The meltdowns will continue until the morale improves
The David Pakman Show - July 8, 2026
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Republicans argue that candidates facing credible abuse allegations like Graham Platner should be disqualified from running for public office. Yet, these same individuals have spent years defending Donald Trump despite a jury finding him civilly liable for sexual assault.
Donald Trump recently celebrated a memorandum of understanding that supposedly ended tensions with Iran. However, the fragile truce quickly collapsed after commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the United States military to launch retaliatory strikes.
Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Vladimir Putin during a joint press event. He also falsely claimed that Japan had fired over one hundred missiles and rambled about past nuclear deals.
Donald Trump walked tentatively down the stairs of Air Force One before drifting off course on the runway. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had to firmly grab the president’s arm to guide him toward the waiting receiving line.
At an international summit, Donald Trump appeared entirely unengaged during a foreign leader’s speech, leading to widespread speculation that he fell asleep. The instance highlights immense political hypocrisy, as Trump and Republicans previously weaponized identical behavior against Joe Biden.
Donald Trump held an press conference where he officially ended a ceasefire agreement with Iran while using intense personal insults. The president abruptly shifted topics to boast about his popularity ranking on TikTok.
Finally, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, New York Times journalists, join us to discuss their new book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump.
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Maine Democrats claim Platner is meddling with the replacement process, ACA premiums are poised for another big hike, an ICE agent fatally shoots a man in Houston, and much more...
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I never saw Joe Biden fall asleep during meetings or especially when he traveled to other countries. Whether he did or not, I never saw it. He may have stumbled with his words and was a bit unsteady on his feet, but never to the extent the piggy in chief falls asleep and literally doesn’t know where he is or where he’s going. The double standard is astonishing.
Ok David, your title had me seriously laughing out loud, and I haven’t even listened to the podcast! Can’t wait. I appreciate the work you and others are doing.