The David Pakman Show

12/3/25: GOP failure in TN as Trump sleeps through the whole thing

Dec 3, 2025
A Tennessee special election sends shockwaves through the GOP, signaling potential trouble ahead. Doctors express skepticism about the White House's explanation for Trump's MRI, raising questions about his health. Trump dozes off during a cabinet meeting, leading to a series of confusing remarks. Cabinet members engage in a bizarre loyalty show, praising him instead of focusing on governance. Concerns grow over Trump's unexplained bruising and cognitive clarity as he struggles to articulate thoughts, creating a growing divide among his supporters.
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INSIGHT

Red Districts Shifting Toward Democrats

  • The Tennessee special election showed Republican margins collapsing from +22 to +8 in 13 months.
  • David Pakman sees this as a warning sign of a broader 2026 Republican underperformance trend.
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GOP Strategy: Change Rules, Not Policies

  • Pakman argues Republicans plan to respond by restricting voting access rather than changing policy.
  • He warns legal groups must block such tactics to protect democracy.
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Opaque MRI Explanation Raises Red Flags

  • The White House called Trump's MRI preventative, but physicians called that explanation implausible.
  • Lack of transparency fuels speculation about serious underlying health issues.
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