Desperation peaks as 2026 isn't looking so good
Desperation peaks as 2026 isn't looking so good  
Podcast: The David Pakman Show
Published On: Wed Dec 31 2025
Description: -- On the Show -- Attorney General Pam Bondi deletes a tweet praising what she thought was Donald Trump's success after realizing the overdose data actually reflects declines under Joe Biden -- Dr Oz downplays vaccines and promotes vague wellness advice while ignoring evidence that flu shots reduce hospitalization even in weak match years -- Donald Trump pressures supporters to donate immediately by falsely claiming Democrats will steal imaginary tariff rebate money -- Donald Trump reposts praise from foreign troll accounts posing as MAGA supporters while railing against foreign interference -- Caroline Sunshine frames Donald Trump as a paternal authority who rewards and punishes states, saying Trump is "daddy" -- Megyn Kelly argues Trump's personal misconduct does not matter while minimizing documented sexual abuse and overstating his policy record -- Tomi Lahren attacks retired and seriously ill Joe Biden for taking a vacation while excusing Donald Trump's constant time off in office -- Karl Rove warns that fatigue with Donald Trump is spreading inside his own coalition ahead of the 2026 midterms -- On the Bonus Show: Trump says he's halting child care payments to Minnesota, SNAP bans on some junk food items set to begin, the key moments of 2025, and much more... 💪 AG1 is offering you $126 in FREE gifts at https://drinkag1.com/pakman 🔊 Babbel language learning: Get up to 55% OFF at https://babbel.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:25) Pam Bondi Deletes Biden Praise (07:29) Dr Oz Spreads Vaccine Doubt (17:17) Trump Invents Tariff Scam (23:38) Trump Boosts Foreign Trolls (29:29) Trump Framed as "Daddy" (36:06) Megyn Kelly Excuses Misconduct (44:35) Lahren Attacks Biden Vacation (49:52) Karl Rove Warns Trump Fatigue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices