“The victims, or whatever” shocks MAGA

The David Pakman Show

David Pakman

Politics, News

4.8 • 6.2K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2026

⏱️ 67 minutes

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-- On the Show -- Donald Trump downplays Jeffrey Epstein victims while making confusing claims about gas prices and Iran negotiations -- Donald Trump delivers a rambling speech featuring misleading claims about taxes on tips and moments where he appears disengaged -- Jessica Tarlov challenges Donald Trump’s approval ratings on Fox News, prompting an angry response from Donald Trump on social media -- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson and other former allies in a series of hostile posts, revealing fractures within his political coalition -- Lauren Boebert comments on misconduct in Congress and distances herself from certain political associations -- Private equity firms quietly acquire YouTube channels, raising concerns about transparency, editorial independence, and audience trust -- Rep. Troy Nehls compares Donald Trump to Jesus, highlighting the cult-like nature of the Trump movement -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Stocks rally over suspicion that the Iran war is ending, the California governor's race is wide open following Swalwell's departure, Pete Hegseth quotes a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com ✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF for a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman 🤖 Sponsored by Venice: Use code PAKMAN for 20% off a Pro Account at https://venice.ai/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) Trump comments coldly on Epstein victims (09:14) Trump continues to mislead on 'no tax on tips' (20:54) Jessica Tarlov challenges Trump’s approval ratings (28:39) Trump criticizes Tucker Carlson and former allies (34:01) Boebert addresses misconduct concerns in Congress (42:03) A look into private equity involvement in YouTube channels (50:50) Republican compares Trump to Jesus (55:42) Friday Feedback segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	There's no one like you and there never will be.
0:03.2	From the producer of Bohemian Rhapsody.
0:07.1	There were many legends, but there was only one.
0:12.2	Michael in IMAX in Cinema's Wednesday, April 22.
0:15.3	Well, I've got four words for you.
0:17.1	The victims or whatever.
0:19.9	That is how the president of the United States referred to the Epstein
0:23.7	victims. It's not out of context. I'm going to show you the entire clip. And we've got talk of free
0:30.7	oil, the straight of vermouth, the idea that gas prices are really low today, despite being up 55% in the last two and a half
0:41.1	months, we have an administration genuinely struggling to stay on track.
0:47.2	And then it gets even we're even we're when we see a new intra-maga battle.
0:53.4	It's Trump versus Tucker Carlson and the battle of the IQ losers.
0:59.2	That's according to the president of the United States.
1:02.4	And we have new signs that the movement is fracturing as Lauren Bobert banging up against
1:09.5	a very hard problem when it comes to how to discuss issues of assault
1:16.4	and harassment and victims and so much more.
1:20.9	On top of that, I will talk about something even bigger, which is how some of the independent
1:25.8	voices you see online may not really be independent anymore.
1:30.7	All of that and more.
1:31.9	I'm back in the studio.
1:34.0	Well, it is great to be back in the studio on the bonus show today.
1:45.2	I will tell you about my very interesting encounter and conversations with a customs officer
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