Middle class collapsing as Trump threatens everyone
The David Pakman Show - November 21, 2025
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Under Donald Trump, the middle class is feeling real strain as rising costs for groceries, rent, car repairs, and insurance hit households. The White House continues to insist the economy is strong, echoing past missteps by the Biden administration. Price increases from tariffs and post-COVID pressures are forcing families to cut vacations, skip medical care, and hunt for bargains, which could make 2026 politically risky for Republicans.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Democrats may have pulled off a strategic win with Proposition 50. While Texas tried aggressive redistricting for Republican gain, California put a similar measure to voters. The final version removed a “trigger” tied to Texas, meaning California’s new districts stand regardless of Texas’s legal issues. This could give Democrats extra seats in 2026 while Republicans struggle with invalidated Texas maps.
The Epstein file release has become a weapon for Trump rather than a move for justice. After initially resisting transparency, he now frames the files as an opportunity for revenge, targeting Democrats, financial institutions, and critics while deflecting attention from himself.
Trump continues to dial up the temperature, calling for the execution of Democratic lawmakers who advised service members to refuse unlawful orders, a legal obligation under military law. These Democrats were correctly explaining the law, yet Trump labeled it “seditious” and threatened death.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to Trump calling a reporter “piggy” by framing it as his “frankness and honesty” and a form of respect. She also dodged questions on the Coast Guard no longer classifying swastikas as hate symbols and claimed any presidential order is automatically lawful, repeatedly putting loyalty to Trump above legal or factual accuracy.
A ProPublica investigation revealed the Trump White House intervened in the federal investigation of Andrew Tate, an alleged sex trafficker and vocal Trump supporter, instructing DHS to return seized devices. Paul Ingrassia, a White House lawyer and former Tate attorney, delivered the directive.
Finally, Trump announced plans to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia shortly after the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the U.S. The timing coincides with Trump family real estate interests in Saudi Arabia, creating an obvious quid pro quo.
On today’s bonus show:
A Fox poll finds Americans think Trump’s economy is worse than Biden’s, Benny Johnson says every personal problem is because of undocumented immigration, and much more...
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Trump is a cornered rat. Reared up and baring his claws, he screams for help from his other rats! None of his rats respond. His actions and comments like “execute the Democrats” are just an example. He’s cracking up! And he’s taking down the USA in the process. The Congress needs to be smart and impeach him before their legacy is recognized as being part of this destructive order. Your grandkids will never understand. Rat or Patriot?
Finally, Congress and MAGA think all this nonsense is temporary. "He has a plan." Trump has the entire world pissed off at America. Is he my President? Absolutely NOT!