You're Wrong w/ Mollie Hemingway & David Harsanyi ’You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 172: Ballroom Freakout
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Oct 22, 2025 Explore the intense reactions to Trump's ballroom renovation and dissect the implications of a candidate's controversial tattoo. Delve into the No Kings protests and their authenticity, while examining the rise of Zohar Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race. The conversation turns to lawfare against political opponents and the referral of John Brennan for prosecution. Marvel at the audacious Louvre heist and enjoy cultural reviews, including a nod to John Candy and nostalgic memories of Kiss.
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Candidate's Tattoo And Wedding Performance
- David and Mollie recount the Maine candidate who revealed an SS-style tattoo and awkward wedding performance, questioning his judgment.
- They use the story to argue visible choices like tattoos signal character and fitness for office.
Ballroom Outrage Is Partisan Performance
- Trump is privately funding a new White House ballroom and critics framed it as authoritarian despite renovations being routine.
- Mollie argues the East/West Wing size limits justify upgrades and the outrage is partisan performative anger.
Protests Reflect Identity, Not Coherent Policy
- The 'No Kings' protests show inconsistency: many protesters previously supported anti-patriotic movements yet now celebrate founding icons.
- David says current protest energy centers on opposing Trump rather than coherent policy grievances.