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Trump's Bill Support Plummets to 11% Amid Cost Concerns

6/29/2025

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Trump's Bill Backlash

A Yale survey uncovers a dramatic shift in public opinion regarding President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." Initially, 28% of Americans backed the proposal, but once they learned about its effects on income distribution, support plummeted to just 11%, while opposition soared to 78%. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans adjusted cost estimates to minimize the bill's financial implications.

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Republicans Back Trump's Bill

Senate Republicans are rallying behind President Trump's ambitious $3.8 trillion "One Big Beautiful Bill," targeting a July 4 deadline. This sweeping package promises hefty tax cuts and bolstered border security, but faces fierce resistance from Democrats and internal GOP rifts. The stakes are high, as its fate could reshape healthcare and welfare for millions of Americans.

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Historical Context

In 1981, President Reagan implemented the Economic Recovery Tax Act, cutting taxes by $750 billion over five years to stimulate the economy. However, this led to increased income inequality, concentrating wealth among the richest Americans. Similarly, Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," passed in May 2025, faces criticism for exacerbating wealth disparities and deepening partisan divides in American politics.

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Trump's Bill Backlash

A Yale survey uncovers a dramatic shift in public opinion regarding President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." Initially, 28% of Americans backed the proposal, but once they learned about its effects on income distribution, support plummeted to just 11%, while opposition soared to 78%. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans adjusted cost estimates to minimize the bill's financial implications.

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