EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 40 MIN
Why Republicans Are Finally Abandoning Trump | David Pakman
from Defending Democracy with Marc Elias · host Democracy Docket
David Pakman joins Marc Elias to break down the most dangerous and overlooked trends of Donald Trump’s second term, from public desensitization and media failure to economic backlash, immigration cruelty, and rising threats to democratic norms. Pakman explains why economic pain—not attacks on democracy—is driving voter shifts, how Latino voters moved right in 2024 and may already be swinging back, and why legacy media has struggled while independent creators fill the gap. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket
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