MAGA struggles to defend tariffs as Trump increasingly desperate
The David Pakman Show - April 9, 2025
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SLURRING disheveled Trump is OUT OF ENERGY
At a rambling and low-energy dinner speech, Donald Trump spoke for nearly two hours, slurring his words and making false claims about tariffs and foreign leaders begging him for deals. He repeatedly misrepresented how tariffs work, wrongly saying China is paying them, and proposed new pharmaceutical tariffs that could raise drug prices. The speech reflected growing confusion, desperation, and a need to appear strong despite harmful policy ideas.
Trump Press Secy MELTS DOWN over Trump's golfing
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, appeared flustered when asked why President Trump missed a military ceremony honoring fallen American soldiers. She noted that Secretary Hegseth was sent to represent the administration instead of the President. Her evasive response communicated that she didn’t want to address the criticism that Trump golfs too much.
From yesterday’s show:
DAMN: Fox Host SCHOOLS Trump clown on trade
A growing number of right-wing figures, including former Trump advisor Larry Kudlow, are criticizing Trump’s tariff plan as economically flawed and potentially recession-inducing. Trump’s fixation on eliminating the trade deficit misunderstands how the modern U.S. economy functions and risks triggering economic instability by trying to reverse decades of bipartisan economic policy.
From yesterday’s show:
Trump stock market DISASTER, Kamala WARNED US
The stock market has experienced one of the worst openings to a presidential term in modern history under Donald Trump's second term, with the S&P 500 dropping nearly 6.5% in the first 50 trading days. Critics like Kamala Harris and economists warned that Trump's economic plan would harm the economy, increase inflation, and invite a recession — predictions that now appear prescient.
More on the show:
-- Donald Trump orders a massive military parade to take place on his birthday at huge taxpayer expense, reminiscent of 20th century authoritarians
-- Attorney General Pam Bondi tells endless lies about deportations taking place in the United States under Donald Trump
-- Fox News completely ignores the stock market collapse for days
-- The MAGA civil war builds with Elon Musk referring to Peter Navarro as "Peter Retarrdo"
-- Republican Senator Rand Paul eviscerates Donald Trump's tariff scheme
-- A point-by-point breakdown of Charlie Kirk's claims about tariffs quickly falls apart upon a cursory examination
-- On the Bonus Show: Judge says White House can't ban Associated Press, more Americans say Trump favoring Russia too much, Trump tariffs trigger "alarming" bond market fire sale, much more...
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So, Tubby Orders a Massive Military Parade on His B'day June 14th ??? --- Ummmmm
on June 14, 1973 ---
President Richard Nixon implemented a 60-day "Price Freeze" across the US.
The freeze was put in place due to “unacceptable” rises in the cost of everyday goods.
Tubby Would NEVER Do What Tricky Dick Did ! No, Tubby ONLY Raises Prices ! LOL !
Love your show, David. My biggest concern is that voting rights will be destroyed as all wanna be dictators do to ensure their position. Since the GOP has a bad track record of voter suppression, I can only see that it will beome far worse. The SAVE act is really frightening. What can be done>|?