EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
To Trump Atlantic City Associates and Subsidiaries:
 
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
(and to all references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
 
                                        /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
                                        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Roseland, New Jersey
March 13, 1998