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Trump Plans Self-Monuments After Leaving Office, Poll Shows Discontent

9/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will build monuments to himself after leaving office.
He suggested naming the White House ballroom after himself and adding acanthus leaves to its columns.
A July CNN-SSRS poll found 58% of 1,225 U.S. adults dissatisfied or angry about his projects.
Former White House ethics lawyer Norm Eisen said the renovations symbolize Trump’s disregard for the Constitution and courts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will build monuments to himself after leaving office.
He suggested naming the White House ballroom after himself and adding acanthus leaves to its columns.
A July CNN-SSRS poll found 58% of 1,225 U.S. adults dissatisfied or angry about his projects.
Former White House ethics lawyer Norm Eisen said the renovations symbolize Trump’s disregard for the Constitution and courts.