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Poll: 61% Oppose GOP Bill as Trump's Approval Dips

7/16/2025

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Trump's Approval Plummets

A recent CNN poll shows a striking 61% of Americans are against the GOP domestic policy bill signed by President Trump, with his approval rating for budget management plummeting to 37%. While some tax reforms and defense spending receive approval, fears over rising deficits and cuts to social programs overshadow any positive sentiment.

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GOP Rebrands Tax Cuts

The GOP is rebranding Trump's domestic policy bill as the "Working Family Tax Cuts" to win over voters before the midterms. With support dwindling to just 35%, Democrats are poised to spotlight Medicaid cuts, while Republicans aim to emphasize tax benefits and border security funding in this heated electoral showdown.

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Trump's Approval Plummets

A recent CNN poll shows a striking 61% of Americans are against the GOP domestic policy bill signed by President Trump, with his approval rating for budget management plummeting to 37%. While some tax reforms and defense spending receive approval, fears over rising deficits and cuts to social programs overshadow any positive sentiment.

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