The David Pakman Show

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech featuring misleading claims about taxes on tips and moments where he appears disengaged -- Jessica Tarlov challenges Donald Trump’s approval ratings on Fox News, prompting an angry response from Donald Trump on social media...

-- On the Show -- Pat Ford, producer of the David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- In an interview with Maria Bartiromo, Donald Trump gives a series of inconsistent answers on war with Iran, midterms, and energy policy -- Karoline Leavitt claims gas prices are falling, promotes misleading figures, and deflects criticism during a press conference -- JD Vance faces a weak event turnout at a TPUSA...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump claims he posted an image of himself as a doctor while denying it resembles Jesus and faces criticism from right-wing allies -- Donald Trump clashes with Riley Gaines despite previously supporting her as she responds by reaffirming loyalty and downplaying the conflict -- Reports describe widespread use of stimulants and sedatives in Donald Trump’s White House as a fa...

-- 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 --...

-- 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...

-- 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 p...

-- 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 poli...

-- 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...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump speaks at an Easter event, praising himself, threatening Iran, and insulting the Iranian people -- Donald Trump delivers an erratic press conference, threatens Iran again, and receives praise from Pete Hegseth -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins downplays farmer bankruptcies while Trump avoids questions about rising gas prices -- A three-time Trump voter reacts w...

-- On the Show -- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage -- Donald Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilian infrastructure and says "praise be to Allah" on Truth Social -- Trump vacillates on Iran threats and war crimes, while Republicans struggle to defend him -- Donald Trump fires Attorney Ge...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump gradually loses control over his base and party as voters and allies begin questioning his leadership and distancing themselves -- Senator Mike Lee admits he does not know how many illegal votes exist while still pushing election fraud claims to justify stricter voting laws -- Analysts highlight Donald Trump’s weak approval ratings and explain how poor polling with i...

-- On the Show -- Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Gavin Newsom lead early Democratic polling for 2028, but none seem likely to unify the party -- Donald Trump builds support through identity and loyalty rather than policy, which allows contradictions, failed promises, and blame shifting to be accepted by supporters -- Trump allies increasingly reinterpret and manage his statements ins...

-- On the Show -- Ronny Jackson and Pete Hegseth openly signal that political losses and higher prices are acceptable as long as Donald Trump does not back down in Iran -- With indicators pointing to possible Republican losses in 2026, the question becomes whether Trump will blame election fraud, the media, or members of his own party -- Rick Scott, Donald Trump, and Karoline Leavitt defend rising...

-- On the Show -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, Democrat from California's 51st district, joins us to discuss the No Kings protests, cost-of-living messaging, suspicious trading tied to Iran policy, and much more… -- Reports show the United States deploys more than 50,000 troops to the Middle East while the Army raises the maximum enlistment age to 42 -- Ann Coulter, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Erik Prince pu...

-- On the Show -- Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, California, joins us to discuss her approach to reducing homelessness and crime in LA, as well as her concerns about Trump intervening in the 2028 Olympics -- Donald Trump allies gather at CPAC with smaller energy while millions attend No Kings protests across thousands of rallies -- Fox News defends Donald Trump over gas prices by highlighting h...

-- On the Show -- Fox News confronts Speaker Mike Johnson with Donald Trump publicly rejecting the shutdown deal and Johnson struggles to reconcile his defense of Trump -- Melania Trump appears at the White House, introducing a humanoid robot named Plato that she says will help teach children classical studies -- The Pentagon under Pete Hegseth removes journalists from inside the building after a...

-- On the Show -- Senator Tammy Baldwin, Democrat from Wisconsin, joins us to discuss what Congress can do to rein in Trump's war, gas price hikes, ICE at airports, and much more -- Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman tells Fox News that the US is heading towards a recession under Donald Trump which undermines Trump’s economic brand -- Donald Trump gives a confusing speech to GOP congressional mem...

-- On the Show -- Democrat Emily Gregory wins Donald Trump’s home district in Florida flipping a Republican seat despite Trump’s endorsement and presence -- Millions of people protest across the U.S., creating massive visible opposition that unsettles Donald Trump during multiple crises -- CBS News ratings collapse under Bari Weiss’s leadership as the network shifts toward Trump-friendly coverage,...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump negotiates a framework to end the Iran war that closely matches the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama -- Massive bets on oil and stock futures appear minutes before Donald Trump announces he is delaying strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure -- Senator John Kennedy says Donald Trump blocked a Republican plan that would have reopened the Department of Hom...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump prepares the public for winding down the Iran war while simultaneously threatening massive escalation over the Strait of Hormuz -- Donald Trump claims on Truth Social that the United States is getting what it wants and will not need to bomb Iran, sending market surging while Iran denies talks taking place -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent struggles to explain admin...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump escalates the conflict with Iran as a strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy facility sends global gas and oil prices surging -- FBI Director Kash Patel struggles through congressional questioning about firing Iran counterintelligence experts and basic voter fraud investigations, -- Donald Trump confuses economic data and makes a bizarre Pearl Harbor remark to a Japanes...

-- On the Show -- JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois, joins us in person to discuss immigration enforcement fears in Chicago, regulating crypto and prediction markets, and what agenda Democrats should pursue ahead of 2028 -- Jerome Powell warns the United States economy faces rising inflation risks, weak private sector job growth, and tariff-driven pressure, as Donald Trump’s policies strain the la...

-- On the Show -- Americans react to rising grocery and gas prices, describing $150 for basics and saying they ignore political messaging and focus on what they pay every week -- Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche face a House Oversight subpoena over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, signaling aggressive Democratic investigations if they win power -- Donald Trump delivers a series of er...

-- On the Show -- Donald Trump damages Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms as betting markets shift to a 50/50 chance of Democrats winning control of the Senate -- Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin publicly feud with personal insults on social media while Donald Trump intervenes to defend Mark Levin, exposing growing conflict inside the MAGA movement -- Karoline Leavitt struggles to answer basic qu...

-- On the Show -- New GDP data shows the U.S. economy slows sharply to 0.7 percent growth as Donald Trump faces rising oil prices, weakening job numbers, and economic uncertainty -- Donald Trump claims the United States has already defeated Iran while missiles continue flying, the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, and global oil markets surge past $100 per barrel -- Donald Trump lashes out at re...