They’re stealing the election and SCOTUS said yes
The David Pakman Show - April 30, 2026
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The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling eliminating a majority-Black district in Louisiana, setting a precedent that could unravel similar districts nationwide and help Republicans ahead of the midterms. Within one hour, the Florida House passed a DeSantis-backed map that could add four Republican seats.
Jerome Powell explained that higher gas prices are reducing Americans’ disposable income, leading consumers to cut spending and slow economic growth. He reported inflation rising to 3.5% due to global oil prices and tariffs.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said it would not surprise him if new details emerge about who shot a Secret Service agent, despite an individual already being charged. The statement raises questions about the reliability of the investigation amid numerous unanswered questions.
In an Oval Office event with Artemis II astronauts, Donald Trump said he is physically capable of going to space. He then claimed that he interpreted James Comey’s “86 47” seashell post as a murder threat.
During a public hearing, Defense Department official Jules Hurst declined to confirm whether he uses the Signal messaging app. His refusal to answer directly created visible discomfort following a high-profile Signal scandal last year.
A Manhattan Institute survey reports that roughly 47% of Democrats believe the Butler, Pennsylvania shooting involving Donald Trump was staged. However, there is no solid evidence of a conspiracy, and Trump’s polling only rose about half a point after the incident.
Finally, Dr. Frank George, psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, who runs The Gaslight Report on Substack, joins us to discuss recent examples of Trump’s cognitive decline.
On today’s bonus show:
Janet Mills drops out of the Maine Senate race, a California billionaire tax measure heads to the ballot, families sue ChatGPT after a mass shooter used it ahead of the attack, and much more...
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