Washington, DC – In just the past week, poll after poll has shown that the more the public learns about Republicans’ Billionaire Tax Scam, the less they like it. While it’s unsurprising that the American people oppose increasing costs on working families and kicking millions off their health insurance to fund handouts for billionaires, these polls are a clear reminder of the consequences Republicans will face if they continue advancing this unpopular, extreme legislation.
Notably, since these polls were released, Elon Musk blasted the bill as a “disgusting abomination” to his 220 million followers and prompted an avalanche of media coverage that will ensure even more people learn about Republicans’ Billionaire Tax Scam.
Here’s just a few examples of polls showing just how unpopular this bill is when people know what’s in it:
Hart Research Early June Poll:
- Before hearing any messaging, the Republican budget bill starts with only 38% support.
- As voters hear more about the bill, opposition jumps by 15%, from 46% to 61% – including 65% opposition from swing voters.
- 60% of voters believe that Republicans’ budget bill will help the wealthy.
- 75% of voters believe that Trump is trying to help the wealthy with his tariff policy.
- A majority of battleground voters (52%) oppose Republicans’ budget bill, including independents, who oppose it by a 17-point margin.
- After learning more, 56% of battleground voters oppose the GOP budget bill—more than twice as many strongly oppose it (51%) as strongly support it (22%).
- Half of Americans in battleground states outright assume Republicans’ budget plan will “include things that would be bad for people like me and my family”
Blue Rose Research Early June Poll:
- Only 25% of voters believe the GOP tax budget will help their family.
- 51% of swing voters believe Congress should prioritize lowering the cost of living and strengthen programs like Medicaid.
Data for Progress Late May Poll:
- Less than 25% of voters support cutting funding for any major assistance program, including SNAP, Medicaid, Meals on Wheels, and school lunches.
- Only 10% of votes support cuts to Medicaid.
- 59% of voters believe Republicans are likely to cut Medicaid.
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