Hunter/Michelle conspiracy goes wild, corporate media ignoring Trump's mental illness
The David Pakman Show - June 13, 2024
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Trump crumbling brain hits MSNBC, goes mainstream
Nicolle Wallace's recent coverage on MSNBC has reignited discussions about Donald Trump's cognitive decline, highlighting a significant disparity in media scrutiny between Trump's erratic behavior and President Biden's verbal challenges. Wallace emphasizes that while Trump's recent ramblings about topics like sharks and electrocution raise legitimate concerns about his mental stability, right-wing media has largely avoided broadcasting or discussing these moments. This selective coverage skews public perception and neglects a critical issue in political reporting. Recent analyses in outlets like PBS and The Washington Post underscore the urgency of addressing Trump's mental state as debates and public appearances become focal points in the 2024 election cycle.
You WILL NOT believe this Hunter Biden / Michelle Obama conspiracy theory
Despite Michelle Obama's repeated assertions that she will not run for president, a persistent conspiracy theory continues to circulate, fueled recently by Hunter Biden's recent criminal conviction on gun charges. Figures like Republican Congressman Andy Ogles suggest Hunter's troubles could create an opening for Michelle Obama to enter the Democratic ticket, despite clear statements from her and her office that she’s not interested in the job. This speculation hinges on the idea that Biden's vulnerabilities might prompt Democratic strategists to seek an alternative candidate like Michelle, seen as a more viable option. However, it’s not clear that voters will punish Joe Biden for the crimes of his son, nor should they as they’re different people. Right-wingers like Rep. Ogles are getting increasingly desperate to make President Biden look like he’s floundering and protect Trump who was also recently convicted of numerous felonies.
From yesterday’s show:
Sinclair anchors read EXACT SAME SCRIPT to spread bogus Biden brain story
Sinclair Broadcast Group's handling of a debunked Wall Street Journal article about President Biden's mental fitness exemplifies how propaganda can be disguised as local news. Despite the article being widely discredited, Sinclair-owned stations nationwide aired identical scripts questioning Biden's cognitive abilities. Each broadcast referred to the Wall Street Journal's claims and featured the same monologue by different anchors, creating a unified narrative that seemed like independent local reporting. This tactic is particularly effective because viewers tend to trust local news more than national outlets. The Sinclair example highlights the importance of critically evaluating news sources, as what appears to be local, trusted information may, in fact, be part of a coordinated national effort to shape public opinion.
From yesterday’s show:
Trump suffers BRUTAL quadruple polling blow
Recent polling results spell trouble for Donald Trump, especially in the wake of his criminal conviction. Although national surveys, such as a CBS News/YouGov poll, show Trump narrowly leading Biden 50-49, Biden leads in crucial swing states by the same margin. This represents a shift from a month ago when Trump was ahead in most of these states. Additionally, Trump’s support among independents is declining; the CBS News/YouGov poll shows Biden leading 50-48 among independents, and a Yahoo News/YouGov poll indicates 41% of independents back Biden compared to 38% for Trump. Biden has also recorded his highest polling numbers in ten months, overtaking Trump 46-44 in the Yahoo News/YouGov poll. Although Trump still leads on the economy, his margin has shrunk from 11 points four months ago to just four points. Overall, these trends suggest increasing challenges for Trump’s campaign.
More on the show:
-- Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier, host of the 10% Happier podcast, and former ABC news anchor who embraced mindfulness after having a panic attack on live TV, joins David to discuss his more recent work, anxiety, panic attacks, and more. Get the new version of his book: https://amzn.to/3XhzDtN
-- 538 publishes its first 2024 election project, which slightly favors Joe Biden defeating Donald Trump in the November presidential election
-- Republican Senator Mitch McConnell admits that he will not say a word during his upcoming meeting to Donald Trump about the January 6 riots, or anything Trump has done wrong
-- Fox News host Jesse Watters looks perplexed as boxer Jake Paul tries to explain why voting for Donald Trump is a good idea
-- A discussion about why corporate media is ignoring Donald Trump's increasingly obvious mental illness
-- Voicemail caller says it's a waste of time to talk to and appear on Megyn Kelly's show
-- On the Bonus Show: House votes to hold AG Garland in contempt, North Dakota voters pass measure to impose age limits on Congressional candidates, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell surges in US Senate poll against Rick Scott, much more...
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