New CNN poll: 61% of Americans oppose Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ bill

Roughly 6 in 10 Americans say they oppose the GOP domestic policy bill that President Donald Trump recently signed into law, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. CNN political director David Chalian breaks down the numbers

Here’s the latest on public reaction to Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”:

📊 What the Polls Show

CNN/SSRS data show strong public disapproval, with net ratings (support minus oppose) around –19% to –29%, including CNN’s Harry Enten calling the numbers “terrible, terrible, terrible” TIME+14The Daily Beast+14YouTube+14.
A Quinnipiac poll (June 11) found 53% overall oppose the bill, rising to 57% among independents, with only 27% nationwide in support poll.qu.edu+1Wikipedia+1.

Why “61% Oppose” Might Be in the Mix

That figure sounds like a composite from other tracking polls averaging opposition across surveys—for instance:

Pew Research reported 49% oppose
Ipsos–Washington Post had 42% opposition
Fox News showed 59%
KFF (Kaiser) found a solid 64% in opposition Wikipedia.

A media roundup (e.g., CNN or AP) noting various polls together could easily produce a “61% oppose” summary.

⚠️ Bottom Line

There’s broad and consistent opposition, generally between 50% to mid‑60s.
Reports citing 61% are likely accurate broadly speaking—even if one specific CNN/SSRS poll didn’t show exactly 61%.

Why It Matters

Political backlash – Democrats are using this unpopularity to criticize Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms poll.qu.edu+1The Guardian+1 AP News+4TIME+4AP News+4.
Sprawling legislation – The bill combines major tax cuts with deep healthcare and social safety net reductions, creating a confusing public image and fueling disapproval The Daily Beast+2The Washington Post+2The Guardian+2.
Trump pushes back – He defends it, calling it highly popular, while even allies like Elon Musk have criticized it as an economic threat The Daily Beast.

🧾 Summary Table

Measure	Opposition (%)	Support (%)
Quinnipiac (June)	53	27
Fox News / KFF etc.	~59–64	~29–35
CNN/SSRS net approval (diff)	–19 ‑ –29	(implied <40%)

Bottom line: Roughly 6 in 10 Americans oppose the bill, making “61% oppose” a fair representation of overall public sentiment—even if individual polls vary.

Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of specific poll questions, demographic splits, or how this could play out in upcoming elections.

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