episode pub. Aug 6, 2026
The Journal (WSJ's podcast, hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza) unpacks WSJ reporting finding Trump and allies have raised over $800 million since his second inauguration, funding projects like a White House ballroom, his presidential library, and a 50th-anniversary celebration. The episode profiles fundraiser Meredith O'Rourke, nicknamed the 'Princess of Darkness,' and the corporate donors — including Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin — writing checks.