The David Pakman Show 2026-08-18

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump reaches the end of his self-imposed 60-day deadline to end the Iran war while military operations and blockades continue -- House Speaker Mike Johnson struggles to provide a clear campaign pitch to voters while prices continue to rise under Donald Trump -- Past video clips surface of now-White House executive assistant Natalie Harp showing extreme devotion to Donald Trump -- Donald Trump avoids answering a direct reporter question regarding his assistant Natalie Harp by rambling about White House renovations -- Donald Trump berates a CNN reporter in the Oval Office and declares that opponents of his ballroom project are disloyal to the nation -- Photographs capture Donald Trump holding a presidential briefing card containing guest names, photos, and basic instructions -- Donald Trump submits a mail-in ballot for the Florida Republican primary despite frequently labeling the process as inherently corrupt -- Donald Trump accuses the BBC of legal harassment after the network seeks subpoenas for his adult children in an ongoing defamation lawsuit -- On the Bonus Show: Some Republicans admit they're worse off under Trump, McConnell is getting more paid time off than new mothers, a preview of today's primaries in Alaska and Florida, and much more... -- Become a Member: davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Book: bit.ly/m/attention -- TDPS Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on Bluesky: davidpakman.com/bluesky -- David on Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidpakmanshow