President Donald Trump recently demolished the East Wing of the White House, sparking widespread criticism and disapproval from Americans across party lines. A recent Yahoo News-YouGov poll found that 57% of Americans disapproved of the demolition, while 61% disapproved of the plans to build a $300 million ballroom on the grounds.
Despite some Republicans defending the move, an overwhelming majority – including 94% of Democrats and over half of Republicans – oppose both the demolition and the new ballroom. Only 18% of Americans strongly approved of Trump’s handling of the situation, with most strongly disapproving of his actions.
The poll results suggest that public discontent with Trump’s handling of the issue is not just about politics but also about optics. The decision to demolish part of the White House in favor of an expensive ballroom during a time of economic hardship and inflation has raised eyebrows and sparked criticism from many Americans.
This move follows other controversies surrounding Trump’s use of the presidency for personal gain, including his involvement with crypto ventures and acceptance of gifts while overseas. As the country faces challenges such as a government shutdown and rising prices, it appears that Trump’s actions may have further eroded public trust in his leadership.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/29/politics/white-house-ballroom-east-wing-trump