Elon does Trump, MAGAs simply won't answer

The David Pakman Show - October 7, 2024

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Trump rally with Elon Musk becomes INSTANT DISASTER

Donald Trump held a rally over the weekend in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he survived an assassination attempt just three months ago. The event featured a brief but eccentric appearance by Elon Musk, who jumped around the stage before speaking. Trump praised Musk for his contributions to states like North Carolina and Florida, claiming he had "saved free speech." Musk, embracing the label "Dark MAGA" in a nod to the "Dark Brandon" meme tied to Joe Biden, made dramatic claims, including that Trump's victory was essential to preserving the U.S. Constitution and democracy. During the rally, Trump revisited past grievances and criticized policies like sex change operations for "illegal aliens." The rally concluded with Trump performing an awkward dance, adding to the event's already controversial and surreal tone.

NY Times SUDDENLY DISCOVERS Trump's cognitive decline

A recent New York Times article highlights Donald Trump's cognitive decline just weeks before the 2024 presidential election. The piece, titled Trump Speeches, Increasingly Angry and Rambling, Reignite the Question of Age, discusses how the former president's speeches have become longer, angrier, and more focused on past grievances, with increased profanity and harsh rhetoric. Critics have pointed out that these behaviors have been evident for years, dating back to his 2016 campaign. The article includes data showing a shift in Trump's language, becoming more negative and simplistic. The New York Times has largely avoided this topic in the past, only addressing it now when the election is imminent and political stakes have changed. While the article emphasizes Trump's recent behaviors, it softens the impact by quoting allies who dismiss concerns about his cognitive health and by framing the issue as a "change" rather than a decline. Despite these critiques, the article has drawn attention to an issue that has been largely underreported in mainstream media.

From over the weekend:

Kamala MAKES HISTORY on critical issue, Trump CRASHES

Kamala Harris has taken a strong stance on cannabis legalization, arguing that people should not be jailed for smoking marijuana and calling for an end to its criminalization. She emphasizes that this has long been her position, despite past opposition to legalization, and now firmly supports full legalization—an unprecedented move for a major party nominee. Donald Trump has also responded to the issue, particularly in Florida, advocating for reducing arrests and incarcerations for small amounts of marijuana while supporting "smart regulations." Although Trump does not back federal legalization, he favors allowing states to decide their own cannabis policies and supports safe banking for marijuana businesses. His statement, posted on Truth Social, reflects a more moderate approach, acknowledging the medical potential of cannabis and advocating for continued research. Both Harris and Trump’s evolving positions underscore the shifting dynamics of cannabis policy in the run-up to the 2024 election.

From over the weekend:

Tim Scott tries to DESTROY Trump's campaign in a SINGLE INTERVIEW

Republican Senator Tim Scott’s recent interview on CNBC highlighted the complexities in defending Donald Trump’s policies, particularly around tariffs. Scott began by framing Trump’s tariff proposals as abstract, suggesting they shouldn’t be taken literally, despite Trump explicitly stating his intentions to impose high tariffs on companies like John Deere. When pressed further, Scott shifted the conversation to praising Trump’s past economic performance, particularly in job creation and tax reductions, while avoiding a clear defense of tariffs. The interview devolved into a broader discussion about inflation, spending, and economic policies under both the Trump and Biden administrations. Despite being asked directly multiple times, Scott failed to substantively address the question of tariffs, instead oscillating between defending Trump’s achievements and attacking Democrats’ spending. Scott’s difficulty in offering a coherent defense of Trump’s policies created the impression that he was inadvertently undermining Trump’s candidacy.

More on the show:

-- A deep dive into the claim that social media platforms are biased against conservatives as evidenced by the supposedly higher rate of suspensions and bans for right wing users

-- Kamala Harris will be interviewed this week on 60 Minutes, The View, the Howard Stern Show, and by Stephen Colbert, but it will still not satisfy MAGA Trumpists

-- Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania implodes before it even starts

-- Donald Trump's crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania was legitimately massive, and any comfort in the inevitability of Kamala Harris' victory in November is extremely risky

-- Republican Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson refuses to answer whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election

-- A delusional Jill Stein, from the Green Party, suggests she might receive 15% of the vote in the coming presidential election

-- David's forthcoming book, The Echo Machine, is now officially available for pre-order. Check it out at http://www.davidpakman.com/echo

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