The David Pakman Show

6/11/25: Trump threatens protesters, Tulsi resurfaces with Putin propaganda

Jun 11, 2025
A veteran reporter gets fired for calling out Trump, sparking a debate on media freedom. Trump confuses dates and threatens protesters ahead of his birthday parade while painting U.S. cities as war zones. Tulsi Gabbard resurfaces with alarming propaganda reminiscent of Putin's tactics, warning against elites planning for nuclear wars. Meanwhile, Elon Musk faces backlash after retracting his anti-Trump remarks under pressure. These discussions highlight alarming trends in authoritarian rhetoric, misinformation, and political allegiance in today's landscape.
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INSIGHT

Media Self-Censorship Under Authoritarianism

  • ABC News fired reporter Terry Moran after he called Trump and Miller "world-class haters."
  • This shows media self-censorship due to authoritarian pressure, not formal censorship from government.
INSIGHT

Legal Confusion on Insurrection Act

  • Pam Bondi could not explain the legal standard for invoking the Insurrection Act.
  • This indicates Trump's inner circle lacks knowledge and is willing to bend laws dangerously.
INSIGHT

Trump's Memory Issues and False Claims

  • Trump falsely claimed deaths at LA protests and gave inaccurate timelines about calls to Newsom.
  • This suggests either confusion, cognitive decline, or deliberate misinformation to justify military intervention.
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