Trump builds a palace while Americans face going hungry
Washington bureau chief David Smith speaks to Reged Ahmad about how the president’s gilding of the White House, as he moves to block food aid to America’s poorest, is poor optics
November 4, 202518m 36s
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Show Notes
Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast examines the US president’s moves to build a US$300m ballroom at the same time as a government shutdown leaves millions of poor Americans facing a possible freeze on their food stamps. The Guardian’s Washington bureau chief, David Smith, speaks to Reged Ahmad about how the construction project is revealing a stark wealth divide and whether the Democrats can seize the moment
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Donald TrumpUS politicsDemocratsTrump administrationUS federal government shutdown 2025US domestic policyUS federal government shutdownsThe super-rich