The David Pakman Show

-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil

-- A look back at 2018, when Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, establishing the origins of the current conflict

-- Donald Trump publicly undermines Vice President JD Vance while Vance attempts to negotiate peace talks with Iran

-- Donald Trump issues a series of aggressive social media posts claiming total military victory over Iran despite ongoing conflict

-- Donald Trump discusses issuing sweeping preemptive pardons for anyone within close physical proximity to the Oval Office

-- The Trump administration fails to meet its self-imposed deadlines for resolving the ongoing conflict with Iran

-- Donald Trump promotes misleading claims about tax cuts on tips while using an unsuspecting DoorDash driver as part of a political stunt

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump upsets Christians with a Truth Social post, continues to attack the Pope, and much more...

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(00:00) The truth about Trump’s oil war(07:15) Revisiting 2018 when Trump left the Iran deal(16:58) Trump publicly criticizes JD Vance(22:48) Trump claims military victory in Iran(30:30) Trump considers sweeping preemptive pardons(38:50) Trump misses a self-imposed deadline for Iran(46:20) Trump tricks DoorDash driver in political stunt  

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open

-- Hungarian voters remove longtime leader Viktor Orbán from power in a landslide electoral defeat, despite JD Vance campaigning for him

-- Donald Trump makes a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Pope Leo, claiming he supports crime and nuclear weapons

-- Donald Trump engages in a high-volume posting spree on Truth Social during the early morning hours

-- Secretary Pete Buttigieg remains calm while Joe Kernen loses his composure during a heated exchange about economic policy

-- Donald Trump struggles to maintain a logical flow during a phone interview with Maria Bartiromo about energy prices

-- Donald Trump asserts that the outcome of international negotiations is irrelevant because he has already declared victory

-- On the Bonus Show: David shares stories from his trip to Argentina, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump orders naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

(07:23) Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán ousted in election

(16:39) Trump criticizes the Pope, saying he supports crime

(23:36) Trump issues a high volume of overnight social media posts

(33:00) Pete Buttigieg and Joe Kernen clash over Trump's economy

(43:20) Trump discusses energy prices in Fox News interview

(53:14) Trump declares victory regardless of ongoing Iran negotiations

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-- On the Show

-- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire

-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones after they criticize his Iran war, fracturing his base

-- Melania Trump delivers an unannounced speech about Jeffrey Epstein that brings renewed attention to her past connections

-- Traders place highly-timed bets on the Iran ceasefire announcement, raising concerns about insider information tied to Trump allies

-- Donald Trump claims victory in the Iran war, while evidence shows Iran gaining leverage and the United States faces economic setbacks

-- Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson suggests trials for officials who followed potentially illegal orders during the Iran war

-- U.S. troops and reports contradict Pentagon claims of success, describing poor preparation and leadership issues

-- Lawmakers from both parties call for Donald Trump to be removed through impeachment or the 25th Amendment, but both remain unlikely

-- Democrats begin to divide over messaging strategy, fundraising, and potential candidates as they prepare for upcoming elections

-- The NAACP calls for Donald Trump to be removed while also pursuing legal action to challenge voting restrictions and protect voter access.

-- Doctor Oz makes incorrect claims about Medicaid fraud in New York based on a basic math error, undermining the investigation

-- The Trump administration enters a public conflict with the Pope as reports emerge of tensions between US officials and the Vatican

-- On the Bonus Show: Debate over the 25th Amendment continues, JD Vance campaigns for a dictator, Trump is resorting to shock content, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump criticizes conservative media figures over Iran

(08:17) Melania Trump remarks renew focus on Epstein case

(13:55) Betting activity raises questions before ceasefire announcement

(22:06) The United States is losing the war with Iran

(29:25) Growing calls for investigations into the Iran war

(34:47) Concerns emerge over decisions by US defense leadership

(41:13) Lawmakers discuss removing Trump from office

(47:37) Democrats are dividing going into '26 and '28

(56:22) NAACP calls for Trump removal

(1:05:41) Doctor Oz faces criticism over incorrect fraud claims

(1:14:48) Pentagon denies threatening the Vatican

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful agreement with Iran, while Iran restricts ships and ignores him

-- Rep. John Larson introduces articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, accusing him of abuses of power and constitutional violations

-- Donald Trump posts aggressive and erratic messages on Truth Social, attacking Iran, NATO allies, and political opponents

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump’s claims about the Strait of Hormuz despite evidence showing minimal ship traffic

-- Fox News host Laura Ingraham reverses her earlier concerns and portrays Donald Trump as a careful decision maker

-- A C-SPAN caller accuses Donald Trump of serious misconduct on live television, catching the host off guard and forcing an immediate response

-- Megyn Kelly criticizes Donald Trump’s behavior and demands normal conduct despite previously supporting the style that defines his persona

-- Fox & Friends hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump’s ceasefire goals have not been achieved, signaling cracks in supportive media coverage

-- On the Bonus Show: Iran wants $2 million to let ships cross the Strait of Hormuz, Hegseth isn't telling Trump the truth about Iran, Clay Fuller wins the special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:16) Trump’s Iran claims clash with reality

(08:49) New impeachment articles filed against Trump

(18:21) Trump rhetoric intensifies in new posts

(24:25) Leavitt defends Trump on Strait of Hormuz claims

(35:12) Ingraham changes tone after earlier Trump concerns

(42:29) Live caller comments revive Epstein questions

(49:17) Megyn Kelly criticizes Trump’s behavior

(57:54) Fox hosts question Trump ceasefire outcome

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-- On the Show

-- Gas prices have jumped 61% percent since mid-January under Donald Trump, directly affecting Americans at the pump

-- More Americans are openly calling for Donald Trump to be removed from office due to concerns about his mental fitness

-- JD Vance experiences an awkward and highly visible interaction with Donald Trump during a public rally

-- A loyal Trump supporter openly rejects targeting civilian infrastructure, signaling growing cracks in the president’s base

-- Megyn Kelly declares she would continue supporting Donald Trump even if he dropped a nuclear bomb

-- Promised payments of $7,000 from DOGE and tariffs never materialized, showing how Trump's promises failed to deliver

-- Independent media faces targeted attacks from Donald Trump Jr. and Karoline Leavitt for reporting accurate information

-- On the Bonus Show: David provides an update on his trip to Argentina, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:09) Trump’s energy promises meet reality

(10:18) Growing calls for Trump’s removal over behavior

(18:44) JD Vance faces awkward moment with Trump

(29:05) Loyal voters question Trump’s decisions

(36:36) Megyn Kelly expresses unwavering support for Trump

(43:43) Trump’s promised payments fail to appear

(52:32) Don Jr. and Karoline challenge outside reporting

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