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August 14, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs and ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Face More Opposition Than Support as His Job Rating Slips

By about 2 to 1, more say Trump is making the federal government work worse, rather than better

By about 2 to 1, more say Trump is making the federal government work worse, rather than better

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Trump’s Tariffs and ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Face More Opposition Than Support as His Job Rating Slips
Trump’s tariff policy and the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans
By about 2 to 1, more say Trump is making the federal government work worse, rather than better
Trump’s job approval rating slips, including among his 2024 voters
Trump is widely viewed as standing up for his beliefs, while far fewer say he’s honest or a good role model
Republicans narrowly disapprove of administration’s handling of Epstein information, and nearly 4 in 10 do not trust what is being shared