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Poll: 2/3 Americans Fear Trump’s Bill Aids Wealthy

7/21/2025

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A striking AP-NORC poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of Americans feel Trump-backed legislation favors the wealthy, igniting fears of deep cuts to vital welfare programs like Medicaid and SNAP. With 61% worried about the potential harm to low-income families, economists are also sounding the alarm over the bill's lasting effects on national debt and government spending.

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A striking AP-NORC poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of Americans feel Trump-backed legislation favors the wealthy, igniting fears of deep cuts to vital welfare programs like Medicaid and SNAP. With 61% worried about the potential harm to low-income families, economists are also sounding the alarm over the bill's lasting effects on national debt and government spending.