Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Blindsided by Judge Over Ballroom from Hell
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Jan 24, 2026 A court hearing over a massive Golden Ballroom project sparks questions about halted construction and possible congressional approval. Discussion covers a 90,000-square-foot addition, demolition plans, and a reported hardened bunker beneath the East Wing. The episode examines suspicious transfers from Park Service donor funds into executive residence accounts and outlines likely legal next steps.
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Trump Created A Private Executive Residence Fund
- Michael Popok explains Trump shifted Park Service donor funds into an Executive Residence Office bank account to control ballroom construction funds.
- This move separates the project from usual Park Service and Congressional oversight and raises legal and transparency concerns.
Judge Likely To Halt Vertical Construction
- Judge Leon appears poised to halt vertical construction of the new East Wing ballroom until Congress weighs in.
- The judge questioned equating past small White House projects with demolishing the East Wing and building a massive addition with a bunker underneath.
Unqualified Office Acting As General Contractor
- The Executive Residence Office is acting as general contractor for a large federal project despite lacking traditional qualifications.
- Popok highlights that Trump is not a builder and raising questions about who actually manages the construction.