Trump’s Tariffs and ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Face More Opposition Than Support as His Job Rating Slips
Six months into his term, far more say President Trump is making the way the federal government works worse than making it better.
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Key facts about the U.S. national debt
Private investors are the biggest holders of national debt – $24.4 trillion as of March 2025 – followed by federal trust funds and retirement programs.
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How Americans view the GOP’s budget and tax bill
Far more Americans oppose the legislation than favor it. Nearly half (49%) oppose it, while 29% favor it. Another 21% are not sure.
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What the data says about Social Security
Most U.S. adults said Social Security benefits shouldn’t be reduced in any way – a view broadly shared across ages, racial and ethnic groups, partisan affiliations and income brackets.
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Americans see a role for the federal government in many domains, but some large partisan divisions persist
Nearly all Americans say the federal government has a responsibility to provide a strong military and secure the nation’s borders.
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Trump’s Job Rating Drops, Key Policies Draw Majority Disapproval as He Nears 100 Days
Trump’s approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts.
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How Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
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Most Americans continue to favor raising taxes on corporations, higher-income households
Democrats are overwhelmingly supportive of raising taxes on these groups, while Republicans are more divided.
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What Trump supporters believe and expect
The economy was the most important issue for Trump voters this year; 93% of his supporters said it was very important to their vote.
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Americans’ Views of Government’s Role: Persistent Divisions and Areas of Agreement
Most Biden supporters favor a bigger government with a strong social safety net. Trump backers generally take the opposing view.
