MAGA meltdown over Epstein coincides with Trump tariff collapse

The David Pakman Show - July 15, 2025

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The Epstein scandal has flared up again with shocking new details involving Ghislaine Maxwell. She says she’s ready to testify publicly before Congress and claims to have a list of Epstein’s clients—despite authorities insisting no such list exists. Yet, in a late-night vote, House Republicans blocked her testimony and the release of related records. This move raises questions about what Republicans might be trying to hide, especially since Maxwell says she was never offered a deal despite knowing key information.

Donald Trump and his MAGA allies are under growing pressure over the Epstein scandal. Trump is trying to deflect blame onto political rivals like Obama and Biden, but allegations continue to surface, including claims that Epstein showed compromising photos of Trump with underage girls. Meanwhile, some MAGA influencers like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are openly demanding answers, signaling cracks in Trump’s support. Owens even accused Trump of gaslighting his base over the scandal.

Trump’s public appearances have grown increasingly erratic. At a recent White House event, he delivered a rambling, confusing speech filled with false claims about gas prices, bizarre threats of tariffs on Russia, and sexist jokes. His unclear stance on foreign policy, especially about Putin and Ukraine, further fueled concerns about his mental state and leadership.

Adding to the spectacle, Trump admitted to keeping the official FIFA Club World Cup trophy in the Oval Office, leading players to receive a fake one during their ceremony. This odd episode highlights Trump’s obsession with symbols of power and his tendency to hijack events for personal attention.

Finally, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on the show to outline the Democratic strategy for retaking the House in 2026. He stressed the need to use every tool to oppose Trump’s agenda, calling the GOP’s tax and spending law a deadly attack on healthcare and nutrition. Jeffries said Democrats must focus on building an economy that works for everyone, expanding healthcare access, and cracking down on corruption.

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Inflation rose to 2.7%, with tariffs driving up prices on goods like appliances—showing Americans are paying the cost. Republicans renewed efforts to exclude noncitizens from the census, raising legal concerns. And in the NYC mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo joined as an independent, likely splitting votes with Eric Adams and boosting frontrunner Zoran Mamdani.

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