Trump is getting ignored as pollsters drop brutal warning

The David Pakman Show - October 3, 2025

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Several Democratic governors are increasingly asserting state authority to resist Donald Trump’s policies, especially in health care, climate, gun safety, and immigration. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, for example, insists that health decisions in his state will follow science rather than directives from Trump or RFK Jr. Governors in California, New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are maintaining stricter standards than the federal government requires. While federal law prevails in some areas, states retain significant powers to govern independently, signaling growing state-level pushback.

In a recent interview, Eric Trump repeatedly used “they” to describe numerous unrelated events. He linked gag orders, impeachments, the Steele dossier, Russia investigations, social-media bans, FBI raids, ballot removals, bank closures, and even alleged assassination attempts to a single conspiratorial force. In reality, these actions involved distinct entities, including judges, House members, intelligence agencies, tech companies, state officials, and banks, but Eric Trump collapsed them into one villainous “they” to reinforce a narrative of victimhood.

David canceled his planned appearance on Jubilee’s Surrounded, where he would have debated 20 right-wing Gen Zers. Security was initially a concern after Charlie Kirk’s death, but Jubilee addressed the risks. The main reason is ethical and strategic: the format amplifies extremism, edits out constructive discussion, and sometimes exploits vulnerable participants.

Trump’s “tough on trade” policy has been an unmitigated disaster. Tariffs act as hidden taxes, raising prices on everyday items, housing, and construction materials. Farmers affected by tariffs are then bailed out with taxpayer dollars, meaning Americans pay twice. The policy creates roughly $170 billion in hidden costs annually, along with inflationary ripple effects, delayed raises, and strained local budgets. Ordinary families bear the burden, while the wealthy largely avoid it.

Finally, a poll from Lake Research Partners shows Trump facing historically low support in swing districts. Forty-nine percent favor impeachment, and 56% disapprove of his performance. These voters will likely determine control of the House in 2026, signaling major political challenges for Trump.

On today’s bonus show:

Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing on the ongoing government shutdown. New polling shows that most Republicans want to keep Affordable Care Act subsidies. And more right-wing reactions to Bad Bunny being announced as the Super Bowl halftime performer.

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