The David Pakman Show 8/29/25: Republicans pounded at town halls as Trump predicts major win
Aug 29, 2025
Republican representatives struggle at town halls over tariff impacts on farmers, facing tough questions from constituents. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversially links violence to antidepressants rather than gun control. Amidst Trump's bold predictions for the midterms, discussions emerge about 'soft secession' between states. Meanwhile, dubious health claims about Trump clash with his actual condition, raising questions of political narratives. Speculation grows around J.D. Vance as a potential presidential candidate, reflecting shifting dynamics in the GOP.
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Town Halls Turn Hostile Over Tariffs
- Republican congressmen are getting booed and challenged at local town halls about policy impacts.
- David Pakman plays videos of Barry Moore and Mark Alford being pressed on who pays tariffs and agricultural losses.
Who Actually Pays Tariffs
- Tariffs are paid by importers and often passed to consumers, raising everyday prices.
- Defenders like Barry Moore struggle to explain why import taxes would lower costs without admitting Trump misled voters.
Farmer Confronts Representative Over Lost Markets
- A Missouri soybean farmer tells Rep. Mark Alford that Chinese markets are gone and farms are losing income.
- Pakman bluntly says many farmers 'fell for Donald Trump's lies' and face real consequences.
