ALT: Monkey Rim Shot

A leaked donor list connected to President Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project has unveiled a staggering $333 million in pledges, exposing a network of wealthy contributors with potential ties to government contracts and influence. The findings, reported by The Washington Post, detail 67 donations exceeding $10,000, with approximately $77 million from anonymous donors. These funds were routed through a nonprofit organization into an account controlled by Trump himself.

ALT: Goku Mad Scream

Jonah Goldberg, founder of the conservative media outlet The Dispatch, has raised alarms over what he describes as the incompetence plaguing the MAGA movement and the Trump administration. He believes that rather than being driven by sheer villainy, the shortcomings of this political faction stem largely from a lack of competence. Goldberg's remarks reflect a growing concern among conservatives who worry that the focus on loyalty over qualifications has drastically diminished the quality of leadership within the GOP.

In this first installment of “Sound Off,” Patrick Healy, assistant managing editor for The New York Times, speaks with Mark Jacob, former metro editor for The Chicago Tribune, who shares his criticism...