The David Pakman Show 12/1/25: War crimes begin as demands for Trump's MRI explode
Dec 1, 2025
The podcast dives into alarming reports of potential war crimes linked to follow-up strikes during military operations. It highlights Donald Trump's perplexing behavior, with mental health experts raising concerns about his cognitive decline. Tensions escalate as Trump faces bipartisan scrutiny over his asylum decisions and public statements. Transparency calls mount regarding his MRI results, while financial troubles unfold for Trump Media and related investments. A complex political landscape unfolds, marked by threats of denaturalization and pressing economic implications.
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Caribbean Strikes Spark War Crimes Alarm
- The Washington Post report suggests Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered follow-up strikes that may have targeted survivors in the water, raising war crimes concerns.
- Bipartisan lawmakers, including Republicans, now call for vigorous oversight and investigations into possible illegal military actions.
Asylum Approval Contradicts GOP Claims
- An Afghan national who shot National Guard members had his asylum approved in April 2025 under the Trump administration, contradicting GOP blame on Biden.
- David Pakman argues the administration's vetting claims and deployment of National Guard troops around Thanksgiving reveal incompetence and hypocrisy.
Experts Flag Cognitive Decline Concerns
- Multiple physicians and mental-health experts observing Trump cite signs of cognitive and physical decline, prompting unprecedented public concern.
- This decline shifts the issue from partisan tantrums to questions of fitness to lead and national safety.