Trump's debate strategy goes public, Kristi Noem back at it

The David Pakman Show - June 24, 2024

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Trump's brain stops working, Fox News CUTS AWAY

In a recent rally in Philadelphia, former President Donald Trump delivered a speech that was abruptly cut off by Fox News due to its erratic nature. He made disjointed remarks about washing machines and plumbing, prompting concerns about his mental health. Trump also claimed, without evidence, that President Joe Biden would be using performance-enhancing drugs for their upcoming debate. The rally, attended by a notably sparse crowd, was far from the triumphant event Trump portrayed it as. Trump expressed anxiety about Biden, even praising third-party candidates Cornel West and Jill Stein, whom he believes would draw votes away from Biden. He further demonstrated a misunderstanding of tariffs, insisting incorrectly that they had no financial impact on American consumers. Despite his disjointed rhetoric, Trump concluded with a vow to fight against his political adversaries, whom he labeled as "scum." The rally highlighted Trump's increasing frustration and the growing disconnect between his concocted narrative and reality.

AUDIO: Trump INSISTS dead woman voted for him

Last week, author Ramin Setoodeh revealed that during a meeting, Donald Trump insisted Joan Rivers voted for him in 2016, despite her death in 2014. MAGA supporters initially dismissed this claim as fabricated, asserting that Trump wouldn’t make such a mistake. However, MSNBC released audio confirming Trump's statement. In the recording, Trump confidently claims, "She voted for me according to what she said." This contradiction led to various rationalizations from Trump’s supporters, ranging from confusion about which Joan Rivers he meant to claims that he was joking. The incident underscores concerns about Trump's cognitive state, as highlighted by Setoodeh, who has interviewed Trump multiple times since he left office. Setoodeh noted Trump's tendency to jump between topics and his struggles with event chronology. This episode raises serious questions about Trump's mental clarity and the accuracy of his claims, which his supporters continue to downplay or dismiss despite mounting evidence.

From over the weekend:

Trump considering mandatory military service

There are rising concerns about the possibility of mandatory military service if Donald Trump wins the upcoming election. Despite Trump’s official denial, there is growing support among his associates, aligning with the authoritarian framework of "Project 2025." A recent Republican bill proposing automatic registration for men aged 18 to 26 in selective service adds to the worry. Christopher Miller, former acting defense secretary, advocates for mandatory service, viewing it as a "rite of passage" fostering shared sacrifice and civility. Other Trump allies, like JD Vance and Lindsey Graham, support national service to address military shortages. Critics highlight Trump’s draft-dodging history and the ease with which he could adopt such ideas if persuaded by his advisors. This push for mandatory service raises fears about increased youth militarization and forced military involvement in public schools, seen as a control mechanism under the guise of patriotism.

From over the weekend:

Mike Pillow in shambles after Trump says vote early, vote by mail

Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, faces a dilemma as the 2024 election approaches. For years, he supported Donald Trump's claims that mail-in voting, absentee voting, and early voting were corrupt. However, Trump and his allies have shifted their stance, now encouraging voters to use any method convenient to them, including mail-in and absentee voting. This reversal leaves Lindell struggling to reconcile his previous anti-mail-in voting crusade with Trump's new directives. Mike appears to interpret Trump’s change as a strategic move to catch fraudulent voters, though his explanations are convoluted and unclear. Meanwhile, he proposes creating a website to help voters request mail-in ballots, despite the existence of established resources like vote.org. As Trump now emphasizes the convenience of voting by any method, Lindell’s challenge is to align his narrative with this new approach while maintaining his credibility in MAGA circles.

More on the show:

-- Dr. John Kruse, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author, joins David to discuss the possibility of Trump having ADHD and using stimulant medications

-- Failed former President Donald Trump admits to the disgusting way he will attack President Biden at the forthcoming presidential debate

-- South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem reappears for more interviews and still will not answer why she lied about meeting Kim Jong Un, nor why she lied about it in her book

-- Roseanne Barr appears on the Piers Morgan show, and it's as sad as it is disturbing

-- A woman says that Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz paid her for sex

-- Donald Trump admits he'll incite another riot and try to steal the 2024 election, if he loses

-- On the Bonus Show: Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1300, Florida family suing NASA after space debris crashes through their home, Colorado's AI law focused on prevent bias, much more...

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