The David Pakman Show 10/28/25: Food stamp crush imminent as bombshell report explains what went wrong
Oct 28, 2025
A looming food stamp crisis threatens 42 million Americans as the Trump administration refuses to use $6 billion in reserve funds. Analysts ponder Trump's potential third-term run and the troubling cognitive signs displayed during his recent speech to troops. Missouri farmer Joe Maxwell critiques Trump’s tariffs and trade policies, while a new report urges Democrats to abandon progressive rhetoric to reconnect with working-class voters. Amidst the chaos, Trump’s inaccurate claims raise questions about his memory and transparency.
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SNAP Cut Will Harm Voters And Local Economies
- The Trump administration is refusing to use $6 billion in USDA contingency funds, which would stop SNAP payments for 42 million Americans on November 1.
- David Pakman explains that withholding SNAP harms local economies and could produce major political fallout for Republicans.
Third-Term Theory Faces Legal Hurdles
- A theory suggests Trump could exploit Trump v. Anderson to appear on ballots for a third term by arguing states can't enforce the 22nd Amendment.
- Pakman argues the 22nd Amendment is self-executing and states routinely enforce eligibility, so legal challenges would follow immediately.
Farmer Joe Maxwell On Tariffs And Trade Damage
- Joe Maxwell, a Missouri farmer, recounts how tariffs and Trump's China trade war devastated soybean markets and farmers' incomes.
- Maxwell says Trump's Argentina deals and beef imports betray U.S. ranchers trying to recover after years of losses.