Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Trump Blames Democrats, Demands His Ballroom, and Attacks Jimmy Kimmel Again (ft. Sen. Rand Paul)
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Apr 28, 2026 
Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky and libertarian-leaning voice on spending and civil liberties, joins to debate funding for Trump’s White House ballroom. He weighs in on donor influence, free speech limits after the Kimmel controversy, platform liability and Section 230, polarization ahead of midterms, and options for ending the war with Iran.
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Ballroom Funding As A Security Fix
- Rand Paul argues allowing the White House ballroom project to proceed prevents removing the president from events and responds to security concerns after the dinner attempt.
- He notes a commission approved it nearly unanimously and proposes using privately raised funds rather than new appropriations to limit congressional spending.
Private Donations Versus Quid Pro Quo Risk
- Paul acknowledges worries about donors buying access but says existing laws criminalize quid pro quo and private donations can be less tainted.
- He compares the debate to presidential libraries, arguing oversight exists via appropriations historically.
Condemn Without Censoring Comedy
- Paul condemns Jimmy Kimmel's Melania joke as bad taste but defends free speech and opposes FCC involvement or government threats to fire comedians.
- He distinguishes personal condemnation from using government power to limit speech, emphasizing First Amendment protections.