Majority Americans Disapprove Trump's $300M White House East Wing Demolition

A series of recent polls reveal that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's decision to demolish the East Wing of the White House to build a new $300 million ballroom. According to YouGov surveys, about 53% of U.S. adults oppose the demolition, with only around 23-24% approving, while opinions are sharply divided along party lines: most Republicans support the project, whereas most Democrats strongly oppose it. The East Wing, which traditionally houses the first lady's office and serves as the public tour entrance, is being completely torn down, contradicting earlier claims by Trump that construction would not interfere with the existing building. The renovations have sparked widespread backlash, including criticism from political figures and preservationists, who argue the demolition is reckless and lacks proper legal and public review. Despite the controversy, Trump has defended the project as necessary to build the long-desired ballroom properly. The project's rising costs and lack of transparency, especially regarding funding sources, have further fueled public skepticism and criticism.