The David Pakman Show 8/14/25: Newsom’s plan to end Trump presidency, Dems are finally fighting
Aug 14, 2025
Gavin Newsom reveals a bold redistricting strategy to flip Republican House seats in California, aiming to counter Trump's influence. The conversation shifts to Trump's erratic remarks, raising concern over his coherence as he baffles with comments on golf and tariffs. Economic turmoil looms with surging Producer Price Index and rising budget deficits, while a Nebraska Republican admits the toll of Trump’s tariffs on his state. Amidst these tensions, the need for Democrats to engage voters aggressively is emphasized.
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Newsom's Redistricting To Flip The House
- Gavin Newsom proposes overtly partisan redistricting to flip up to five Republican seats in California.
- David Pakman argues this could help Democrats retake the House and block a second-term Trump agenda.
Fight Gerrymanders With Guardrails
- Use legal, transparent tactics like referendums and sunset clauses when redrawing maps to regain representation.
- Lobby governors and donate to state efforts to replicate targeted redistricting with guardrails.
Producer Prices Foreshadow Consumer Inflation
- Producer prices rose sharply, signaling higher business costs that will likely be passed to consumers.
- Pakman warns this PPI jump complicates Federal Reserve plans for an imminent rate cut.
