Kamala challenges Trump to brain test, sudden Pennsylvania disaster for Trump
The David Pakman Show - October 29, 2024
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Soaking wet Trump nukes himself, total public meltdown
Donald Trump held a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, just days before the election. Appearing visibly unkempt, Trump’s makeup choice drew attention, as his face was distinctly orange while his neck and ears remained pink. The rally itself had a modest turnout, with large sections of empty bleachers. Trump’s speech adopted military-style language, describing the U.S. as “invaded” and “occupied,” and promising “Liberation Day” if elected, potentially stoking fears and anger among his base. At one point, he mistakenly referenced “World War II” instead of “World War III,” only to be corrected by an attendee, highlighting his recurring struggles with the teleprompter. Ironically, he later boasted about not needing a teleprompter, despite visibly using one throughout the speech. Additionally, he claimed he chose not to pursue charges against Hillary Clinton, despite chants from the crowd, underscoring a theme of grievance against perceived double standards in prosecution.
Did Joe Rogan just END Trump's campaign?
A controversy has erupted over comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s performance at a Trump rally in New York that could affect the outcome of the 2024 election. At the event, Hinchcliffe made offensive jokes about Puerto Rico, comparing it to a “floating island of garbage,” which failed to resonate even with the rally crowd. The remarks quickly sparked backlash, with Florida Senate candidate Rick Scott condemning them, and Trump’s campaign issuing a statement distancing itself from the comments, asserting they didn’t reflect Trump’s views. Some supporters argued it was simply humor, but critics pointed out that targeting Puerto Ricans, rather than political figures, was distasteful and could harm Trump’s support among Latino and Puerto Rican voters, particularly in battleground states like Pennsylvania. The controversy also raised questions about how Hinchcliffe came to perform at the rally, with speculation that Joe Rogan, who previously suggested Trump bring on Hinchcliffe to write pointed jokes, may have influenced the decision. With one week to go, this incident has become a significant concern for Trump’s campaign.
From yesterday’s show:
Did racist comedian just DESTROY Trump's campaign?
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe recently sparked significant backlash for his performance before Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden. In his set, Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage,” causing discomfort among some Trump supporters in attendance. He also directed racially charged jokes at a Black man in the audience, invoking harmful watermelon stereotypes. This kind of humor, seen as "punching down" on marginalized groups, drew criticism, even from the Trump campaign, which distanced itself from the remarks. Hinchcliffe’s comments have been interpreted as reflecting MAGA-aligned xenophobia rather than any insightful cultural commentary, intensifying public relations issues for Trump.
From yesterday’s show:
Joe Rogan's Trump interview may be the worst in history
Donald Trump was on the Joe Rogan podcast, where he made numerous unsubstantiated claims, from fabricated stories about gender-affirming care to exaggerated grievances about environmental regulations supposedly stalling U.S. development. Rogan largely refrained from challenging these statements, often providing tacit approval through laughter or agreement. While Rogan attempted to ask Trump for specifics on handling international issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict and Russia-Ukraine war, Trump sidestepped with vague responses. The discussion also veered into Trump’s familiar grievances, including a bizarre critique of wind power’s supposed impact on whales, which left Rogan visibly confused. Rogan’s inconsistent pushback highlighted both Trump’s lack of factual grounding and the limitations of an interview that lacked substantial fact-checking, leaving Trump’s narratives largely unchecked.
More on the show:
-- A deep dive into an empirical study evaluating the cognitive decline of Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden using a linguistic analysis
-- Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump to a cognitive test
-- Donald Trump's Tony Hinchcliffe Puerto Rico gambit may be the straw that breaks the camel's back in Pennsylvania, which has a huge Puerto Rican population
-- A State College, Pennsylvania Trump rally crowd empties out as Trump rants and raves
-- JD Vance attacks the Constitution when asked about flag burning as the MAGA audience cheers
-- Arizona Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake still will not acknowledge that she lost her 2022 election during an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins
-- On the Bonus Show: Ballot dropbox fires under investigation after hundreds of ballots destroyed, Kamala Harris sees surge with Black male voters in latest polls, Elon Musk worked illegally in the US in 1995, much more...
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