VINCE Here's What REALLY Happened During This Weekend's Chaos | Episode 151
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Oct 21, 2025 Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and host of Pod Force One, dives into the latest political chaos. They discuss Trump's controversial plans for a privately funded ballroom at the White House and the left's backlash. Miranda highlights the organized nature of Trump's current team and critiques ineffective left-wing protests. They touch on deportation numbers and ongoing legal challenges against establishment figures. The conversation swings from historic renovations to modern political strategies, making for a lively and thought-provoking dialogue.
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Private Funding Fits White House Tradition
- Presidents have regularly renovated and expanded the White House; Trump's privately funded ballroom continues that tradition.
- Major U.S. monuments and memorials were often built with private donors, normalizing donor-funded public projects.
Trump Announces Grand Ballroom Plan
- Trump announced a new privately funded 999-person ballroom and described its classical design and grandeur.
- The project emphasizes employing American workers and matching White House architecture.
Left's Outrage Is Ideological
- Left-wing outrage centers on perceived elitism and access, not the project's funding or utility.
- Miranda and Vince argue criticism is ideological, not grounded in facts about precedent or cost.