Trump women town hall goes wrong, Republican panics on abortion

The David Pakman Show - October 18, 2024

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Trump "women" town hall DISASTER, Fox CUTS TO COMMERCIAL

During a recent Fox News town hall with women, Donald Trump faced questions about abortion, fertility treatments, and other key issues but struggled to provide coherent responses. When asked about in vitro fertilization (IVF), Trump bizarrely claimed to be the "father of IVF" but admitted he only recently learned about it. He recounted a call from Republican Senator Katie Britt regarding an Alabama ruling against IVF clinics, to which he responded by issuing a statement supporting the procedure. On the topic of abortion, Trump bragged about overturning Roe v. Wade rather than addressing the woman's question on government involvement in life-saving procedures. His answer lacked depth, echoing his typical talking points on exceptions for rape, incest, and life of the mother. At one point, Trump veered off-topic, ranting about Elon Musk before being cut off by host Harris Faulkner. Faulkner also fact-checked Trump’s false claim about illegal immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, gently correcting him that they were there legally. Trump’s simplistic answers, like "banning" men from women’s sports or "just bringing down" prices, reflected a shallow grasp of policy issues, leaving many questioning his intelligence and fitness for office.

Trump completely lost on stage, audience PANICS

During a speech in Aurora, Colorado, Donald Trump appeared disoriented as he addressed the crowd in front of signs reading "Deport Illegals Now" and "End Migrant Crime." His rambling remarks covered topics such as protecting women, though many seemed unconvinced, while he also falsely claimed success in polls with women despite a large gap with Kamala Harris. Shifting to his familiar rhetoric, Trump labeled leftists as the real enemy within the U.S., asserting they posed a greater threat than Russia or China. He further vowed to revoke the broadcast licenses of CBS, MSNBC, and ABC, accusing them of dishonesty, particularly targeting CBS for its "60 Minutes" program. Ironically, Trump criticized Kamala Harris for using a teleprompter while using one himself during the speech. Toward the end, he defended his past inflammatory statements about Mexican rapists, claiming vindication and eliciting cheers from the crowd.

From yesterday’s show:

Trump gets what he deserves in Latino town hall, audience DISGUSTED

A recent Univision town hall aimed at Latino voters featuring Donald Trump was widely seen as a fiasco for the former president. Throughout the event, Trump made controversial statements that left the audience visibly confused and frustrated, particularly when he mentioned Ashli Babbitt’s death during the January 6th Capitol attack. A former Republican attendee confronted Trump about his actions during the riots and the COVID-19 pandemic, but Trump sidestepped responsibility, claiming widespread support within his administration and downplaying the Capitol incident. When asked about qualities he admired in Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump gave an incoherent response about her ability to "survive." He also struggled to explain his gun policy to parents of school shooting victims, citing the need for guns for "security, entertainment, and sport." His answers were disjointed and failed to address key policy issues like border security. Overall, the town hall underscored Trump’s disconnect from Latino voters' concerns.

From yesterday’s show:

Sorry MAGA, it's a FACT: Economy does better under Dems

The U.S. economy consistently performs better under Democratic presidents, based on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, job creation, stock market returns, inflation, and wage growth. Data from sources like the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Federal Reserve show that, on average, Democratic presidents achieve higher GDP growth (3.8% vs. 2.6%), more job creation (2.5 million vs. 1 million jobs annually), and better stock market returns (10.8% vs. 4.8%). Inflation is lower (2.9% vs. 3.8%), and wage growth is stronger (1.6% vs. 0.6%) under Democrats compared to Republicans. Additionally, deficits tend to decrease under Democrats but rise under Republican administrations. Despite ongoing issues such as poverty and healthcare access, the data supports the claim that the economy performs better under Democratic leadership.

More on the show:

-- Donald Trump bizarrely says he "did a big one" and loves "black men" at a horribly glitched rally

-- Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick gives 3-5 answers in 9 seconds about abortion

-- Geraldo Rivera, former Fox News host and former friend of Donald Trump's, endorses Kamala Harris and explains why

-- Donald Trump is reportedly calling Kamala Harris "retarded" in private

-- Stephen Miller goads a rally crowd into booing and yelling at pictures of Hispanic people

-- An unhinged Donald Trump asks an audience of black people whether they want the black or white presidential candidate to be president

-- This week's Friday Feedback

-- On the Bonus Show: Florida pulls abortion ads off air, Nebraska allowing formerly incarcerated to vote, and much more...

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