Trump’s latest money funneling scheme

The David Pakman Show - August 13, 2026

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Donald Trump failed to provide logical answers when questioned about avoiding Air Force One during a recent Iranian security incident. Additionally, Trump visibly stumbled while walking across the lawn toward Marine One.

Declassified FBI records reveal federal agents investigated whether Donald Trump acted on behalf of Russia after firing James Comey. Although his campaign welcomed Russian interference, official investigations found no evidence of criminal conspiracy.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims a judicial ruling stripped his voting rights and left him without a legal residence. However, a New York judge simply rejected a fake address RFK Jr. submitted on election forms when he ran for president in 2024.

Executive assistant Natalie Harp controls the news articles and social media posts reaching Donald Trump in the White House. This setup highlights how evangelical political leaders overlook Trump’s personal behavior while demanding moral compliance from others.

Donald Trump promised private donors would fund his White House ballroom without costing taxpayers any money. However, federal records reveal his administration quietly siphoned nearly $1 billion from public agencies and National Park Service entrance fees.

Finally, Donald Trump is taking political credit for falling grocery prices as proof that his economic agenda successfully lowers inflation. However, lettuce prices dropped sixteen percent because a severe parasite outbreak infected thousands of consumers with diarrhea.

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