The president’s approval rating has taken a hit since Congress passed his tax and spending bill.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has declined after Congress passed his «One Big Beautiful Bill.»
According to a new Morning Consult poll, Trump’s approval rating has fallen by 2 percentage points in the last week. This decline comes after Congress approved his budget plans.Why It Matters
The narrow passage, 218-214, on Thursday of Trump’s massive tax and spending package—nicknamed the «One Big Beautiful Bill»—in the House of Representatives, after months of infighting, highlights the legislation’s divisiveness within the electorate at large. Though the decline in approval rating is within the margin of error, it could signal some dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies.What To Know
The poll of 2,203 registered voters, conducted between July 3 and July 6 showed that 45 percent of people approve of Trump while 52 percent disapprove. It has a margin of error of +/- 2 percentage points.
