The David Pakman Show 5/16/25: Soft civil wars and big pharma bribes
May 16, 2025
The podcast dives into the normalization of authoritarianism in America, discussing how civil war dynamics might already be underway. It humorously highlights Trump's notorious appearance while interrogating deeper themes of political accountability. There’s a shocking revelation about Trump’s $100 million Big Pharma ties and ensuing controversies within the MAGA movement. Speculations surface about potential leadership shifts in the GOP, and the erosion of trust in health information is critically examined, emphasizing the dangers of misinformation.
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Normalization Enables Authoritarianism
- Authoritarianism advances through normalization and resignation, not overt coups or mass support.
- The goal is widespread indifference where outrageous actions become accepted and ignored.
Political Prosecutions Planned
- Trump's team openly plans to weaponize the Justice Department against Democrats.
- They admit to politicizing investigations instead of pretending impartiality.
Soft Civil War Reality
- Modern civil war looks like gradual institutional collapse and political violence, not traditional warfare.
- It starts soft with denial and normalization until chaos becomes everyday life.
