Obama roasts Trump, Trump Hitler praise goes viral
The David Pakman Show - October 23, 2024
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Crowd tries to flee as Trump has PUBLIC MELTDOWN
At a campaign rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, Donald Trump appeared to be on the defensive, campaigning in a state where Kamala Harris' polling numbers are rising just days before the election. Trump mocked his opponents, calling vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz "the stupidest man to ever run for office" and performing a weak impersonation of Harris, which still drew cheers from his audience. He projected his own exhaustion onto Harris, claiming she was "sleeping" and lacked energy, despite reports of Trump himself canceling events and appearing tired. In an odd twist, Trump praised Bobby Kennedy, declaring he would "make America healthy again." The rally, lasting nearly two hours, left the crowd confused at times, with some struggling to understand whether Trump or his audience was more disoriented, and it ended with his usual dance performance, wrapping up another chaotic event.
Trump: "Hitler did some good things"
According to former chief of staff John Kelly, Donald Trump once claimed that "Hitler did some good things." Kelly recounted this in a recording, emphasizing how he tried to explain to Trump that everything Hitler did was part of a racist, fascist agenda, and that no positive outcomes could justify his actions. Despite Kelly's objections, Trump reportedly continued making such remarks, revealing his admiration for authoritarian figures. Trump appears to overlook the motivations behind dictators like Hitler, focusing instead on their perceived "strength." This aligns with Trump's fascination with authoritarian leaders, which Kelly and other former officials have criticized. Kelly’s account has been met with skepticism by Trump’s supporters, but figures like John Bolton have defended Kelly’s credibility, arguing that his statements should be trusted over Trump's. Critics suggest that Trump's admiration for such figures and his willingness to downplay their atrocities reflect a broader disregard for democratic values.
From yesterday’s show:
They're promising VIOLENCE if Trump not declared winner quickly
Michael Flynn predicts potential violence following the 2024 election if results are not clear by the day after the election, particularly if the outcome is delayed or disputed. He suggests that if there is uncertainty about the winner, especially in close states, frustrated individuals may respond with unrest, driven by lingering anger over the 2020 election, which many Trump supporters still claim was fraudulent. Flynn outlines hypothetical scenarios in which delayed vote counts could lead to confrontations at vote-counting locations. He also hints at the involvement of paid activists stirring up further unrest. Flynn stresses that the outcome must be clear quickly to avoid conflict, imposing November 6th as an arbitrary deadline. He claims that delays are often viewed as evidence of election rigging, and calls for people to be prepared for potential outcomes if results are not promptly certified.
From yesterday’s show:
OH NO: Trump is now winning Georgia
Georgia polls indicate that Donald Trump is currently leading, a state he lost in 2020. Every recent poll shows Trump ahead, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll, where he holds a four-point lead. Polling averages, such as Real Clear Politics and FiveThirtyEight, also show Trump leading by a margin of 1.5 to 2.5 points. While flipping Georgia alone wouldn’t change the election outcome, it raises concerns about other battleground states. Trump also leads in Arizona and Michigan, and if both states flip along with Georgia, Kamala Harris’s margin of victory could be dangerously narrow. Harris could still win with 287 electoral votes if only Georgia flips, but any further losses—such as Michigan or Pennsylvania—would put her victory at risk. This goes to show the importance of voter mobilization efforts in Georgia, including phone banking and door-knocking, while acknowledging the potential role of donations, despite economic challenges. If Harris secures victory by a slim margin, the likelihood of post-election unrest could increase, underscoring the need for proactive action in critical states.
More on the show:
-- A deep dive into MAGA and Donald Trump's climate science denialism, a very important but often underreported issue in the 2024 campaign
-- Kamala Harris rejects an identity politics question about her gender from an NBC reporter
-- Barack Obama roasts Donald Trump at a rally, hitting him where it hurts the most
-- Donald Trump reportedly said that he needs the "kind of generals that Hitler had" according to a viral story from The Atlantic
-- JD Vance is asked whether he will accept the results of the upcoming election and the crowd boos the journalist who asked the question
-- A declining Donald Trump is unable to keep it together during an event with Latino voters in Florida
-- On the Bonus Show: Evaluating real polls, fake polls, and enthusiasm to assess the upcoming election, Kamala Harris vows to double the federal minimum wage to $15, the trial for the man accused of a chokehold death on the NYC subway is set to start, much more...
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