The David Pakman Show Their worst fears come true as it all falls apart
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Jun 22, 2026 Coverage of unraveling Republican succession plans and whether anyone can inherit the MAGA movement. Examination of Trump's odd social media posts and a controversial Camp David photo. Analysis of slipping support in once-safe red states and Fox News shifting toward a post-Trump conservative strategy. Announcement of a new book about media, algorithms, and attention.
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Vance's Swiss Debacle Reveals Diplomatic Weakness
- J.D. Vance's Switzerland role exposed weak crisis handling as Iranian negotiators walked out and threatened retaliation.
- Vance called missed 2 a.m. inspector calls "funny" and left after ~48 hours, undermining credibility of the deal.
Reflecting Pool Fiasco Became A Trump Conspiracy
- Donald Trump's amplifying of the reflecting pool failure turned a maintenance flop into a political conspiracy narrative.
- He claimed 250-foot gashes and arrests without footage or names, boxing himself after earlier brag it was "indestructible."
Pakman's Book Launch Amid White House Pushback
- David Pakman announced his new book Pay Attention and explained it's about how algorithms manipulate attention and influence politics.
- He noted WhiteHouse.gov placed him on a media offenders list the same day preorders launched, raising censorship concerns.
