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Republicans Debate Pulling The Funds for Trump’s Ballroom

2026-05-20 News & Politics
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JVL and Andrew Egger give their takes on Donald Trump’s bizarre comments about wanting to be prime minister of Israel, his relationship with Netanyahu, and his supposed “99%” approval rating in Israel. They also break down the growing MAGA divide over Israel and Iran, Thomas Massie’s defeat, and why Trump’s political instincts may finally be slipping. Plus: the Republican backlash to Trump’s billion-dollar ballroom and what it says about a president governing like he has nothing left to lose. Text TAKES to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at https://PocketHose.com/terms. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro: Trump's Tarmac Comments on Israel 00:04:40 The Massey Primary & AIPAC's Role 00:09:57 Ad: Pocket Hose 00:10:53 Trump's Fading Populist Instincts on Israel 00:14:18 The White House Ballroom & Trump's Corruption 00:19:45 The Real Trump: A Theory

Top Comments (10)

@mccormyke 2026-05-20

Few things are more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose.

125 7 replies
@adshdhhhd7783 2026-05-20

Trump and Netanyahu should share a prison cell.

97 4 replies
@WilliamKerr-h1c 2026-05-20

Israeli’s please take Dumb Donald and make him your PM today!

75 2 replies
@mrcase77 2026-05-21

After how Israel has been treating us, I (for one) would personally be thrilled and pleased to send them Donald Trump to run their country

72 3 replies
@OldJackWolf 2026-05-20

Trump is an embarrassing kook on the world stage (and at home) and he's emptying our treasury while distracting with constant lies. There is nothing good in this situation.

70 2 replies
@mrWonderphilly 2026-05-20

It was a mistake to let someone who doesn't believe in your system run the whole thing. Smh.

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@pembroke18 2026-05-20

He’s taken the best part of $2b from government for his own personal use, is creating a personal militia and building an underground lair. He’s a cartoon villain made flesh.

59 7 replies
@Nightwalker- 2026-05-20

What could go wrong? Let him move to the Middle East and live closer to Iran :) I'm sure everything would be fine :)

56 4 replies
@nataleeembry6806 2026-05-20

Can he go now? Plz!!

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@karenneill9109 2026-05-21

AIPAC has a vested interest in keeping the Epstein files secret…

31 3 replies

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