Frank Langford
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Another report out by Sweden's VDEM Institute found America's democracy ranking plunged last year from 20th to 51st out of 179 countries, a sign it said that U.S.
democracy is being dismantled at an unprecedented pace.
The White House dismissed the findings, calling it, quote, a ridiculous claim made by an irrelevant, blatantly biased organization.
Trump has repeatedly said he's no dictator.
Frank Lankford, NPR News, Washington.
For much of the world, normal is gone.
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.