Americans oppose Trump ballroom 2-to-1; even more oppose his signature on money: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll

Key Points:

• A recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows that 56% of Americans oppose President Trump’s plan to tear down the East Wing of the White House to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, with only 28% in support; opposition is strongest among Democrats and independents, while 65% of Republicans support the project.
• Trump also proposed building a 250-foot-tall arch near Arlington National Cemetery, which 52% of Americans oppose, including majorities of Democrats and independents; support is divided among Republicans, with 51% in favor.
• The proposal to add Trump’s signature to U.S. paper currency faces the highest opposition, with 68% of Americans against it and only 12% in favor; this would be unprecedented as no living president has previously appeared on currency.
• Legal challenges and public opposition have emerged against both the ballroom and arch projects, with lawsuits filed by preservation groups and veterans, though some legal proceedings have been temporarily stalled or allowed construction to continue.
• Republican support for these initiatives, especially among MAGA-aligned voters, is notably higher than among non-MAGA Republicans, reflecting partisan divides on these Trump-related proposals.