The David Pakman Show 10/8/25: The week from hell, allies panic, governors revolt
Oct 8, 2025
A stunning mayoral upset in Fairbanks sees Mindy O’Neall triumph over David Pruhs, who concedes gracefully. Governors voice concerns over Trump's mental state, while Pam Bondi's fiery Senate hearing raises eyebrows. Trump’s proposals for a loyalty-based federal worker system spark constitutional debates. A bewildering press moment leaves Canadian PM Mark Carney puzzled. Stephen Miller’s cringe-worthy statements hint at authoritarian leanings, and influencers like Joe Rogan begin distancing themselves from Trump as discontent grows.
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Respectful Concession In Fairbanks
- Mindy O'Neill, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican David Pruhs for Fairbanks mayor and won with 54% of the vote.
- Pruhs conceded gracefully without alleging fraud, a notable break from modern GOP denial tactics.
Dementia Claims Go Mainstream
- Multiple governors and a senator publicly suggested Trump's behavior reflects cognitive decline and dementia.
- Public, repeated incidents and unexplained absences have made these concerns mainstream and a national security issue.
Bondi's Combative Senate Hearing
- Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly dodged direct questions at a Senate oversight hearing and attacked questioning senators instead.
- She deflected queries on Epstein files, alleged bribes, and firings while using prepared attack lines against Democrats.