May 13, 2026 | TRUMP SUFFERS HEALTH CRISIS; Zohran CAN'T STOP WINNING; Abdul Smear FAILS

The Kyle Kulinski Show1h 35mMay 13, 2026

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Kyle Kulinski delivers a blistering, multi-faceted critique in this episode of The Kyle Kulinski Show, opening with a dire assessment of Donald Trump’s deteriorating mental and physical health, citing signs of severe cognitive decline consistent with Alzheimer’s—such as phonemic paraphasia, repetition, and facial drooping—alongside alarming behavior like threatening journalists and demanding the arrest of war reporters for 'treason,' which Kulinski frames as a direct assault on the First Amendment. He contrasts this chaos with the success of progressive leaders like Zoran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor, who balanced a $12 billion deficit without cutting services by investing in childcare, infrastructure, and public safety, proving that left-wing governance can be both fiscally responsible and transformative. The failed smear campaign against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan is highlighted as a turning point, revealing a growing voter rejection of corporate Democrats in favor of authentic, progressive voices. Kulinski further dismantles Kash Patel’s FBI confirmation hearing, portraying him as incompetent, morally compromised, and out of touch, with allegations of drunkenness, a $7,000 bar tab, and partying with a convicted gang member—claims Patel denies but which Kulinski uses to underscore systemic dysfunction within the Trump-aligned establishment. Amidst this, Kulinski celebrates a historic Democratic surge in public opinion, with Democrats leading on nearly every issue—including immigration and crime—by double digits, driven by the popularity of figures like AOC and Mamdani, who are now seen as the most trusted Democratic leaders. He exposes Ted Cruz’s hypocrisy in defending billionaires while attacking AOC for criticizing wealth inequality, calling it a classic 'divide and conquer' tactic that distracts from the real culprits: the elite class, fascists, and warmongers. The episode closes with a powerful indictment of a deeply regressive tax system, where the bottom 50% hold only 2.6% of the nation’s wealth and pay a higher effective tax rate than the richest 400, while 60% of billionaires are born into extreme privilege, shattering the myth of meritocracy. Kulinski ends with a passionate call to action, urging listeners to support independent media through subscriptions, Patreon, and newsletters to sustain critical journalism in the face of authoritarianism and elite capture.

Key Takeaways
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Trump’s recent behavior shows clear signs of severe cognitive decline, including phonemic paraphasia, repetition, and loss of impulse control—consistent with Alzheimer’s—and his attacks on journalists represent a dangerous threat to press freedom.

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Zoran Mamdani’s leadership in New York City proves that progressive governance can achieve fiscal responsibility and transformative results without cutting essential services.

3

The failed smear campaign against Abdul El-Sayed reveals a growing voter rejection of corporate Democrats and a rising demand for authentic, grassroots progressive candidates.

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Democrats are leading on nearly every major issue in recent polls, signaling a historic shift in public trust fueled by the collapse of MAGA extremism and the rise of progressive alternatives.

5

Kash Patel’s FBI confirmation hearing exposed deep incompetence, moral decay, and a culture of excess, undermining confidence in the agency’s leadership and integrity.

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Chapters
0:14
20 min

Trump's Mental Health Crisis: Signs of Alzheimer's and Unhinged Behavior

The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran, they can't have a nuclear weapon. I don't think about American financial situation. I don't think about anybody. I think about one thing.

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20:06
38 min

Trump's War on the Press and the First Amendment

If you do war reporting, I don't agree with. I'm coming after you.

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58:20
37 min

Zoran Mamdani’s Victory and the Power of Progressive Governance

Kulinski celebrates Zoran Mamdani’s record-breaking success in balancing New York City’s $12 billion deficit without austerity, using state aid, taxing the wealthy, and cutting waste. He positions Mamdani as proof that progressive leadership can deliver results and inspire hope in a broken system.

1:14:44
2 min

Kash Patel’s Leadership Crisis and the $7,000 Bar Tab

The only person that ran up a $7,000 bar tab in Washington, D.C. at the lobby of the park was you. Did you hear what he said? He ended up with a $7,000 bar tab in Washington, D.C.

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1:16:35
6 min

Democratic Surge and the Collapse of MAGA

The Republican Party is a fascist, terrorist, imperialist death cult. They do not care about making things better. In fact, their goal is to make things worse.

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High-Impact Quotes
The Republican Party is a fascist, terrorist, imperialist death cult. They do not care about making things better. In fact, their goal is to make things worse.
Kyle Kulinski82:07
Viral: 95.0
The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran, they can't have a nuclear weapon. I don't think about American financial situation. I don't think about anybody. I think about one thing.
Donald Trump28:50
Viral: 92.0
The same way that you smear trans people all day and black people all day and immigrants all day, the left should be smearing billionaires because billionaires are actually the problem.
Kyle Kulinski94:30
Viral: 90.0
Speakers

Host

Kyle Kulinski
Topics Discussed
Trump's Mental Health Crisis95%Democratic Political Momentum95%Economic Inequality95%Wealth Inequality and Billionaire Criticism92%First Amendment Under Attack90%FBI Leadership Crisis90%Tax System Reform88%Progressive Governance Success85%Meritocracy Myth82%
People & Brands

Donald Trump

person

131xNeutral

Zoran Mamdani

person

51xNeutral

Kash Patel

person

37xNeutral

Abdul El-Sayed

person

30xNeutral

Ted Cruz

person

11xNegative

Hassan Piker

person

10xPositive

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

person

10xPositive

Billionaires

organization

8xNegative

Liz Smith

person

8xNeutral

Chris Van Hollen

person

7xPositive

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