The David Pakman Show 7/29/25: MAGA civil war is growing as Trump shocks British PM with incoherence
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Jul 29, 2025 
Martin O'Malley, former Governor of Maryland and Social Security Administration commissioner, joins the conversation to dissect Trump's controversial comments about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell. They delve into the bipartisan backlash from MAGA leaders and the unforeseen rifts within the Republican Party. O'Malley sheds light on the vital issues surrounding Social Security amidst political myths. The discussion also touches on Trump's incoherent behavior during a taxpayer-funded golf trip, raising questions about his leadership and legacy as the Epstein scandal looms.
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MAGA Fractures Over Maxwell Pardon
- Donald Trump's hesitation on pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell reveals deep fractures within MAGA over child trafficking issues.
- This controversy exposes a dangerous hypocrisy damaging Trump's standing among his staunchest supporters.
Trump's Bizarre Epstein Defense
- Trump awkwardly defends never visiting Epstein's island, oddly calling it a "privilege" he simply declined.
- His justification for distancing from Epstein centers on personal grievances, not moral rejection.
Trump's Epstein Files Gaslighting
- Trump's inconsistent claims about the Epstein files build a narrative to gaslight his base about their authenticity.
- This strategy aims to pre-emptively discredit damaging revelations if the files surface.
