Cable news total collapse, Trump reminds us of the horror

The David Pakman Show - December 9, 2024

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Disaster Trump interview SO BAD, host can't save him

Donald Trump's interview on Meet the Press with Kristen Welker showcased his authoritarian ambitions and policy vagueness. He floated dystopian ideas like jailing political opponents, ending birthright citizenship, and delegitimizing elections with contradictory claims about voter fraud. His explanation of health care plans remained as nebulous as ever, relying on "concepts" without offering specifics. The interview underscored Trump’s decline in coherence, raising concerns about his return to power and the authoritarian measures he may pursue.

CNN & MSNBC COLLAPSE, lowest ratings in DECADES

MSNBC and CNN have seen a historic ratings collapse, with primetime viewership down 53% and 47% respectively, while Fox News has mostly retained its audience. The decline is linked to disillusioned left-leaning viewers disengaging from politics after Trump’s win. Critics say MSNBC and CNN failed to prepare audiences or provide urgent, meaningful coverage, leading to a loss of trust. As corporate media flounders, more viewers are turning to independent outlets for direct, authentic news coverage.

From yesterday’s show:

Kari Lakes cries about YET ANOTHER election loss

Kari Lake's loss to Ruben Gallego in the 2024 Arizona Senate race was followed by her blaming figures like Mitch McConnell, GOP leadership, and alleged voter fraud. Despite clear evidence that many Trump-supporting voters rejected her, Lake refused to acknowledge her own role in the defeat. This approach contrasts with a more constructive response to electoral loss — accepting responsibility, learning from mistakes, and adjusting strategy.

From yesterday’s show:

Senator brutalizes airlines CEOs in viral rant

Senator Josh Hawley criticized airline CEOs for poor customer experiences, hidden fees, and the practice of paying gate agents to flag oversized bags. He highlighted the frustration passengers face with cramped seats, surprise fees, and what he described as a "disaster" of a flying experience. Hawley called out airlines for spending millions to incentivize employees to enforce bag size rules. Though they came from an unexpected source, Hawley’s remarks successfully tapped into widespread public dissatisfaction with the airline industry.

More on the show:

-- The incoming Donald Trump administration is clearly planning to generate chaos and disorder to create a pretext for seizing emergency powers

-- As JD Vance continues to be missing, Elon Musk travels to Paris with Donald Trump, raising questions about who is really in charge

-- During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump humiliates the United States once again

-- A woman who lives on the border explains in a mere 60 seconds why the Trump/Republican deportation plan will simply not work

-- Morning Joe hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski meltdown and attack their own audience over critical reaction to their visit with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

-- Alina Habba, failed former Trump lawyer, reminds us during a Fox News interview that she still cannot be trusted to tell the truth

-- Melania Trump takes the family grift to a new level, promoting vile $90 Christmas ornaments on Fox News

-- On the Bonus Show: A review of the fall of Assad in Syria, internet sleuths trying to solve New York CEO killing, white nationalist Nick Fuentes arrested and charged, much more...

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