Poll shows majority opposition to Trump White House ballroom construction plan
An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll found that 56% of Americans oppose tearing down the East Wing of the White House to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, with 28% in support. The same poll showed even stronger opposition to adding Trump's signature to currency and to a proposed 250-foot arch. The Trump administration announced the ballroom plan in July 2025, with demolition beginning in October 2025.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 66% of divergence this week. 5 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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3 bias groups
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Coverage now splits three ways: polling ...
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