Trump sacrifices Vance to save failing presidency
The David Pakman Show - April 14, 2026
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Donald Trump announces restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz while the United States gains influence over Venezuelan oil supplies. The timing aligns reduced global supply with increased American export positioning, raising questions about whether economic incentives drive the broader geopolitical strategy.
Donald Trump’s decision in 2018 to dismantle international nuclear inspections directly created the strategic vacuum for the current military situation. By revisiting this specific turning point, it becomes clear that the instability Trump is now struggling to manage traces back to his own initial policy choices.
As JD Vance was working to establish a diplomatic resolution with Iran, Donald Trump posted contradictory statements on social media, claiming military dominance and ignoring the ongoing negotiations. This behavior suggests a lack of a unified strategy and positions the Vice President to take the blame if the talks fail.
Trump posted to Truth Social that the Iranian military is completely obliterated and their leadership is deceased. These erratic digital outbursts often occur in rapid succession, suggesting a disconnect between official military reports and the rhetoric being shared with his followers.
Reports indicate that Trump intends to use his clemency power to insulate his entire professional orbit from potential legal consequences. Such a broad application of the pardon power creates a system where loyalty to the executive provides immunity from the law.
Although Karoline Leavitt previously promised a resolution with Iran within weeks, the timeline has extended indefinitely without a clear strategic plan. Archival posts reveal that Donald Trump previously criticized Barack Obama for missing deadlines with Iran, highlighting a clear double standard.
Finally, Donald Trump promotes misleading claims about tax cuts on tips while using an unsuspecting DoorDash delivery driver as part of a political stunt. The policy only introduces limited deductions and partial relief, with many low-income workers and retirees seeing little to no actual benefit.
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Someone should put Karoline Leavitt on the spot by asking her if she is going to use the Trump pardons he has promised.
They have something set up called a BITCH system. Trump is Putin’s bitch and he is also nothing yahoo’s bitch. JD Vance to wear is more eye makeup than David Bowie and little Marco are Trump’s bitches.
Well Trump is attacking the holy father again and that’s not unusual because after all Trump is the antichrist.
Fun fact; On June 6, 1966 Elizabeth Christ Trump died. She was Trump’s grandmother. She was the matriarch of the Trump real estate empire that was started in Germany. I’ve heard that she was actually a good person and very smart.