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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 1H 7M

A tour de force of corruption as prices spike

from The David Pakman Show · host David Pakman

-- On the Show: -- Trump helps defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after Massie criticized Trump and pushed for the release of the Epstein files -- Donald Trump creates a multi-billion dollar fund for allies while his administration also limits tax investigations involving the Trumps -- JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s stock trading controversy by arguing that Trump does not personally execute the trades himself -- JD Vance repeatedly tries to reinterpret Donald Trump’s comments about ignoring the financial impact of war on Americans -- Donald Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn for Senate despite Paxton facing corruption scandals and fraud allegations -- A nurse and attorney raises concerns about Donald Trump’s visible swelling, dental procedures, and possible cardiovascular health issues -- Donald Trump makes confusing public remarks about religion, war, gas prices, and the ballroom while dismissing economic pain for Americans -- Donald Trump speaks at a congressional picnic and makes confusing comments about prices and the economy -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Colorado's Democratic governor faces backlash after freeing Tina Peters, Raul Castro is expected to be indicted today, Minnesota becomes the first state to ban prediction markets, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at ⁠https://pdsdebt.com/pakman⁠ 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at ⁠https://venice.ai/pakman⁠ 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at ⁠https://www.piavpn.com/DavidP⁠ 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at ⁠https://magicspoon.com/pakman⁠ 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: ⁠http://incogni.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 (01:32) Thomas Massie loses reelection after Trump split (09:06) Trump forbids IRS from investigating him, sons (19:35) Vance struggles to excuse Trump's corruption (27:23) Vance tries to clean up Trump's remarks (37:25) Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas (44:15) Nurse claims Trump has heart issues (50:39) Trump rambles about Iran, the ballroom (58:28) Trump speaks at congressional picnic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-- On the Show: -- Trump helps defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after Massie criticized Trump and pushed for the release of the Epstein files -- Donald Trump creates a multi-billion dollar fund for allies while his administration also limits tax investigations involving the Trumps -- JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s stock trading controversy by arguing that Trump does not personally execute the trades himself -- JD Vance repeatedly tries to reinterpret Donald Trump’s comments about ignoring the financial impact of war on Americans -- Donald Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn for Senate despite Paxton facing corruption scandals and fraud allegations -- A nurse and attorney raises concerns about Donald Trump’s visible swelling, dental procedures, and possible cardiovascular health issues -- Donald Trump makes confusing public remarks about religion, war, gas prices, and the ballroom while dismissing economic pain for Americans -- Donald Trump speaks at a congressional picnic and makes confusing comments about prices and the economy -- On the ⁠Bonus Show⁠: Colorado's Democratic governor faces backlash after freeing Tina Peters, Raul Castro is expected to be indicted today, Minnesota becomes the first state to ban prediction markets, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at ⁠https://pdsdebt.com/pakman⁠ 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at ⁠https://venice.ai/pakman⁠ 💻 Sponsored by Private Internet Access: 83% OFF + 4 months free at ⁠https://www.piavpn.com/DavidP⁠ 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at ⁠https://magicspoon.com/pakman⁠ 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: ⁠http://incogni.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 (01:32) Thomas Massie loses reelection after Trump split (09:06) Trump forbids IRS from investigating him, sons (19:35) Vance struggles to excuse Trump's corruption (27:23) Vance tries to clean up Trump's remarks (37:25) Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas (44:15) Nurse claims Trump has heart issues (50:39) Trump rambles about Iran, the ballroom (58:28) Trump speaks at congressional picnic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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