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Trump melts down over failed nomination, Biden considering blanket pardons
The David Pakman Show - December 5, 2024
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Trump MELTS DOWN as ANOTHER nomination blows up in his face
Donald Trump's second presidential transition is marked by scandal and failure, highlighted by the withdrawal of his DEA chief nominee, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister. MAGA figures grew dissatisfied with Chronister due to his enforcement of COVID restrictions, resulting in the withdrawal. Trump blames the media, particularly The Wall Street Journal, while insisting he was the one who removed Chronister. Ultimately, Trump's dysfunction is evident in his inability to select qualified candidates and his tendency to blame others.
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Megyn Kelly: Do you have a drinking problem? Hegseth: IMPLODES
In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Pete Hegseth tried to defend himself against drinking allegations, claiming he never had a problem and that alcohol was a way to cope with his time in combat. However, his denial was unconvincing, as he acknowledged some truth to the claims but downplayed their significance. He also stated that, if confirmed as Secretary of Defense, he would stop drinking, raising further doubts about the issue. Overall, the interview highlighted Hegseth's struggle to justify his actions as his nomination remains in jeopardy.
From yesterday’s show:
Tucker bravely returns to Moscow to produce more propaganda
Tucker Carlson returned to Russia, pushing pro-Kremlin propaganda that blames the U.S. for escalating tensions while downplaying Russia’s role in the Ukraine invasion. His rhetoric mirrors MAGA’s pattern of favoring authoritarian regimes over democratic alliances. Carlson’s focus on criticizing Western democracies and amplifying Russian perspectives serves to bolster his influence among far-right audiences, and may even be a deliberate attempt to serve Vladimir Putin’s interests.
From yesterday’s show:
Joe Rogan endorsed Trump because he cares about lies
Joe Rogan recently explained his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 election, citing dishonesty from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the main reason. Rogan criticized Walz for inconsistencies about his military rank, service, and whether he was in China during the Tiananmen Square protests. This reasoning by Rogan doesn’t make any sense, given Trump's 30,000 documented lies, including his denial of the 2020 election results. Rogan points out the hypocrisy among Trump supporters, who often overlook his dishonesty while harshly criticizing the same trait in others.
More on the show:
-- Sam Wolfson, features writer and editor at The Guardian, joins David to discuss his recent article "Don’t underestimate the Rogansphere. His mammoth ecosystem is Fox News for young people"
-- President Joe Biden is reportedly considering preemptive blanket pardons for a number of Democrats who will be targeted by the incoming Trump administration
-- CNN's Manu Raju asks Pete Hegseth whether he will commit to "not drinking on the job" if confirmed as Secretary of Defense
-- Senator Richard Blumenthal claims that a number of Republican Senators have privately told him they will not support Pete Hegseth's nomination, which if true, means the nomination cannot succeed
-- Republican Florida Senator Rick Scott wants to ask questions about the allegations against Pete Hegseth, but tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Hegseth should not lift the non-disclosure agreement preventing an alleged victim from speaking
-- Democratic Senator John Fetterman says he'd considering voting to confirm Ron DeSantis as Secretary of Defense on the condition that DeSantis admits that he wear shoe lifts to make him appear taller
-- On the Bonus Show: South Korea's opposition parties move to impeach the president, Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students in Ohio, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomspon killed in targeted attack in NYC, much more...
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