They just took another major loss

The David Pakman Show

David Pakman

News, Politics

4.8 • 6.2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2026

⏱️ 72 minutes

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-- On the Show -- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, joins us on Substack Live to discuss right-wing divisions over Trump's war in Iran, 2028, and more… -- Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan that allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps and potentially gain multiple House seats -- FBI Director Kash Patel responds defensively to reporters' questions and denies allegations about his conduct while threatening legal action -- Karoline Leavitt defends Trump as a steady leader during the Iran war while dismissing skepticism about his record and past broken promises -- Donald Trump significantly reduces his on-camera appearances while continuing frequent online posts and phone interviews -- Donald Trump reads Bible verses in a staged setting in an attempt to rebrand himself as a more religious person -- Tucker Carlson says he regrets helping Donald Trump rise to power but does not provide specific examples or changes in behavior -- On the Bonus Show: A new ruling lets Texas require Ten Commandments displays in schools, congressional approval hits a record low, El Salvador conducts a mass trial of 490 alleged MS-13 members, and much more... 👖 Fair Harbor: Get 20% off with code DAVID at https://fairharborclothing.com/david 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 🔊 Blinkist: Read a nonfiction book in just 15 minutes! Try it FREE at https://blinkist.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(01:27) Democrats gain map advantage in Virginia(08:20) Kash Patel denies misconduct claims(18:31) Leavitt defends Trump record on Iran(26:11) Trump reduces public appearances(33:39) Tim Miller Substack Live(57:29) Trump reads Bible in Oval Office(1:05:17) Carlson expresses Trump regret Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:14.0	and what was going to potentially be a six to five split in Virginia congressional districts
1:20.3	now may give Democrats a 10 to one advantage.
1:24.6	Republicans aren't handling it well.
1:26.0	They're saying it's rigged. Trump spiraled all night.
1:30.3	And the strategy they thought would help them is now backfiring and being used against them.
1:35.3	Now, meanwhile, the FBI director, Cash Patel, is in full meltdown mode, snapping at reporters,
1:42.3	refusing to answer basic questions about his alleged
1:45.4	drinking problem, and of course, threatening and actually filing lawsuits.
1:50.5	Meanwhile, Caroline Levitt is going on TV and making no sense whatsoever.
1:55.5	And the guy who used to chase cameras nonstop, Donald Trump, has been missing for three days from on-camera interviews.
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