Trump in Epstein files, Tulsi tries to save him, MAGA revolts
The David Pakman Show - July 24, 2025
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Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure after it was confirmed that his name appears multiple times in the sealed Jeffrey Epstein files—contradicting his public denial. Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly informed Trump back in May, yet he has claimed otherwise. The Justice Department, working with Trump, has opted to block further releases, sparking accusations of a cover-up and backlash from his own supporters.
Further controversy erupted after reports revealed Trump dispatched Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche—his former personal attorney—to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell in prison. Critics argue this creates a blatant conflict of interest and raises serious ethical concerns. The administration insists the goal is to pursue “pertinent” evidence, but many see this as an attempt to suppress any material tying Trump to Epstein. The House Oversight Committee is now pursuing grand jury transcripts amid growing concerns of obstruction.
In an apparent effort to change the narrative, Trump has brought Tulsi Gabbard into the spotlight to revive a discredited conspiracy theory accusing Barack Obama of treason. At a chaotic press briefing, Gabbard and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dodged key questions about the Epstein files and deflected responsibility to the DOJ. Gabbard’s strange tangent about Hillary Clinton and Leavitt’s evasiveness only heightened the sense of panic and confusion in the administration.
Trump’s erratic behavior on social media—marked by late-night posts, wild conspiracy theories, and praise for loyalists like Gabbard—suggests desperation. He's reportedly anxious and sleepless, fearing what could be exposed. Meanwhile, Gabbard alienated much of the MAGA base by denying Epstein’s ties to intelligence agencies, triggering backlash and deepening internal divisions.
Amid all this, Trump held a disjointed event on artificial intelligence that left many confused. He rambled about “woke A.I.,” falsely claimed $17 trillion in new investments, and appeared unaware of key developments in the tech sector. The event, meant to project leadership on innovation, instead highlighted how unprepared and uninformed he is on one of the most critical issues facing the global economy.
Finally, Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Democrat from California, discusses the Trump administration’s aggressive and largely performative immigration enforcement, highlighting racial targeting and poor detention conditions. He stresses that Democrats must honestly address why they’re losing support by focusing on real issues like housing and cost of living, showing they’re willing to fight for working families rather than relying on empty messaging.
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Personally I want a number. We know the FBI flagged everywhere Trump's name was mentioned, the questions is, how may times. you know they have the number. Saying "multiple times" is what somebody says when they don't want to admit that they did a 'bad thing' hundreds of times.
I just hope the next administration gives us that number.
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An attorney stated his grooming was advanced making it highly likely there are other victims. Please dm me if you’d like to join a class action.