Roughly 6 in 10 Americans oppose Trump’s megabill, CNN poll finds

Roughly 6 in 10 Americans oppose Trump’s megabill, CNN poll finds

The CNN‑SSRS poll published on July 16, 2025 indicates that about 6 in 10 Americans—approximately 60%—oppose President Trump’s newly enacted domestic policy “mega‑bill” . These findings reflect widespread dissatisfaction.

Broader public sentiment

According to CNN data analyst Harry Enten, this “one big beautiful bill” has garnered some of the most negative public reactions for any piece of modern U.S. legislation. Metrics from major surveys—including Washington Post, Pew, Fox News, Quinnipiac, and KFF—show net unfavorable ratings ranging from –19% to –29%, with Quinnipiac pegging disapproval at –26% since early June .

Why it’s so unpopular

Scale of cuts: The legislation includes significant reductions to Medicaid and other social programs, while extending tax breaks—seen as benefiting higher-income groups.

Deficit concerns: The Congressional Budget Office estimated it would add $2.4–$2.8 trillion to the federal deficit by 2034 .

Energy and healthcare impact: Analysts say it rolls back clean energy incentives and could leave millions uninsured .

Bottom line

A clear majority of Americans oppose Trump’s megabill.

The public response ranks it among the most negatively viewed federal legislation in recent memory.

Key factors: cutbacks to social programs, increased deficits, and environmental rollback.

If you’re interested, I can break down how opposition varies by political party, age, or issue—just let me know!