Cybertruck guy was MAGA, Trump to be sentenced, oligarchs thrilled
The David Pakman Show - January 6, 2025
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Trump MELTS DOWN over news that he will be CRIMINALLY SENTENCED
Donald Trump lashed out on social media ahead of his sentencing in the New York hush-money case, claiming political corruption and injustice from judges and prosecutors. He denied any wrongdoing, calling the charges against him politically motivated and fabricated. Despite his protests, the charges are valid and the sentencing will occur as scheduled.
Cenk and I are going to have to talk
Cenk Uygur has been criticized for shifting toward right-wing populism, supporting some MAGA ideas. While both left- and right-wing populists criticize elites, their solutions differ: the left favors regulation and redistribution, and the right focuses on nationalism and deregulation. Cenk sees value in the overlap but the stark differences in solutions have to be acknowledged.
From over the weekend:
MAGA CIVIL WAR: Now Boebert attacks Elon & Vivek
Lauren Boebert criticized the influence of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in leading the "Department of Government Efficiency," arguing that Congress should oversee such responsibilities. While her concerns align with constitutional principles, her frustration appears rooted in a desire for greater personal influence. She highlighted the broader issue of unelected figures taking on roles traditionally reserved for elected officials.
From over the weekend:
Trump will either CRASH the economy, or abandon campaign promises
Trump's second-term proposals risk economic harm, including higher prices from tariffs, labor shortages from deportations, and increased deficits from tax cuts favoring the wealthy. Cuts to benefits and immigration restrictions could strain industries and hurt his working-class supporters. Whether he fulfills or abandons these promises, his base will still shift blame elsewhere.
More on the show:
-- It turns out that it was indeed a Trump supporter involved in the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in the driveway of Trump's Las Vegas hotel
-- Donald Trump is stuffing his cabinet full of oligarchs whose primary goal will be to enrich themselves
-- Republicans are slowly starting to admit that Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, is wrong on many issues
-- Donald Trump will be criminally sentenced this week, but despite facing four years in prison, will get no prison time
-- Former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz suffers a total humiliation, going from nominee to be Attorney General to hosting a show on One America News
-- Donald Trump plans to end work-from-home for federal workers
-- Pro-Trump podcast host Patrick Bet-David seems shocked to learn who Trump's base really is
-- On the Bonus Show: VP Kamala Harris will certify her own election loss, higher Social Security payments coming for millions thanks to President Joe Biden, Washington Post cartoonist resigns over paper's refusal to publish cartoon critical of Jeff Bezos, much more...
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Happy Peaceful Transfer of Power Day. I'm not gonna lie - I have a lot of resentment that the spoiled brats are back in and we don't make enough mention of how their childish behavior has been normalized.