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Poll: 61% Oppose Trump's Policies, Dems Struggle Too

7/17/2025

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Trump's Policy Backlash

A recent CNN poll shows a significant 61% of Americans are against President Trump's domestic policy bill, with 58% feeling he has slashed government programs excessively. Meanwhile, Trump's approval rating lingers at 42%, and Democrats are struggling too, with only 39% of registered Democrats satisfied with their party's performance in Congress.

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Democrats' Historic Disapproval

Congressional Democrats are facing a staggering approval rating of just 19%, marking a historic low. Among their own party, only 39% express support, while disapproval soars to 52%. Meanwhile, Trump's approval among Republicans has skyrocketed to 90%, underscoring a troubling divide between party leaders and the electorate's feelings.

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Historical Context

The Republican Party's "Contract with America" in 1994 resulted in a 54-seat gain in the House, fueled by public dissatisfaction with President Clinton's policies, which had only a 39% approval rating. Today, a similar divide exists, with 61% of Americans opposing Trump's domestic policy bill, reflecting ongoing challenges in party unity and public trust in governance amid historically low approval ratings for Democrats.

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Trump's Policy Backlash

A recent CNN poll shows a significant 61% of Americans are against President Trump's domestic policy bill, with 58% feeling he has slashed government programs excessively. Meanwhile, Trump's approval rating lingers at 42%, and Democrats are struggling too, with only 39% of registered Democrats satisfied with their party's performance in Congress.

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