Raging Moderates: Trump Blames Democrats, Demands His Ballroom, and Attacks Jimmy Kimmel Again (ft. Sen. Rand Paul)

In this episode of Raging Moderates, Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov host Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky to discuss the political fallout following the attempted assassination at the White House. Paul defends the proposed White House ballroom project, arguing it enhances presidential security and should be funded through private donations rather than federal appropriations, while acknowledging concerns about potential quid pro quo. He emphasizes the importance of protecting free speech, condemning calls to fire Jimmy Kimmel over a controversial joke about Melania Trump and opposing FCC intervention in media content. Paul also stresses that the greatest national security threat comes from within—particularly unsustainable debt—rather than foreign conflict, and criticizes both parties for politicizing speech and media. The conversation underscores a tension between security, free expression, and fiscal responsibility in the current political climate.