# They want critics SILENCED and it’s getting worse

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Podcast: [The David Pakman Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178)
Published: 2026-04-28T18:30:00+00:00
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-- On the Show: -- Melania Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel over his jokes about her, while Donald Trump calls on ABC and Disney to fire him -- Karoline Leavitt says Americans must tone down the rhetoric after an attempted assassination against Trump while blaming Democrats -- Karoline Leavitt, Mike Johnson, and Lindsey Graham promote a $400 million White House ballroom as a national security need -- Skeptics claim the assassination attempts against Trump were staged, but their observations do not support a broader conspiracy -- Donald Trump’s right hand appears swollen and discolored while meeting King Charles III, furthering questions about his health -- Gas prices remain high over the Iran war, despite reduced media coverage showing how economic issues often receive less attention -- The US Justice Department is reportedly scaling denaturalization cases from rare instances to hundreds, with unclear selection criteria -- On the Bonus Show: 8 in 10 of those Trump calls "low IQ" are people of color, Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect against AI, schools debate getting rid of homework, and much more... 🖼️ Aura Frames: Use code PAKMAN for $25 off Carver Mat frames at https://auraframes.com/pakman 😺 Smalls cat food: Use code PAKMAN for 60% off & free shipping at https://smalls.com 🔊 Blinkist: Try it free for 7 days and get 30% OFF at https://blinkist.com/pakman 🥄 Magic Spoon: Use code PAKMAN for $5 off at https://magicspoon.com/pakman 🧠 Try Brain.fm totally free for a month at https://brain.fm/pakman -- Become a Member: https://davidpakman.com/membership -- Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://davidpakman.substack.com -- Get David's Books: https://davidpakman.com/echo -- TDPS Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/thedavidpakmanshow -- David on…

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