Trump's assertion unfounded: His unpopular legislation portrayed as 'the most popular bill ever signed'
In a bold claim, President Donald Trump declared that his recently signed domestic policy bill was the most popular bill ever signed in the history of the country. However, independent polling overwhelmingly contradicts this characterization, showing that the bill is instead deeply unpopular with a majority of Americans.
According to multiple recent polls, the bill is broadly unpopular among the American public. For instance, a Quinnipiac University poll in late June showed that 55% of registered voters opposed the bill, while 29% supported it. Similarly, a Pew Research Center poll in early June found that 49% of adults opposed the bill, with 29% in support.
These findings are echoed in an average from four June surveys (Washington Post, Fox News, KFF, Quinnipiac) that found 31% support versus 55% opposition, giving the bill a net approval rating of -24. This rating, one of the lowest for major legislation in three decades, was described as "absolutely abysmal" by data journalist G. Elliott Morris.
The bill's unpopularity is such that it is difficult to find another piece of legislation as unpopular as this one in history. Chris Warshaw, a political science professor at George Washington University, found that the bill's polling numbers are the worst among any major legislation passed since 1990.
Even among Republicans, support is divided, with some polls showing a significant split between MAGA supporters and non-MAGA Republicans. The bill is described as the most hated piece of major legislation since at least 1990, with strong opposition cutting across party lines, especially among Democrats and Independents.
It is important to note that the bill does not completely eliminate tax on Social Security for seniors. Instead, it provides a temporary additional tax deduction of $6,000 per person age 65 and older from 2025 through 2028. However, some Social Security recipients under the age of 65 will still have to pay tax on their benefits, as they do not receive the new deduction.
In summary, the polling data reflects widespread skepticism and opposition towards Trump's domestic policy bill, contradicting the President's claims of its popularity. As more data becomes available, it will be interesting to see how public opinion evolves regarding this legislation.
The polling data shows that the bill is deeply unpopular among the American public, with numerous polls indicating a majority of Americans opposing it, such as the Quinnipiac University poll in late June where 55% opposed the bill compared to 29% in support. The bill's unpopularity among various demographics, including Republicans and Independents, solidifies its status as one of the least popular pieces of major legislation in at least the past three decades.
