Trump supporters suddenly realize what they signed up for
Summary
David Pakman discusses Milo Yiannopoulos’s deportation and subsequent regret, contrasting it with his prior advocacy for harsh immigration policies. He critiques the Trump administration for blaming Ukraine for high gas prices while ignoring the impact of the Iran war, and analyzes Trump’s obsession with legacy versus his actual historical record. The episode also covers eroding support among Trump’s base, Speaker Mike Johnson’s deflection on war predictions, and J.D. Vance’s apocalyptic religious comments.
Topics discussed
Intro and LinkedIn sponsorship
Milo Yiannopoulos deported and his reaction
Blaming Ukraine for high gas prices
Trump's legacy and authoritarian comparisons
Sponsors: Ground News and George Koch
Iran war escalation and Republican responsibility
Sponsors: PIA VPN and Incogni
Trump's shrinking inner circle and falling approval
JD Vance's apocalyptic religious views
Recovering Trump's ill-gotten gains
Republicans blaming China for data center opposition
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