The David Pakman Show 10/3/25: Trump is getting ignored as pollsters drop brutal warning
Oct 3, 2025
Governors are defying Trump on key policies like healthcare and immigration, showcasing resistance from state leaders. Eric Trump's vague blame on an unseen 'they' raises eyebrows, while Democrats struggle to connect with voters. In contrast, Zoran Mamdani's engaging approach captures attention. Trump's tariffs are identified as a hidden tax, increasing everyday costs for Americans. A new poll reveals rising support for Trump's impeachment among swing-district voters, signaling growing dissent.
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States Pushing Back Against Federal Health Orders
- Many governors are publicly refusing to follow federal directives on health and science when they conflict with state policies.
- David Pakman argues state authority and the Tenth Amendment allow governors to set their own rules in many areas.
Supremacy Clause Has Practical Limits
- Federal supremacy applies only when Congress or the Constitution gives the federal government authority over an area.
- Pakman emphasizes that federal law often sets floors, not ceilings, allowing states to be stricter than federal rules.
Where States Can Legally Exceed Washington
- States can enact stricter environmental and wage standards than the federal government when federal law sets a minimum.
- Pakman stresses police powers, property, and local regulation remain largely state-controlled absent federal intervention.
