10/15/25: As bad as MAGA is, Dems still facing tough 2026

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David Pakman

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🗓️ 15 October 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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-- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today, Democrats are staring down what could be a total wipeout in 2026.
0:05.0	Part of it depends on a forthcoming Supreme Court decision about voting rights.
0:09.0	But part of it is can Democrats convince voters they are actually better at governing for the average
0:15.0	person?
0:16.0	We'll also talk about Trump's federal goons tear gassing not only protesters, but also local PD in Chicago,
0:23.6	Trump's lying about prices again.
0:26.6	And some awkward theological questions come up when Eric Trump says,
0:31.2	God saved Trump from the shooter's bullet, but didn't save Charlie Kirk?
0:39.3	That sounds kind of weird. Gavin Newsom is also reigniting the Trump has dementia campaign and the explosive I Love
0:45.7	Hitler leaks from young Republicans.
0:49.0	Plus, we will talk to Congressman Jake Ockin-Clos and much more, if you'll allow it all on today's show.
0:56.2	All right, Democrats are facing a possible loss of 19 currently held Democratic seats in 2026. That would make it pretty difficult to take
1:14.7	back the House. And taking back the House is the most immediate, important, and robust
1:20.3	bullwork against the MAGA and Trump agenda. The House controls the purse strings. The House
1:26.1	controls the money, appropriations.
1:29.4	Most, if not all, of what Donald Trump wants to do would be curtailed overnight if Democrats
1:36.6	can take the house.
1:37.5	Now, this has been the big headline for the last 24 hours.
1:41.7	Democrats could lose 19 seats.
1:43.6	Now, you might say to yourself, wait a second, Trump's a
1:47.2	disaster. Maga's horrible. How could this be? How could Democrats lose? Especially when the out of power
1:54.7	party usually gains seats after the opposition wins the White House. Trump won in 24.
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