The David Pakman Show 7/23/25: Obama breaks silence on Trump, Epstein fiasco gets deeper, Tulsi self-humiliates
Jul 23, 2025
Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, joins the conversation to unpack the fallout from the Republican tax bill, revealing alarming Medicaid cuts and the strain on rural hospitals. As the political landscape heats up, Obama delivers a fiery response to Trump's conspiracy theories. The discussion also highlights misconceptions around tariffs and their economic implications. Meanwhile, Trump’s erratic rants continue to draw attention, raising questions about media narratives and the integrity of legal proceedings. Dive into the chaos of modern politics!
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Obama Conspiracy Is MAGA Distraction
- Trump's administration crafts a conspiracy theory falsely accusing Obama of election sabotage to distract from Trump-related scandals.
- This narrative attempts to unify the divided MAGA base amid the Epstein fiasco turmoil.
Tariff Costs Fall on Consumers
- Trump and his Treasury Secretary misunderstand tariffs, ignoring that consumers ultimately pay the costs.
- Economic reality contradicts their claims, exposing a willful denial of basic trade principles.
Understand Who Pays Tariffs
- Consumers and observers should recognize that tariffs increase costs for importers, who pass these on to buyers or hurt domestic suppliers.
- Understanding this economic flow is key to seeing through misleading political claims.