The David Pakman Show 9/30/25: Another shutdown looms as Trump promises loyalty purges
Sep 30, 2025
Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator from Connecticut, dives into the looming government shutdown and the manufactured crises that lead to it. He discusses the negative effects of shutdowns on everyday Americans and the political blame game that follows. The conversation touches on Trump's authoritarian ambitions, particularly his loyalty purges within the military. Murphy also critiques the impact of rising grocery prices linked to failed trade policies and highlights the need for a loud defense of democracy amidst these turbulent times.
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Shutdowns Are A Contrived National Harm
- Government shutdowns are a manufactured crisis created by a Reagan-era reinterpretation of the Anti-Deficiency Act.
- Shutdowns punish ordinary Americans while politicians use them as leverage and political theater.
Soaring Grocery Prices Bite Politically
- Grocery prices have reached record highs across many staples, undermining Trump's promise to lower costs.
- Tariffs, labor, fuel, supply disruptions, and corporate pricing all contribute to rising food inflation.
Officials Admit Tariff Damage Privately
- Leaked texts show administration officials privately acknowledge tariffs hurt farmers and reduce U.S. soybean sales to China.
- Officials often avoid public whistleblowing while publicly defending policy as "working as planned."