Poll Shows Majority of Americans Oppose President Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Plan
White House Ballroom Construction Proposal·April 28 – April 30, 2026
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Poll Shows Majority of Americans Oppose President Trump's $400 Million White House Ballroom Plan
A new poll indicates that most Americans do not support the proposal to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House. According to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, 56% of Americans oppose the $400 million project. This data comes as the President faces criticism that the project prioritizes parties for wealthy friends over other national priorities.
The public pushback aligns with growing political resistance in Congress. Senate Republicans have already voiced opposition to using taxpayer funds for the construction. Critics argue the President is spending too much time on the renovation while his broader efforts to remake the capital city fail to gain popular support.
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Senate Republicans Oppose President Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom Plan
Senate Republicans are pushing back against a plan to spend $400 million on a new White House ballroom. The project would build a 90,000-square-foot room for large events. Lawmakers say they are worried about the high cost and how it affects the national budget Senate GOP pushes back. Critics of the plan say the money should be used to help people pay for rent and groceries Americans working longer hours. Others argue that the government has already spent too much on tax cuts and wars Trump and his cronies.
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Senate GOP pushes back on Trump ballroom amid affordability worries
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