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Wednesday Calls & Topics

Matt Gagnon discussed the White House ballroom expansion, noting its $230 million cost, similar to Trump’s Justice Department claim. He compared the current political climate to the Republican Party’s anti-establishment shift since 2009, citing examples like Sharon Angle’s 2010 campaign. Gagnon criticized the Democratic Party’s handling of Graham Plattner’s scandal, contrasting it with past Republican reactions. Callers debated Plattner’s authenticity and the impact of Democratic policies on working Americans, highlighting issues with subsidies and welfare programs. Security concerns for the White House expansion were also raised, emphasizing the need for improved protection.

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