Justin Elliott
Investigative reporter for ProPublica who covers real estate and investigative stories, explaining reporting on mortgages and allegations related to President Trump.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 14min
The world’s first teen social-media ban is here. Could the U.S. be next?
Nick Timiraos, Chief Economics Correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, provides insight into internal divisions at the Federal Reserve as rate cuts loom. Justin Elliott, an investigative reporter at ProPublica, unpacks allegations against President Trump regarding mortgage claims and primary residences, noting the complexities involved. Meanwhile, Australia’s controversial social-media ban for teens sparks heated debate over safety versus freedom, while U.S. lawmakers look to similar restrictions amid a growing concern for youth online well-being.
Dec 9, 2025 • 17min
Trump Called This Fraud—While Doing It Himself
Justin Elliott, an investigative reporter at ProPublica, joins Tim Miller to dissect troubling Trump mortgage records. They delve into the significance of occupancy clauses in mortgages, arguing that having two 'primary' residences could indicate fraud. Elliott reveals details about Trump's mortgages near Mar-a-Lago and questions whether these records could lead to prosecution. The conversation also touches on the hypocrisy in prosecutorial practices, highlighting how other officials have faced similar scrutiny.
