The David Pakman Show 4/25/25: MAGA Governors terrified as Trump approval collapses
Apr 25, 2025
MAGA governors are feeling the pressure as their approval ratings plummet. Trump struggles with language and faces a collapse in Republican support. Concerns grow about military loyalty amidst rising authoritarian tendencies. Allegations against Tesla suggest odometer manipulation affecting warranties. As Trump's tariffs threaten economic stability, the stock market braces for its worst April since the Great Depression. Shifting sentiments within the GOP raise questions about future leadership and foreign policy.
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MAGA Governors Fear Their Base
- MAGA governors are scared of their own voters, fearing backlash from their extremist base.
- They veto certain culture war bills and dodge primaries to avoid angering the base they helped radicalize.
Trump's False Economic Nostalgia
- Trump falsely claims the U.S. was wealthier with only tariffs before income tax.
- That era had high inequality and hurt working-class Americans, benefiting robber barons.
Military's Crucial Role in Democracy
- Trump's illegal orders will force the military to choose between obeying the Constitution or the president.
- The survival of democracy hinges on whether the military resists authoritarian commands.
