Court saves Trump for now, campaign promises soldiers at polling places
The David Pakman Show - March 26, 2024
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Trump SNAPS at reporter, visibly confused at press conference gone wrong
Following a court decision reducing his bond by 60% and extending the payment deadline, Donald Trump held a perplexing press conference, appearing disoriented and making grammatically and syntactically nonsensical statements. When asked if he would allocate funds from the reduced bond to his campaign, Trump curtly dismissed the inquiry, asserting it was not the reporter's business. Throughout the conference, Trump's remarks veered from confusing to false assertions, including his claim that elections cannot occur during a political season. Trump refused to acknowledge the forthcoming criminal trials will take place and levied unfounded accusations linking them to Joe Biden further underscoring his detachment from reality. As Trump's legal battles continue, questions linger about his potential testimony and his ability to navigate the impending trials.
Court SAVES Trump, drops bond 68%, gives him 10 more days
An appellate court decision has significantly reduced the financial burden on Donald Trump, granting him a substantial decrease in bond requirements and extending the deadline for payment. Trump faced a demand to post nearly half a billion dollars in bond to prevent the New York attorney general from seizing his assets. However, the appeals court ruled in favor of Trump, allowing him to post a bond of $175 million instead, and granting him ten additional days to gather the funds. Trump and his supporters view this as a victory, enabling him to explore various avenues for raising the required funds. Conversely, figures like Letitia James perceive it as a win because despite the reduction and extension, Trump still faces the daunting task of producing hundreds of millions of dollars, underscoring the ongoing legal challenges he confronts. The outcome prompts speculation about Trump's ability to meet the revised bond requirement, given conflicting statements from him and his legal team.
From yesterday’s show:
WOW: NBC hosts REVOLT over hiring of Ronna McDaniel
The hiring of former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel by NBC News and MSNBC has sparked internal dissent within the network. Critics, including NBC hosts and journalists like Chuck Todd, have raised concerns about McDaniel's role in attempting to subvert the 2020 election results. They argue that her hiring normalizes her actions and undermines democracy. Todd expressed discomfort over McDaniel's credibility, questioning whether her statements are influenced by her contract or genuine beliefs. Similarly, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski of Morning Joe condemned the decision, citing McDaniel's involvement in Trump's election fraud efforts. While acknowledging the need for conservative perspectives in coverage, they stress that McDaniel's actions disqualify her from a role as a political analyst. Despite criticism, NBC has stood by its decision, prompting further debate over journalistic ethics and the responsibility of media outlets.
From yesterday’s show:
ANOTHER Republican quits, puts House majority in danger!
The resignation of Republican Representative Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, chair of the China Select Committee, adds to a string of GOP departures, jeopardizing the party's majority in the House. With Gallagher's departure, Republicans are left with a precarious one-vote margin. This comes amidst a special election for a Democratic-held seat in New York, likely to remain in Democratic hands. Gallagher's decision, similar to other recent resignations, follows discussions with his family and party leadership. His departure intensifies concerns over the GOP's dwindling majority, leaving no room for dissent in passing legislation. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in navigating the House's agenda with such a slim majority as Democrats could exploit Republican vulnerabilities by persuading moderate members to defect, potentially granting significant wins for the left.
More on the show:
-- Bill Scher, Politics Editor for the Washington Monthly and co-host of the online show "The DMZ with Matt Lewis," joins David to discuss Trump vs Biden polling, the future of this presidential race, and much more
-- Fox News hosts are stunned that other networks have journalists with standards when discussing the blowback to NBC's hiring of Ronna McDaniel
-- Trump reposts to Truth Social a message likening him to Jesus during his court appearance
-- The Biden-Harris campaign releases a hilarious statement about Donald Trump's nutty press conference
-- Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's current campaign press secretary, says the campaign will deploy "soldiers" and "troops" to polling places on election day
-- Donald Trump's first felony trial is scheduled for April 15, just weeks away
-- Voicemail caller is still furious that David supposedly "blocked him on Instagram"
-- On the Bonus Show: Truth Social will start trading publicly, Florida's new social media ban for minors is examined, Candace Owens exits The Daily Wire after months of feuding with Ben Shapiro, much more...
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