5/19/25: Biden has cancer, Trump threatens Bruce Springsteen

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David Pakman

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🗓️ 19 May 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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-- On the Show: — Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive metastatic prostate cancer, MAGA immediately floods the internet with conspiracy theories — Audio from Biden's deposition leaks, right-wing media erupts with claims of dementia based on five selective minutes — Trump delivers rambling, incoherent speech in Qatar about drones, trees, groceries, and imaginary lumberjack tournaments — Conservative lawyer John Yoo says Trump's plan to suspend habeas corpus would be stronger grounds for impeachment than either of the first two — Mike Pence criticizes Trump's tariffs, gifts from Qatar, and violations of the Emoluments Clause — Trump lashes out at Bruce Springsteen for criticizing him abroad and suggests there could be consequences when he returns — Trump stumbles through a Fox News interview, calls nuclear weapons "the N-word," brags about oil quality, and defends accepting a $400 million jet — Trump spirals on Truth Social with posts about the Autopen, Walmart, and rigged elections -- On the Bonus Show: Mexican ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, Trump DOJ considers making it easier to indict members of Congress, more than 2,000 Starbucks baristas strike over new dress code, much more... 💰 Kikoff helps you build your credit! Get your first month for $1 at https://getkikoff.com/pakman 🛌 Helix Sleep mattresses: Get 27% OFF sitewide at https://helixsleep.com/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/pakman 🥦 Lumen lets you master your metabolism. GET 15% OFF at https://lumen.me/pakman 💼 Odoo: Try it completely FREE for 14 days (no credit card needed) at https://odoo.com/pakman 🍷 Naked Wines: Use code PAKMAN to get 6 bottles for $39.99 at https://nakedwines.com/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/davidpakmanshow -- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the show.
0:08.6	The news broke yesterday that former president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive
0:15.9	form of prostate cancer that has already metastasized to his bones.
0:22.4	It is what's called a Gleason 9 grade group 5 that is very serious as far as prostate cancer
0:30.4	goes.
0:32.1	And immediately this has generated some very extreme conspiracy theories from the MAGA right.
0:40.3	Let's discuss the diagnosis.
0:42.3	Let's discuss the allegations and really just figure out what do we have evidence for at this
0:47.5	point in time.
0:48.6	So according to the statement put out by the former president's office, Joe Biden's prostate cancer has already spread to his
0:56.9	bones. It is believed to be hormone sensitive, meaning that there is the hope that with treatment,
1:04.4	it can be managed. And right on cue, the MAGA conspiracy machine has kicked into overdrive.
1:11.9	Now, before we get to that, Donald Trump putting out a statement that was mildly normal,
1:17.9	okay, Trump putting out a statement on Troth Central that says, quote, Melania and I are
1:23.7	sadden to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis.
1:28.3	We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family.
1:32.3	And we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.
1:36.3	Did Trump write it?
1:38.3	Nobody knows.
1:39.3	But at least it was published and it's sort of normal.
1:42.3	But, but, but they are already flooding social media with the claim
1:48.4	that this all proves that Joe Biden's been secretly sick for a long time, that Democrats knew
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