It turns out one bad day really can change everything

The David Pakman Show - July 9, 2026

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Graham Platner ended his Senate campaign after severe misconduct allegations surfaced. His ex-girlfriend, Lyndsey Fifield, accused him of a serious sexual assault, leaving Democrats without a vetted candidate in a crucial Senate race.

Donald Trump flew home on an older Air Force One rather than his new luxury Qatari plane. The Secret Service advised against using the new jet because it lacks critical missile countermeasures.

Governor Andy Beshear demanded transparency regarding Senator Mitch McConnell’s condition. McConnell has been hospitalized for over three weeks, with minimal information released.

Donald Trump claimed during a press conference that he won three presidential elections and falsely asserted that $19 trillion was spent on domestic manufacturing. He also repeatedly told reporters that he is a prime target for foreign assassination.

Donald Trump claimed ignorance about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health crisis despite its impact on the balance in the Senate. He also stated that mass deportations lowered housing costs and that drug prices dropped by 600%.

A fountain at Meridian Hill Park became a political embarrassment after it began pumping dark brown water. Donald Trump had personally micromanaged and taken credit for the landscaping project.

Finally, Katie Phang, independent journalist, trial lawyer, and the host of the Katie Phang News channel, joins us to discuss Epstein files litigation, recent Supreme Court justices, and much more...

On today’s bonus show:

Trump asks the Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship, several Republicans claim they had a 20-minute conversation with McConnell, Charlie Kirk has become a meme among young people, and much more...

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