Frank Langford

A YouGov poll found half of Americans are against the ballroom while a third support it.

A Washington Post poll found 56 percent oppose it while only 28 percent back the plans.

William Johnson came to the site to try to see where the East Wing had been.

He objects to the way President Trump ordered it leveled, with no outside consultation.

Trump says the ballroom is sorely needed so that the White House will not have to rely on tents to celebrate visits by foreign leaders.

Frank Langford, NPR News, Washington.