Trump panics as airports crush, flights delayed
The David Pakman Show - November 6, 2025
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Tuesday night’s elections shocked the Republican Party. Democrats flipped districts long considered safe, including Erie County, Pennsylvania, and seats in Mississippi and Virginia. Voters rejected chaos, shutdowns, and culture war politics. The results show Republican dominance is far from guaranteed and suggest Democrats could have momentum heading into the 2026 midterms.
Trump may have little interest in reopening the government. He sees a shutdown as a way to create chaos, avoid accountability, and consolidate power. Democrats want to govern and protect Americans, but a stalled government freezes oversight and allows Trump to act without checks. He thrives on disruption and uses a non-functioning government to sidestep consequences.
The shutdown has caused chaos in U.S. aviation. Air traffic controllers face staffing shortages, delayed flights, and financial struggles. Airlines are cutting schedules with little notice, creating cascading delays nationwide. Despite this, Trump shows no urgency to resolve the shutdown, which harms travelers, the economy, and public safety while politically benefiting him.
October saw the worst job losses in 22 years, with 153,000 positions cut, nearly triple the previous year. Layoffs are driven by AI adoption, rising costs, and tariff uncertainty under Trump. Companies are delaying hiring or reducing staff. Trump remains unaffected, focusing on luxury projects, like his $300 million ballroom.
At a Miami business forum, Trump appeared weak, confused, and incoherent. He conflated South Africa and South America, misrepresented surgical interventions on children, and boasted about cutting food stamps. His rambling statements highlighted a growing disconnect between his rhetoric and reality while ignoring the struggles of low-wage workers.
During a Fox News interview, Trump appeared droopy and flustered. He lashed out at New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, demanding others “be very nice” to him. Trump also attacked his own supporters over the economy. He insisted everything is “great,” claiming falling prices and low energy costs, even as millions of Americans struggle.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to understand the stakes for MAGA Republicans. If Democrats regain control of the House, they could investigate Trump’s legacy, including blocked subpoenas, pardons, and financial conflicts. Johnson’s warning reflects a rare honesty in MAGA circles that power is not guaranteed.
Finally, after Tuesday’s losses, Jesse Waters blamed women, immigrants, and college-educated voters for Democratic victories, essentially repeating his “childless cat ladies” trope. He expressed frustration that being a white male does not confer automatic priority. His condescension and xenophobia highlight the anger and fragility within parts of the MAGA and conservative media base.
On today’s bonus show:
The man who threw a sandwich at a border officer stands trial. Mexico’s president takes legal action following a sexual assault. A judge orders the White House to provide ASL interpreters at press briefings, and much more…
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I never thought I would live to see the day a sitting U.S. President would actively decide to workagainst the American people. I am pissed that him and his administration think that the American people are either stupid or ignorant to what we are seeing and keep lying to our faces while spending our money for lavish parties. I will say this, we the people, will get the last laugh and I smell impeachment coming down the line and everyone will be held accountable mark my words.
So frustrating that the audience in Florida clapped at his inane ramblings.