Cenk Uygur returns, Biden & Newsom confronted about '24
The David Pakman Show - February 21, 2024
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Friendly Trump town hall on Fox News goes bad QUICK
During a Fox News town hall hosted by Laura Ingraham, former President Donald Trump's anticipated propaganda opportunity turned into a series of implosions as he struggled to defend his positions and actions. Ingraham's basic follow-up questions, particularly regarding mail-in voting and classified documents, revealed Trump's confusion and inability to articulate coherent responses. Despite Ingraham's attempts to highlight Trump's previous successes, such as winning in Florida with mail-in voting, Trump persisted in claiming widespread fraud. He then went on to make unsubstantiated claims regarding migrant crime and comparisons of his legal proceedings to the persecution of Alexei Navalny. The town hall's unraveling showcased Trump's vulnerability and highlighted the importance of informed voting in November’s election.
Defiant Nikki Haley says she won't drop out despite Trump's bullying
Nikki Haley defied expectations and announced her determination to continue her campaign despite speculation of her withdrawal. Amidst pressure from the Republican National Committee and former President Donald Trump, Haley asserted her commitment to stay in the race. She emphasized her refusal to conform to party elites and asserted her independence from Trump, highlighting the need for genuine choices in elections. While her chances of securing the nomination are slim, Haley's persistence poses a financial and strategic challenge for Trump, who faces legal issues and dwindling resources. Haley's defiance injects intrigue into the Republican primaries, complicating Trump's path and putting into question which states she can be competitive in.
From yesterday’s show:
Mitt Romney says he doesn't vote for r*pists, so no Trump 2024
Republican Senator Mitt Romney said that he will not be supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 election since Trump has been found civilly liable for sexual assault. Romey’s impending retirement has sparked discussion about his outspokenness regarding the MAGA faction within the GOP. Despite recognizing that Romney's forthcoming departure might embolden his candor, his willingness to speak out distinguishes him from other retiring Republicans. While there are plenty of policy differences, Romney's commitment to reality-based discourse is much more reasonable than the fantastical narratives perpetuated by the MAGA movement.
From yesterday’s show:
Trump's UNHINGED reaction to Alexei Navalny's death in Russia
Donald Trump's response to the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has stirred controversy. His statement, shared on his platform Truth Social, shifted focus away from Navalny's death to criticize left-wing politicians, prosecutors, and judges. He portrayed himself as a victim and attempted to leverage the situation to garner support for his presidential bid. Trump wrote, “The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has made me more and more aware of what is happening in our Country. It is a slow, steady progression, with CROOKED, Radical Left Politicians, Prosecutors, and Judges leading us down a path to destruction. Open Borders, Rigged Elections, and Grossly Unfair Courtroom Decisions are DESTROYING AMERICA. WE ARE A NATION IN DECLINE, A FAILING NATION! MAGA2024.” The failed former president never misses an opportunity to make an issue about him, even when it is wholly unrelated and tremendously insensitive to do so.
More on the show:
-- Cenk Uygur, Host of The Young Turks and candidate for President of the United States seeking the Democratic nomination against Joe Biden, joins David to discuss his campaign and goals
-- President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom are confronted about whether Newsom is "Plan B" for 2024 should something happen to Joe Biden
-- The now-arrested Biden "informant," Alexander Smirnov, admits that Russian intelligence is involved in spreading the Hunter Biden story
-- New York Attorney General Letitia James says she is prepared to seize Donald Trump's properties if he refuses to pay the verdict and fines against him
-- Anna Perez, a Trump cultist, shares a bizarre sex fantasy about Donald Trump
-- Republican Senator Tim Scott does a pathetic series of interviews sucking up to Donald Trump
-- Voicemail caller satirizes and parodies recent pro-Trump callers
-- On the Bonus Show: The latest allegations against Fani Willis, House starts bipartisan AI task force, Rudy Giuliani can fight $148 million defamation verdict if someone else pays, much more...
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