December 1st, 2025: Russia’s War Machine Is Collapsing & Trump Eyes Controversial Pardon

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New admissions out of Moscow reveal a major problem inside Russia’s war machine. Arms exports have collapsed, raising fresh questions about whether Putin’s defense industry is starting to break down. Reports indicate President Trump is considering a pardon for the former Honduran president, a man accused of taking cartel money and helping move cocaine into the United States. Plus—President Trump warns airlines to treat Venezuelan airspace as closed, escalating pressure on Nicolás Maduro and adding to already-high tensions. And in today’s Back of the Brief—the latest on the deadly shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and what investigators are learning as the case unfolds. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com . Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/PDB and using code PDB. TriTails Premium Beef: Get 15% OFF the ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ steak box. Order by Dec 14 at https://TriTailsBeef.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices