-- On the Show: -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the government shutdown, the Israel-Gaza peace deal, and much more… -- Democrats face potential loss of 19 seats in 2026 due to Supreme Court redistricting decisions and voter fear, despite Trump’s failures -- Federal agents under Trump use tear gas on Chicago residents and police after a Border Patrol SUV chase, injuring children and cops -- Trump lies, misstates grocery prices, threatens Boston and Los Angeles sports, and seemingly expels a tonsil stone during remarks -- Trump makes bizarre and insensitive comments at a Charlie Kirk memorial, including sniper and electoral college rants -- Eric Trump claims God saved his father from a shooter but not Charlie Kirk, raising questions about religious logic -- Trump publicly favors Hamas over rival Gaza militias, contradicting U.S. law and signaling support for authoritarian control -- Gavin Newsom exposes Trump’s confused remarks on California wildfires and imaginary water valves, highlighting signs of cognitive decline -- Leaked Telegram chats reveal young GOP leaders joking about Hitler, racism, and violence, causing party-wide scandal and calls for resignations -- On the Bonus Show: The Supreme Court will consider further gutting the Voting Rights Act, gun crime cases fall as federal agents prioritize immigration enforcement, Trump is giving Argentina $20 billion to help Javier Milei, and much more... 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 📜 Trust & Will: Save 10% on your estate planning at https://trustandwill.com/pakman 🥑 MASA tortilla chips: Get 25% off with code PAKMAN at https://masachips.com/pakman ⚠️ Ground News: Get 40% OFF their unlimited access Vantage plan at https://ground.news/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: https://davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow (00:00) Start (01:03) Democrats risk losing seats (07:46) Federal agents clash in Chicago (16:44) Trump’s chaotic cabinet meeting (24:10) Kirk memorial marred by Trump (29:37) Eric Trump’s God comments (36:45) Jake Auchincloss interview (51:46) Trump praises Hamas (56:40) Trump wildfire lies continue (1:00:31) Young Republicans scandal
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Today, Democrats are staring down what could be a total wipeout in 2026. Part of it depends on a forthcoming Supreme Court decision about voting rights. But part of it is, can Democrats convince voters they are actually better at governing for the average person? We'll also talk about Trump's federal goons tear gassing not only protesters, but also local PD in Chicago.
Trump's lying about prices again. And some awkward theological questions come up when Eric Trump says God saved Trump from the shooter's bullet. But didn't save Charlie Kirk. That sounds kind of weird. Gavin Newsom is also reigniting the Trump has dementia campaign and the explosive. I love Hitler leaks from young Republicans.
Plus, we will talk to Congressman Jake Ockencloss and much more if you'll allow it all on today's show. All right. Democrats are facing a possible loss of 19 currently held Democratic seats in 2026. That would make it pretty difficult to take back the House. And taking back the House is the most immediate, important and robust bulwark against the MAGA and Trump agenda.
The House controls the purse strings. The House controls the money appropriations. curtailed overnight if Democrats can take the House. Now, this has been the big headline for the last 24 hours. Democrats could lose 19 seats. Now, you might say to yourself, wait a second. Trump's a disaster. MAGA is horrible. How could this be?
How could Democrats lose, especially when the out of power party usually gains seats after the opposition wins the White House? Trump won in twenty four. So Democrats should do well in twenty twenty six. Well, the answer the answers, I should say. are numerous. Now, I'll give you the technical reasons.
First, depending on the outcome of a Supreme Court case, Louisiana v Calais, a specific type of partisan redistricting, also known as gerrymandering, may or may not be allowed to stand. If it is allowed to stand, that's very bad for Democrats.
And so based on that forthcoming Supreme Court decision, there's a bunch of states which may or may not be allowed to draw districts in particularly politically gerrymandered ways that will impact 2026. Number two.
Will the authoritarian repression of this administration scare people off from voting in 2026 if they are afraid rationally or irrationally about potential repercussions in their personal lives if they vote against MAGA?
There are people who are scared given what's going on in media, given what went on with a bunch of people losing their jobs based on social media comments related to the killing of Charlie Kirk. Will people feel confident? that they can go and vote their conscience without repercussions and without blowback. And it's like, yeah, OK, that's all true.
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