PANICKED Republicans SHUT DOWN House to SAVE Trump
The David Pakman Show - July 22, 2025
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Republicans in the House abruptly blocked a bipartisan vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files after concerns Donald Trump’s name might appear. Speaker Mike Johnson, acting on Trump’s request, recessed the chamber, showing the GOP’s shift from seeking transparency to protecting Trump. Many MAGA influencers who once demanded the files have since gone silent or reversed course, revealing their calls for justice depend on whether it benefits Trump.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration seems set to backtrack on its tariff threats. The original “90 deals in 90 days” deadline passed with little progress, and the new August 1 deadline now appears flexible. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said enforcement depends on Trump, who often makes bold tariff promises but folds under pressure.
Hunter Biden’s recent interview with Andrew Callaghan sparked a fierce MAGA backlash focused on his profane critiques of the Trump administration. Hunter’s passionate, erratic style masked serious criticisms of corruption and hypocrisy on both sides. He condemned Democrats exploiting power and criticized Trump’s immigrant policies.
On the Epstein files, Trump is shifting blame to the DOJ and FBI for delays, despite initially claiming he ordered their release. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said it’s up to those agencies to release credible evidence, deflecting responsibility from Trump. Reports also suggest the White House asked agents to flag documents mentioning Trump.
Trump’s libel lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal is now with Judge Darrin Gayles, an Obama appointee known for ruling against Trump. The case may force Trump to be deposed under oath about Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and a notorious birthday card allegedly sent to Epstein.
Finally, Nick Maggiulli appears on the show to discuss his new book, The Wealth Ladder, offering data-driven advice on building wealth by focusing on increasing income and saving rather than adjusting small daily expenses. He explains common reasons people lose wealth, like job loss, and stresses using support networks and practical steps within current economic realities to improve finances.
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Trump sued The Wall Street Journal over an Epstein-related story while banning a WSJ reporter from his Scotland trip, raising concerns about press retaliation. He also released files on MLK Jr.’s assassination, seen by some as a distraction from the Epstein scandal. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola announced a cane sugar Coke after Trump reportedly told them to.
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So disgusting and criminal!
III. STRATEGIC MESSAGE TO THE PUBLIC
This is no longer just a news story. We are in post-Watergate crisis moment. Obstruction, cover up, congressional interference. Proceed accordingly. Contact your representatives and demand acknowledgment.
“This is not about politics. This is about protecting children, restoring rule of law, and preventing a cover-up at the highest levels of government. Congress cannot allow the Executive to place itself above the Constitution, nor allow truth to be buried with Epstein.”
IV. NOTES ON HISTORICAL PARALLELS & LEGAL UNORTHODOXY
Watergate: Congress pursued grand jury material and Nixon’s tapes with parallel strategies—court orders, public hearings, and internal pressure.
Iran-Contra: Key figures were subpoenaed despite executive resistance, and immunity was granted to obtain core testimony.
Unconventional Lawful Avenues: Congress may consider invoking the All Writs Act (28 U.S.C. § 1651) to seek judicial support when no statutory remedy exists.
V. CONCLUSION
The current moment exceeds Watergate in scope and consequence. The Executive Branch appears engaged in obstruction to shield itself from criminal exposure relating to the exploitation of minors. Congress must not only act within its constitutional powers—it must do so boldly and decisively.
The moral and civic obligation to the victims and to the public interest outweighs any allegiance to political norms.
Let the truth come out. Without delay. Without exception.