10/17/25: $1 million per person Trump fundraiser as Rogan turns on Trump
Release Date: 10/17/2025
The David Pakman Show
-- On the Show: -- Attorney General Pam Bondi refuses to answer questions on what the next steps for releasing the Epstein files will be, leaving the process uncertain -- Trump is losing control over Republicans as his efforts to stop the release of Epstein files fail and MAGA lawmakers ignore his pleas -- A PBS/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 14 points with independents strongly favoring Democrats -- Rep. James Comer admits that if an Epstein list does not exist, Congress may need to construct one to investigate potential law violations -- HUD Secretary Scott...
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-- On the Show: -- Arick Fudali, civil rights attorney who currently represents 11 Epstein survivors, joins us to discuss the potential release of the Epstein files -- The House votes overwhelmingly to release the Epstein files while Donald Trump faces backlash over Republicans reversing themselves under pressure and Rep. Clay Higgins stands alone as the only GOP no vote -- Republicans vote to release the Epstein files while preparing tactics to limit, distort, or weaponize the disclosure to protect Donald Trump and shift blame -- Donald Trump gives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...
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-- On the Show: -- Laura Field, a writer and political theorist who is an expert on American far-right populist intellectualism, joins us to discuss her new book, "Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right" -- Representatives Thomas Massie, Ro Khanna, and Marjorie Taylor Greene hold a press conference with Jeffrey Epstein's victims to push for the "Epstein Files Transparency Act" requiring the full release of the files -- Reports from Bloomberg and a hidden camera recording suggest the FBI and Department of Justice are redacting or scrubbing Donald Trump's name from the Epstein files...
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-- On the Show: -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins us in person to discuss her new book "107 Days" about her 2024 presidential campaign -- Donald Trump is in visible panic as newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails describe him knowing about the girls and send White House staff into chaos -- Donald Trump lashes out at reporters while denying interest in the Epstein files despite posting about them repeatedly -- Donald Trump abruptly calls for releasing the Epstein files after recognizing he can no longer oppose them and tries to frame the shift as transparency -- The White House...
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-- On the Show: -- Rep. Adelita Grijalva denounces the 50-day obstruction of her swearing-in, pledges to sign the Epstein files discharge petition, and warns that American freedoms and basic services are being threatened -- Vice President JD Vance claims Donald Trump does not want yes-men while positioning himself as Trump’s most loyal successor and embracing stories that showcase extreme deference -- Stephen Miller confirms Donald Trump’s push for a $2,000 tariff rebate and for nuking the filibuster while reinforcing his long record of extremist policies -- Sean Hannity claims...
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-- On the Show: -- Dr. Zachary Rubin, allergist and public health expert, joins us on Substack Live to discuss MAHA initiatives, healthcare access, research funding cuts, and much more... -- Donald Trump faces a massive Republican revolt as over 100 GOP lawmakers plan to vote for full Epstein file release, fracturing his control over the party and exposing deep panic in his inner circle -- Donald Trump lashes out on Truth Social calling the Epstein revelations a “hoax” while reporters highlight his team’s evasive responses and the White House scrambles to control the narrative --...
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-- On the Show: -- Adam Kinzinger, former Republican congressman, joins us on Substack Live to discuss his documentary "The Last Republican," the future of the GOP after Trump, and why he believes Democrats must win to save American democracy -- Donald Trump delivers a disjointed and incoherent Veterans Day speech where he renames the holiday “Victory Day,” and slurs through multiple bizarre statements about war and veterans -- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admits on air that they “can’t guarantee airplane safety” during a government shutdown, while attacking unpaid air...
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-- On the Show: -- Jo Carducci, host of Sane(ish), joins us to discuss Trump’s unraveling behavior, GOP spin on healthcare and the economy, and how voter frustration is shaping the road to 2028 -- Speculation ramps up about the 2028 presidential election as Gavin Newsom polls ahead of potential Republican contender JD Vance -- Mike Johnson discusses the Republican healthcare plan, which promises lower costs, increased access, and better quality while ignoring basic economic constraints -- Donald Trump misleads on healthcare, economic perceptions and policy while clashing with Laura...
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-- On the Show: -- Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat from Massachusetts, joins us to discuss the end of the government shutdown and his campaign for US Senate -- Several Democratic senators, including Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Tim Kaine, agree to end the shutdown by accepting Trump’s terms in exchange for a future healthcare vote -- Donald Trump issues sweeping preemptive pardons for Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and others tied to the 2020 election plot, shielding his allies from accountability -- The MAGA movement splinters as Nick Fuentes’ extremist followers attack establishment...
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-- Sunny Hostin confronts Cheryl Hines on The View, calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dangerously unqualified to lead HHS as the audience reacts skeptically
-- Donald Trump hosts a $1 million-per-person Mar-a-Lago dinner through his super PAC to fund MAGA loyalists, while Florida passes a law protecting his estate
-- Trump supporters complain they never received the pricey “Trump watches” they ordered, exposing yet another grift using Trump’s name for profit
-- Joe Rogan criticizes Trump’s hypocrisy on criminal justice reform, acknowledging the left’s stance after previously endorsing him before the election
-- Trump lashes out at Time magazine for an unflattering cover photo, ranting late at night about the image online
-- Sean Duffy falsely claims massive No Kings protests are funded by George Soros, while grassroots crowds show genuine anger that MAGA media refuses to believe
-- Some Trump voters begin expressing regret online as they face economic and social fallout from his policies but still remain loyal to him
-- Eric Trump falsely accuses Jack Smith of planting evidence on his dad months before Smith was even appointed
-- The Friday Feedback segment
-- On the Bonus Show: John Bolton gets indicted as part of Trump’s revenge tour, highlights from the New York City mayoral debate, and much more...
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(12:58) Complaints over missing expensive Trump watches
(18:53) Joe Rogan critiques Trump’s hypocrisy on justice
(25:02) Trump lashes out at Time magazine cover
(31:09) Sean Duffy falsely blames Soros for protests
(37:52) Some Trump voters express regret online
(43:01) Eric Trump makes false accusation
(48:50) Friday Feedback segment