President Donald Trump is pushing for Congress to pass a bill extending his 2017 tax cuts, despite the legislation being highly unpopular among Americans. Polling data reveals that the bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” faces significant opposition, with an average of 55% of surveyed Americans opposing it and only 31% supporting it. The legislation is considered more unpopular than any major legislation passed since at least 1990.

Republican-leaning voters not aligned with the MAGA movement, independents, and registered voters show strong opposition to the bill. Additionally, Americans view the legislation as favoring the wealthy and anticipate negative impacts on lower-income individuals. Concerns about the bill adding nearly $3 trillion to the national debt also contribute to its unpopularity.

Despite the early stage of the legislative process and ongoing details being worked out, the bill faces significant challenges in gaining public support. While there is a possibility that public opinion may shift after further promotion and passage by Republicans, the bill’s association with a controversial health care overhaul remains a major political obstacle. The decision for Republicans to proceed with passing this legislation poses a substantial political risk given its current unpopularity.