Trump blood-covered hand raises questions as NH primary days away
The David Pakman Show - January 18, 2024
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Trump syphilis? Hands COVERED IN BLOOD, bizarre
During a recent courtroom appearance in New York, Donald Trump's hands stirred speculation as they appeared to be covered in blood or bloody blisters. Some suggested a possible link to secondary syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection known for causing skin manifestations. However, there are other potential explanations, such as a nosebleed or physical injury. It could also be eczema, psoriasis, burns, blood disorders, frostbite, or an allergic reaction. As Trump left the courtroom, traces of blood were still visible, leaving observers intrigued about whether it was wiped off or indicative of a more serious underlying issue.
Visibly disoriented Trump brags about "acing" cognitive test at panicked rally
Donald Trump's continued presence in New Hampshire is marked by a growing sense of panic, with the former president holding regular rallies amidst a surge in support for Nikki Haley, who has tied with Trump in a recent poll. During a speech in Portsmouth, Trump appeared visibly disoriented, boasting about acing a cognitive test where he identified a giraffe and a tiger. Trump recounted the cognitive test, describing its initial simplicity and escalating difficulty, including drawing hands on a clock and recalling words. The speech is part of Trump's ongoing insistence that he is mentally sharper than President Biden. However, the disjointed nature of his speech and word salads cast doubt on this claim. The rally also veered into unrelated topics, including the viability of electric cars and Trump's past ownership of a Rolls-Royce. Trump's recent behavior during these appearances, coupled with his legal troubles and health speculations, raises doubts about his readiness for the presidency.
From yesterday’s show:
WOW: Nikki Haley TIES TRUMP in New Hampshire
The dynamics of the 2024 Republican primary are shifting as New Hampshire takes center stage, with new polls indicating a tie between Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump. Despite Trump's dominance in Iowa, the focus on New Hampshire has led to increased tensions, with Trump reportedly panicking and lashing out at reporters and Haley. Average polls in New Hampshire show Trump leading at 43%, Haley at 31%, and Ron DeSantis trailing at 5%. However, a specific poll by the American Research Group presents a potential game-changer, putting Haley and Trump at a tied 40%, with DeSantis at 4%. The scenario raises questions about a plausible path forward for Haley, especially if she secures a win in New Hampshire. While national numbers heavily favor Trump, Haley could have a fighting chance if she wins next week in the Granite State and can follow it up by securing victory in her home state of South Carolina.
From yesterday’s show:
Bill O'Reilly total meltdown, says everything was great under Trump
Right-wing commentator Bill O'Reilly faced criticism for a recent outburst, praising the Trump era as perfect and expressing frustration with progressives. O'Reilly's claimed that he lost progressive friends due to their intolerance of Trump supporters. He also made bogus assertions about crime rates, drawing a connection between George Soros-funded DAs and lenient law enforcement policies. O'Reilly called for the destruction of the Democratic Party in the upcoming election over economics, despite many of the indicators being better under Biden than Trump, including unemployment and stock market performance. The diatribe made O’Reilly look foolish and angry as he always has been, but now he also seems pathetic and desperate trying to hold onto relevance after getting kicked off Fox News years ago.
More on the show:
-- Glenn Loury, Professor of Economics at Brown University and author of the forthcoming memoir "Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative," joins David to discuss his views on crime, incarceration, culture, the 2024 election, and more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/47Ecraz
-- Kentucky Republican Nick Wilson introduces a bill to make sex with one's cousins legal
-- Judge Lewis Kaplan threatens to throw Donald Trump out of the courtroom for his outbursts during his defamation trial involving E. Jean Carroll, and Trump says he would love that
-- Alina Habba, Donald Trump's lawyer, gets completely humiliated in court, and Donald Trump himself subsequently melts down outside the courtroom
-- Confused rallygoers in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, remind us why MAGA is so scary
-- Voicemail caller absolutely crushes David, daring him to play even a single one of his voicemails on the show, which David does today
-- On the Bonus Show: Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she won't go if Trump doesn't, conservative website's "racist" Ramaswamy joke sparks backlash, Sam Altman predicts AI will soon get "uncomfortable," much more...
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