Calls for resignation grow as Epstein details emerge, Trump threatens Canada

The David Pakman Show - February 10, 2026

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Recent measles outbreaks, including cases linked to the March for Life in D.C., stem from anti-vaccine sentiment concentrated in conservative circles. Mixed messaging from figures aligned with RFK Jr. has further undermined trust. Measles is highly contagious and preventable, and officials like Dr. Oz have publicly pleaded for vaccinations.

Calls for the resignation of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are growing after it appears he dramatically underplayed his close association with Jeffrey Epstein. Despite these increasing demands, he has so far faced minimal accountability.

Donald Trump threatened to block the Canada-funded Gordie Howe International Bridge, impose new dairy tariffs, and claimed China would end ice hockey and the Stanley Cup. The bridge benefits the U.S. and was largely funded by Canada. These statements reflect personal grievance and political desperation.

Trump’s tariffs act as a hidden tax, costing the average family $1,000 in 2025 and $1,300 in 2026. Revenue is far lower than Trump’s claims, generating $264 billion gross and $132 billion net. Prices and inflation rise, and House Democrats may force a vote putting Republicans on record about these costs.

A government shutdown looms over budget disputes tied to DHS and ICE overreach. Democrats demand judicial warrants, unmasked agents, and limits on detaining citizens. Republicans reject these measures, raising fears that DHS operations will continue to intimidate communities ahead of November.

Trump is ending decades of nuclear restraint, canceling arms agreements with Russia and pursuing new warheads and testing under Project 2025. This risks Cold War–style escalation with Russia and China and normalizes the threat of nuclear conflict in daily life.

Ring’s AI “search party” for lost dogs hides a growing surveillance network. Ring cameras, Flock AI license-plate readers, and law enforcement data operate with little oversight. Even if ICE claims no direct access, footage may still be used indirectly, threatening privacy and civil liberties.

Finally, Steve Bannon, convicted of contempt for defying a congressional subpoena about January 6, has served his sentence, but the Trump administration is now working to overturn his conviction. This move aims to rehabilitate his image and maintain his influence in the far-right MAGA movement ahead of the 2028 elections.

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American optimism plummets, more members of Congress are leaving office, Trump deregulates environmental protections, and much more...

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