It's One Ballroom, Donald, How Much Could It Cost?
Pod Save America
- Published
- May 8, 2026
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- May 9, 2026
Discusses Congressional Republicans plan to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on Trump's ballroom, claiming t…
Summary
Congressional Republicans plan to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on Trump's ballroom, claiming the money is necessary for "security" — and creating a huge political problem for themselves. The president and his cabinet make a show of ignoring the pain Americans are feeling at the gas pump, as the US and Iran circle around an underwhelming peace deal. …
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Congressional Republicans plan to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on Trump's ballroom, claiming the money is necessary for "security" — and creating a huge political problem for themselves. The president and his cabinet make a show of ignoring the pain Americans are feeling at the gas pump, as the US and Iran circle around an underwhelming peace deal. JD Vance's 2028 stock slides as Republican voters turn their attention to Marco Rubio. Dan and Jon discuss the latest, including how Democrats