Something is wrong and it’s impossible to ignore

The David Pakman Show - May 29, 2026

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James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of helping Adam Hoffman avoid serious prison time and stay off the sex offender registry after intervention from a wealthy lawyer. This ties Republican “protect the children” messaging to allegations of corruption.

Donald Trump’s latest medical report remains unreleased days after the White House said it would likely become public after his Walter Reed physical. Questions grow about the President’s bruising, swollen ankles, stiff movement, and cognitive decline.

Donald Trump posted a lengthy rant attacking Jill Biden before shifting the focus toward praising his own debate performance against Joe Biden. The post frames Trump as uniquely responsible for Biden’s collapse while suggesting he possessed insight unavailable to doctors or Biden’s family.

Scott Bessent said legislation exists that could allow Donald Trump to appear on a $250 bill despite lacking enough support to pass Congress. The administration focuses on symbolic tributes while Americans struggle with expensive groceries, gas, and other everyday costs.

Americans continue comparing grocery prices to pre-pandemic costs because inflation rose much faster than wages during and after COVID. Companies kept many prices high after supply chain pressures eased, while shrinkflation and tariffs made higher costs feel permanent.

Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, and Nick Fuentes are gaining credibility by correctly discussing issues like economic insecurity before pivoting toward conspiracy theories. Real frustrations about housing, wages, healthcare, and elite influence become emotional entry points for increasingly extreme conclusions.

Finally, Senator Dave McCormick briefly referred to Donald Trump’s “regime” before quickly correcting himself to say “administration.” The moment highlights growing concerns about loyalty politics and authoritarian tendencies in the right-wing movement.

On today’s bonus show:

Fox News keeps attacking James Talarico over nonsense, Dave Rubin goes on Jubilee's Surrounded, and much more...

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