Teacher fired for reading book, Trump's lawyer arrested

The David Pakman Show - August 23, 2023

Aug 23, 2023

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Key Trump witness RETRACTS false testimony after firing MAGA lawyer

In the labyrinth of legal drama surrounding Mar-a-Lago's security footage and the federal documents case against Donald Trump, a seismic shift has occurred. A key Trump employee linked to the security footage has backtracked on his initial claims after ditching his MAGA lawyer. The former Mar-a-Lago maintenance worker, now dubbed Trump employee number four, had earlier denied any involvement in attempts to tamper with security camera evidence. But the plot thickened when he switched legal counsel, opting for a lawyer from the Federal Defenders Office in Washington. Suddenly, his tune changed dramatically. The special counsel's office, led by Jack Smith, revealed that the employee had retracted his previous testimony and confessed to an alleged endeavor to delete security camera footage, implicating Trump and his coconspirators. This revelation, if validated, carries explosive implications. Sources suggest the change in stance followed a target letter warning of potential charges from Smith. This saga unfolds with a burning question: Was the initial denial orchestrated by the former lawyer, raising the specter of another legal mind possibly crossing ethical and legal boundaries? As the case unfurls, we remember the axiom “MAGA: Making Attorneys Get Attorneys.”

Trump explodes in insane rant on day of debate he is skipping, eve of arrest

As the spotlight turns to the 2024 Republican presidential debate, one figure notably absent is Donald Trump, who instead faces a different kind of event: his impending arrest. Trump is set to turn himself in for his fourth criminal indictment in Georgia's Fulton County jail tomorrow, all while his social media feed crackles with a series of frenetic posts. Amid caps-locked claims about election integrity, Trump and his defenders attempt to blur the line between speech and action, contending that his belief in a 2020 victory absolves him of criminality. However, legal experts stress that the charges against Trump aren't rooted in whether he genuinely believed he won the 2020 election, but rather in his actions to disenfranchise voters. Amid his legal battles, Trump attempts to rewrite the narrative, weaving a defense around a stolen election, despite a lack of evidence and the fact that such a defense wouldn't shield him from the charges.

From yesterday’s show:

Ron DeSantis' pathetic interview confirms why he's losing badly

Earlier this week, Republican 2024 presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis was interviewed on Fox News by Martha McCallum. DeSantis struggled to articulate a compelling message, showcasing why his campaign is in free-fall. Although his appearance was finessed with a Kari Lake style orange filter, his words fell flat, rendering a disinterested tone. DeSantis was asked to respond to Trump’s plan to skip the first GOP primary debate, to which DeSantis mumbled about appreciating Trump's actions as President. This fumbled response mirrored his broader struggle to define his candidacy apart from the looming presence of Donald Trump. As Trump garners unwavering support and leads in polls, DeSantis grapples with the "who cares" factor, leaving his statements devoid of impact. In an era where voters yearn for conviction and strength, DeSantis's inability to assert his position paints a portrait of a campaign adrift, searching for purpose amidst a political maelstrom.

Trump's bail set at $200,000 in Georgia criminal case

Donald Trump faces a $200,000 bond for his impending Thursday arrest in the ongoing election interference case in Georgia. The bond conditions laid out by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee underscore the gravity of the situation. Trump and his legal team have until noon on Friday to appear for processing at Fulton County Jail, following his online declaration of intent to surrender on Thursday. Notably, the bond agreement leaves no room for ambiguity, expressly prohibiting any actions that could intimidate co-defendants or witnesses, including social media posts or reposts. This stringent provision seems to anticipate Trump's penchant for signal boosting threats and intimations. The specificity of these bond terms raises questions about their potential to revoke Trump's bond if he breaches these conditions. In the midst of political tumult and the impending Republican primary debate, the next 48 to 72 hours promise heightened drama in the 2024 race.

More on the show:

-- On the Show:

-- Teacher Katie Rinderle is fired in Georgia for reading a book containing a non-binary character to her class

-- 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that a quote about 9/11 was incorrect, but now the audio has been released confirming the quote is accurate

-- One of Donald Trump's lawyers, John Eastman, has been arrested in Georgia

-- A bombshell report reveals that Mark Meadows, Donald Trump's former Chief-of-Staff, ratted Trump out to federal investigators

-- Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis threatens Mark Meadows with an arrest warrant if he does not turn himself in

-- Rudy Giuliani has been begging Donald Trump to help him with his legal fees, and Trump will reportedly hold a fundraiser for Rudy

-- Right-wing commentator Dan Bongino suggests that Donald Trump not pay his $200,000 bond in Georgia and allow himself to be kept in jail until his trial

-- Voicemail caller tells David that he is "a boy"

-- On the Bonus Show: Student loan debt forgiveness begins for 800,000 borrowers, India lands on the moon, 33% think COVID vaccine killed thousands, much more...