The David Pakman Show 10/2/25: Governor urges Trump’s removal as shutdown drama escalates
Oct 2, 2025
The podcast dives into Donald Trump's controversial cancellation of climate funding aimed at punishing blue states. It reveals how Trump uses the government shutdown to delay the release of Epstein files. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins calls for Trump's removal under the 25th Amendment, citing concerns over his mental fitness. There are alarming job losses reported, alongside a debate on whether Google is suppressing AI overviews about Trump's health. The show wraps up with commentary on AI deepfakes and their implications for the political landscape.
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Selective Funding As Political Retaliation
- David Pakman argues Trump is selectively cutting federal funds to punish states that voted Democratic rather than for fiscal reasons.
- He says this politicized targeting threatens equal protection and harms the whole US economy by hobbling blue-state innovation and infrastructure.
Fight Cuts With Lawsuits And Public Pressure
- Sue: David Pakman lists actions Democrats and local officials can take now to fight the cuts, including lawsuits and congressional hearings.
- He urges governors, mayors, and attorneys general to publicize harms and hold the administration accountable to voters.
Label Retaliation Clearly In Messaging
- Pakman urges Democrats to win the messaging war by calling Trump's actions retaliation and revenge, not triage.
- He insists repeating that principle will help voters see the political motive behind targeted cuts.