BOMBSHELL: Trump’s Ballroom to Cost Taxpayers $300 Million episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 6 MIN

BOMBSHELL: Trump’s Ballroom to Cost Taxpayers $300 Million

from The Bulwark · host Sam Stein and Jonathan V. Last

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comSam Stein and JVL give their takes on a bombshell new report from the Washington Post showing Trump's White House ballroom project could cost more than $600 million with taxpayers footing half the bill. They break down the ballooning price tag, the demolition of the East Wing, and whether a future president should just tear the whole thing down.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 16, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

BOMBSHELL: Trump’s Ballroom to Cost Taxpayers $300 Million

0:00 6:30

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Bulwark?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this The Bulwark episode published?

This episode was published on June 16, 2026.

Can I download this The Bulwark episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!