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Is Trump Turning the People's House Into a Personal Palace? - Thom Hartmann
The White House was designed to reject kings, not crown them. Trump’s plan to transform it into a massive personal complex is not about architecture.
It is about power, ego, and insulation from the public. While Americans struggle to afford healthcare and housing, Trump builds himself a monument.
What does this say about where the country is headed? - Aired on 12/29/2025.