CNN Poll: 61% of Americans Oppose Trump's New Tax and Spending Bill

Public Opinion on Trump's Mega Bill

• 📊 A new CNN poll reveals that 61% of Americans oppose the sweeping tax and spending bill recently signed into law by President Trump.
• 📉 Only 39% of Americans support the bill, indicating a significant public disapproval.
• ⚠️ Among independents, opposition is even higher, with two-thirds opposing the bill, and a notable 19% of Republicans also expressing opposition.

Trump's Approval Ratings

• 📉 President Trump's overall approval rating stands at 42%, which is considered upside down by 16 percentage points, with 58% disapproving of his job performance.
• 📌 His approval rating has remained relatively stable, operating within a narrow band historically.

Analysis of the Bill's Popularity

• 🧩 The bill's lack of popularity may stem from its omnibus nature, combining popular elements like tax extensions with less popular aspects such as long-term cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
• 🗣️ Democrats are looking to leverage these numbers as the 2026 midterms approach, though they have struggled to find a clear messaging strategy.

Tariffs and Economic Impact

• 📈 Despite strong job reports and stable inflation in the first six months, concerns exist about the long-term economic damage from protectionist trade policies and across-the-board tariffs.
• ⚠️ The recent uptick in CPI numbers is seen by some as the initial impact of these tariffs, with potential for further cost increases and job implications.

Epstein Files Controversy

• ❓ President Trump's defense regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, suggesting they were fabricated by political opponents, has been met with skepticism and criticism.
• 📢 There is a call for the White House to distance itself and defer to the DOJ, while also considering the release of redacted information to address public skepticism.
• 🎯 The narrative arc from promising file releases to claiming they were fabricated is seen as a significant challenge for Trump, especially given his base's desire for transparency and accountability.
• 🏛️ The question of whether Congress will hold a vote on the Epstein files remains uncertain, with a discharge petition being the only potential mechanism.