she was a victim of media lies. She avoided a clear stance on Trump sending troops to U.S. cities, instead using vague language about women leading with maturity.

Finally, Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney who explains law and politics on MSNBC and her Substack newsletter Civil Discourse, joins us to discuss her new book “Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy.”

On today’s bonus show:

Democrat wins Virginia Attorney General race despite violent text scandal. Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s tariffs. Teachers get doxxed after MAGA claims their Halloween costumes mocked Charlie Kirk, and much more...

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