# Trump in China a global humiliation as economy keeps crumbling

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Podcast: [The David Pakman Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-david-pakman-show-745178)
Published: 2026-05-14T18:30:00+00:00
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-- On the Show: -- Rising credit card, student loan, auto loan, and mortgage delinquencies show millions of Americans falling behind in Trump's economy -- Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner amid pressure from Trump allies pushing restrictions on abortion medication and antidepressants -- Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping repeatedly during a public appearance while making strange comments about Chinese food -- Xi Jinping warns tensions over Taiwan could lead to direct conflict between China and the US as Trump sends inconsistent signals -- Democratic lawmakers publicly question Donald Trump’s mental fitness after late night Truth Social posts, rambling speeches, and other evidence -- JD Vance attempts to soften Trump’s comments about ignoring Americans’ financial struggles while awkwardly distancing himself -- Sebastian Gorka claims Trump keeps an “if I die” letter for JD Vance in the Resolute Desk as allies increasingly talk about assassination plots -- Barack Obama defends the Iran nuclear deal by pointing out that it reduced Iran’s uranium stockpile without resulting in a war -- On the Bonus Show: Trump explores 250 pardons to celebrate America's 250th, fuel in Cuba has run out due to the US blockade, Florida's history course whitewashes the founding fathers on slavery, and much more... 💳 PDS Debt: Get your free assessment & find the best option for you at https://pdsdebt.com/pakman 🍓 Strawberry.me: Get a $50 credit when you sign up for coaching at https://strawberry.me/pakman 🛡️ Incogni lets you control your personal data! Get 60% off their annual plan: http://incogni.com/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…

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