Few want spending reductions on federal benefit programs
The public is generally supportive of increasing or upholding existing domestic spending by the federal government, but want less funding allocated to foreign aid.
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Most Catholic Americans disagree with hardline positions of church leadership
Just a third of Catholics report the church has had an influence on their political views. Most Catholics support abortion rights and feel that Catholic politicians who do so should be allowed to receive Communion.
Most say gender is determined at birth
More people approve of Trump’s handling of transgender issues than his job performance overall. People are more likely to oppose than support public health insurance programs like Medicare or Medicaid covering gender-affirming medical treatments.
