Matt Gaetz and Tulsi nominated as Republicans win everything

The David Pakman Show - November 14, 2024

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ATTORNEY GENERAL MATT GAETZ, WE ARE A LAUGHINGSTOCK

Donald Trump’s selection of former Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General has caused grave concern, especially given the accusations against Gaetz amid an ethics investigation involving child sex trafficking. Gaetz’s prior calls to abolish agencies like the FBI, CDC, ATF, and DOJ have raised further questions about his suitability to lead the DOJ. Nonetheless, some Republican senators, including Markwayne Mullin, Ron Johnson, and Lindsey Graham, have expressed trust in Trump’s judgment. Mullin, who previously criticized Gaetz for inappropriate behavior, now supports Trump’s decision, while Johnson and others describe the pick as “smart.” Although some Republicans, such as Senator Susan Collins, are unsettled by Gaetz’s nomination, the broader response within the party reflects alignment with Trump’s choices.

TULSI DNI: Just give Putin an office at the White House

Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence has sounded the alarm over America’s national security secrets due to her history of echoing Russian narratives. Gabbard, once a Democratic congresswoman and now an Trump supporter, has voiced concerns about U.S. biolabs in Ukraine, which critics see as aligning with Russian propaganda. Her past opposition to U.S. actions in Syria and close ties with Russia have fueled suspicions of foreign sympathies. Trump’s decision, which follows a Project 2025 call to expand DNI powers, raises questions about Gabbard’s suitability for the role, with some speculating about her motivations and political shift to the right.

From yesterday’s show:

Trump might make ALINA HABBA his Press Secretary!

Donald Trump is reportedly considering Alina Habba as his potential press secretary. Habba, one of Trump's former attorneys, has a history of shamelessly defending Trump in the courtroom and in the media during his civil and criminal trials. When asked about her potential role, she gave a non-committal answer, jokingly deferring the decision to her children. Trump is also considering Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor and Trump supporter, as an alternative for the position. The latest news is that Habba herself says she won’t be Trump’s next press secretary, but the position has not yet been filled.

From yesterday’s show:

MAGA loser finds voter fraud, blames MASSIVE DUMPS

Eric Hovde claims he lost the Wisconsin Senate race due to voting inconsistencies, citing a late-night absentee ballot report from Milwaukee that heavily favored his opponent, Senator Tammy Baldwin. He mentioned receiving early congratulatory calls based on projections that indicated he would win but was surprised by a significant shift in results at 4 a.m. Hovde finds it statistically improbable that Baldwin received nearly 90% of the reported absentee ballots and points to high turnout percentages in certain Milwaukee precincts as suspicious. Hovde, currently behind by about 30,000 votes, has chosen to wait for finalized election results before making any further statements.

More on the show:

-- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast and former RNC spokesperson, joins David to discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election, the future of the Trump presidency, the future of the Democratic Party, and more

-- Republicans win the House of Representatives, finalizing their takeover of the White House and both chambers of Congress

-- If Stephen Miller gets his way with his immigrant plan, it will push the country towards civil war

-- Donald Trump sits at the White House while Joe Biden behaves like an adult and does what Trump could never do

-- Republicans give Elon Musk a standing ovation

-- Numerous Republican Senators confirm that they will gladly confirm Matt Gaetz to Attorney General despite his obvious lack of qualifications

-- Fox News host Larry Kudlow struggles to defend the nomination of Matt Gaetz to Attorney General

-- With the nominations of Tulsi Gabbard and Matt Gaetz, the involvement of Elon Musk in government, and the nomination of John Ratcliffe to CIA Director, our intelligence will be fully compromised

-- Donald Trump and Elon Musk stand around awkwardly as a guy sings

-- On the Bonus Show: John Thune will become the Senate Majority Leader, how Elon Musk's US government efficiency panel might work, Trump jokes about running in 2028 if Republicans "do something," much more...

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