Trump melts down over indictment, GA governor trashes his defense strategy
The David Pakman Show - August 16, 2023
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Trump EXPLODES on social media after latest indictment
Donald Trump was indicted in Georgia Monday night, leading to a multi-day meltdown from the failed former president. Facing potential charges with a maximum prison sentence of 71 and a half years, Trump's immediate reaction was to question the charges and the legal process. He made a number of posts to Truth Social, claiming he was being targeted by a corrupt district attorney and criticizing the timing of the indictments during his 2024 presidential campaign. Trump's reaction extended to fundraising emails where he portrayed himself as a victim of Democratic interference and a strong contender against President Biden, despite polling data suggesting no clear frontrunner between the two. The reaction from Trump has become predictable every time he gets indicted, with him now having gone through the process four times in just a few months. Despite Trump's outward bravado, his reactions demonstrate nervousness about the numerous criminal troubles he is now facing.
Trump’s co-conspirators can either flip or take the fall
The complex web of co-conspirators in the Trump Georgia election fraud case involves 48 individuals, with the initial 18 already indicted in addition to the former president. As the specter of Georgia's RICO charges and a mandatory minimum five-year prison sentence looms large, these individuals must navigate the daunting choice between cooperation with law enforcement and the gamble of enduring a potentially lengthy prison sentence. Amidst this tense backdrop, the co-conspirators are undoubtedly engaged in a delicate calculation, assessing the possible intentions of their counterparts and calculating their own risks of receiving a serious sentence. The atmosphere is akin to a high-stakes strategy game, where time is limited and each decision carries profound implications for those involved. Certainly, the co-conspirators are not only charting their individual destinies but also shaping the trajectory of the entire legal saga, making their choices reverberate far beyond their personal circumstances and career interests.
From yesterday’s show:
Georgia Republican calls Trump WORST CANDIDATE in GOP history
Amid the legal developments involving Donald Trump in Georgia, multiple Republicans have testified against him, challenging his narrative of victimhood by Democratic operatives. The January 6th committee revealed former Trump loyalists who now find his actions unacceptable. Geoff Duncan, a former lieutenant governor of Georgia, emphasized the political significance of his testimony, stating that the Republican Party must acknowledge the legitimacy of the 2020 election results and move beyond Trump's damaging influence. Duncan's assertion that Trump was a worse candidate than even Herschel Walker underscores the growing internal conflict within the Republican Party. However, the majority of the party continues to fervently support Trump, even in the face of potential legal consequences. This loyalty reflects the ongoing division within the party and raises concerns about its priorities leading into the 2024 election.
From yesterday’s show:
Trump sinks to new low in bizarre Maui wildfires video
The Maui wildfires, a tragic event of unprecedented proportions in Hawaii, have left a trail of devastation with a significant loss of life and property. Exploiting the disaster for political gains, Donald Trump criticized the state and federal government’s reaction to the disaster. However, his assertions clashed with the complex reality of disaster management, including the uncertainty surrounding the fire's origin and the intricacies of preparedness. Trump also mocked the idea that the fires were exacerbated by climate change. The ex-president should be the last person criticizing Biden’s response, as he was largely negligent when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and acted like the island wasn’t even part of the United States. The wildfires should emphasize the urgent need for empathy, bipartisan action, and pragmatic solutions, but instead, Trump is exploiting the tragedy for his own political benefit.
More on the show:
-- Farron Cousins, host of Farron Balanced and Ring of Fire, fills in for David
-- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp criticizes Trump's criminal defense strategy of attempting to prove the 2020 election was stolen
-- The latest Trump indictment contradicts the timeline of events put forward by Mike Pence
-- Georgia officials say that Donald Trump won't get special treatment when he's processed and arraigned and will need to pose for a mugshot
-- Ron DeSantis's friends and allies expected that his presidential campaign wouldn't go so well
-- Trump advisers expect Donald Trump will continue to attack the judges presiding over his criminal cases
-- A right-wing group is suing Target over its stock price losing value for "going woke"
-- Senate Republicans are worried about Mitch McConnell's declining health
-- On the Bonus Show: Trump facing 700 years in prison, climate activists score a win in Montana, Sean Hannity suspects Republicans are getting too extreme, and much more...
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