They can't keep their lies straight

In this episode of The David Pakman Show, guest host Pat Ford delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's recent interview with Maria Bartiromo, highlighting multiple instances where Trump's statements were misrepresented or contradicted by his own words. Ford dissects Trump's claim that the war in Iran is 'over'—a statement that contradicts his actual admission that it's 'close to over'—and exposes the pattern of inconsistency in Trump's rhetoric. The episode further examines Trump's bizarre claims about diet soda killing cancer cells, his shifting terminology around military actions (calling them 'journeys' instead of 'incursions'), and his attempts to reframe his administration's disastrous economic policies. Ford also scrutinizes the White House's response to these issues, particularly through Caroline Levitt's press briefing, where she defends Trump's energy policy despite soaring gas prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The episode critiques J.D. Vance's lack of charisma and poor turnout at a TPUSA event, as well as the administration's handling of the Epstein scandal and the controversial 'Arc de Trump' project. Ultimately, Ford argues that Trump's credibility is collapsing across the board, with consumer sentiment at a record low and tax approval plummeting—indicating a broader public rejection of Trump's leadership ahead of the 2026 midterms.