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Americans Hate the Big Beautiful Bill So Much It's Making History

Americans Hate the Big Beautiful Bill So Much It's Making History

The unpopularity of Trump's legacy legislation is making history. Even as Republicans spin and lie about their 'Big Beautiful Bill,' the American public hates it. With a passion.

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“The more they learn about this bill, they hate it just as much,” CNN’s data analyst Harry Enten said. “I've been going through the historical books and trying to find a piece of legislation that looks more likely than not to pass, and seeing if there is one as unpopular as the big, beautiful bill. And the bottom line is, Omar, I can't find one. This one is in the history books, and for all of the wrong reasons, as far as the American public is concerned.”

Trump’s bill has a net favorable rating ranging from -19 to -29 points. This indicates widespread disapproval. Quinnipiac University polls show a consistent -26 points since early June. The bill is seen by the American public as harmful to American families, with only 23% believing it helps compared to 49% who think it hurts.

This is Trump’s legacy:

Harry Enten: “Yeah, if we're talking about adjectives, how about they think it's awful. They think it's horrible. And to quote our colleagu…

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