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The top Republican’s supporters see the project as a Trump legacy—a permanent mark of his presidency, symbolized by the new ballroom, which will likely be celebrated and used regularly, becoming an enduring Trump monument. Democrats and media figures, however, hate the idea that Trump’s mark will be visible long after he leaves office. That’s what fuels their outrage; they detest the thought of Trump leaving behind a tangible achievement that cements his influence.