Tesla collapsing, Trump declares Biden pardons void
The David Pakman Show - March 17, 2025
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Trump TANTRUMS, unleashes authoritarian INSANITY
At the DOJ, Trump claimed critical media outlets are illegal and singled out progressive figures as enemies. He pushed false narratives about crime and suggested the death penalty for drug offenses. His speech reflected an increasingly authoritarian stance, aiming to criminalize opposition and consolidate power. This escalation poses a serious threat to press freedom and democracy.
Trump MELTS DOWN, declares Biden's pardons VOID
Trump falsely claimed Biden’s pardons are invalid because they were signed with an auto pen and without Biden’s knowledge. He declared them “null and void,” suggesting those pardoned could still face prosecution. However, legally, a president cannot unilaterally revoke a predecessor’s valid pardons, and auto-pen signatures have been upheld as legitimate.
From over the weekend:
Trump confirms NO defense spending cuts
Trump has made it clear he has no plans to cut defense spending, contradicting earlier claims that he might. Despite some on the left hoping figures like Trump or Elon Musk would shrink the military budget, their actions show a commitment to maintaining or increasing it. Trump has always framed defense spending as a necessity for strength, and his first term saw significant increases rather than cuts.
From over the weekend:
Right wingers MELT DOWN when antivax homophobe gets rejected
A contestant on Love Is Blind, Sara, rejected her fiancé, Ben, due to political and moral differences, particularly regarding equality, religion, and vaccines, which has sparked outrage among right-wing commentators. Some conservatives argue that Ben dodged a "woke bullet," while others criticize Sara's decision as an example of liberal extremism. Despite what some claim, this is not an example of "cancel culture," but rather a natural consequence of differing worldviews.
More on the show:
-- 94% of Germans say they would not buy a Tesla as Elon Musk's company is in serious trouble globally
-- Tesla has reportedly stopped Cybertruck deliveries because the vehicles are falling apart as they drive around
-- Donald Trump declares media outlets adversarial to him "illegal"
-- A new report finds that the right wing is dominating the left in the online news space
-- A man votes for Donald Trump and his Peruvian wife is subsequently detained and thrown into a detention center
-- Supposedly "anti-war" Trump launches new attacks in Yemen
-- A confused Donald Trump delivers a series of disoriented statements while flying on Air Force One
-- On the Bonus Show: US deports hundreds despite court order, Republicans push to make "Trump Derangement Syndrome" a mental illness, students wonder why college tuition costs more as online enrollment grows, much more...
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