Inside Trump’s $300M Golden White House Ballroom: Glenn Beck Says It’s About ‘Power,’ and Mike Johnson Admits They’ve Talked About a Third T

Conservative host Glenn Beck says Trump personally told him the real reason he’s tearing down the East Wing and replacing it with a 90,000-square-foot, gold-soaked, bulletproof ballroom: foreign leaders only respect “power and wealth,” and Trump wants them to feel like they’re walking into a palace. We explain how Trump fast-tracked demolition, bypassed normal review, and greenlit a project that’s expected to cost around $300 million and seat more than triple what the old East Room could handle — the first major structural change to the White House complex since the Truman Balcony in 1948. Then: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s already spoken with Trump about the “constrictions of the Constitution,” basically conceding they’ve discussed a third Trump term but admitting there’s “no path” to change the 22nd Amendment fast enough. This episode hits the two questions that actually matter for 2028: How far will Trump bend American institutions to match his ego — and are Republicans quietly planning for a post-Trump era, or planning for no post-Trump era at all? Come for the sass, stay for the sanity—and blame the A.I. for the jokes that don’t land. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media