Americans oppose Trump ballroom 2-to-1; even more oppose his signature on money: Poll
Summary
Most Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s plan to tear down the East Wing of the White House to build a large ballroom, according to a recent poll. Additionally, people strongly disagree with adding Trump’s signature to U.S. paper money. Support for the ballroom is mainly from Republicans, especially Trump supporters.Key Facts
- 56% of Americans oppose demolishing the East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom; 28% support it.
- Opposition to a 250-foot arch related to the project is even higher.
- Over 5 times as many Americans oppose adding President Trump’s signature to paper currency than support it.
- The East Wing was built in 1902 and renovated in 1942; demolition started in October 2025.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop the ballroom construction but construction was allowed to continue by an appeals court.
- Republican support for the ballroom rose from 62% to 72% after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
- Republicans proposed a $400 million bill to fund the ballroom; Trump claimed private donors would pay for it.
- Nearly 90% of Democrats and about 60% of independents oppose the ballroom project.
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