The coverups get weird as the corruption gets more obvious
The David Pakman Show - May 13, 2026
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Robert Reich reports that political operatives are discussing a 30% chance of removing Donald Trump due to high food prices and his declining cognitive health. The plan involves JD Vance promising Marco Rubio the vice presidency to secure cabinet support and bypass traditional impeachment.
Donald Trump traveled to Beijing accompanied by a massive delegation of billionaires, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. Visuals from the trip show Eric Trump and Elon Musk appearing more prominent than government officials like the Secretary of State during official trade talks.
JD Vance sees his 2028 presidential nomination odds dropping in betting markets as Marco Rubio is gaining favor among Republican donors. Meanwhile, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has surged to the lead in Democratic primary polls for the first time.
Public disapproval of Donald Trump’s economic handling has reached 70% as inflation continues to outpace wages for most workers. This is unquestionably due in part to Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran and his decision to impose widespread tariffs.
Donald Trump insulted reporter Akayla Gardner by calling her “a dumb person” after she asked about the ballooning costs of his ballroom project while regular Americans struggle with basic payments. This interaction highlights a pattern where Trump views policy criticism as a personal attack.
Speculation regarding the president’s health is growing due to visible hand bruises, a dragging gait, and his frequent bragging about acing dementia screening tests. The nearly 80-year-old leader requires repeated off-site evaluations for what are described as routine procedures.
Donald Trump is preparing for an annual physical at Walter Reed following recent admissions of receiving a CT scan. The upcoming medical visit on May 26 has triggered intense scrutiny because of the Republican Party’s previous focus on the health of political rivals like Joe Biden.
Finally, Ashley St. Clair, social media content creator and former MAGA firebrand now speaking out against the movement, joins us to discuss the coordinated “marching orders” and undisclosed pay-for-play schemes she claims drive the right-wing influencer industry.
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Ocasio Cortez is still too young to be president. I hope we can see more like her who listen to Bernie Sanders. He is not taking bribes and seems to truly care about ordinary people.
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