6 in 10 Say ‘No Thanks’: Why Trump’s Budget Move Isn’t Landing Well
United States: A striking 6 out of every 10 Americans are pushing back against the recently inked domestic policy overhaul by President Donald Trump, per fresh insights from a CNN poll steered by SSRS. While the legislation stands as Trump’s most sweeping policy triumph since reclaiming the Oval Office, public perception is anything but celebratory.
Since March, Trump’s favorability regarding budget stewardship has nosedived 11 percentage points. A surging majority now believes he has slashed federal programs too deeply—an indication that voters sense overreach more than reform.
Public awareness of the bill remains unsettled. Fewer than a third are fully locked in on the details, and nearly half admit to either apathy or indifference. Still, those opposing the law outnumber its backers, hinting at a foundational distrust, according to reports by CNN.
Breakdown of Public Sentiment
In simple terms, 61% reject the bill, while only 39% stand in favor. A growing 58% say Trump has crossed the line with federal spending cuts—marking a 7-point leap since February. Confidence in his fiscal management is now sitting at 37%, with tax-related approval slightly better at 44%, nearly matching his first-term peak.