Government and International Affairs

The public expects the new tax and spending law will do more to benefit the wealthy while harming the middle class and lower-income people

People across the political spectrum think the government is spending too much.

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People are more likely to say Trump’s policies have hurt them than helped them

Most consider the president to be at least somewhat effective when it comes to getting things done, but a majority don’t think he understands the problems they face.

Religion

The public holds nuanced views on the role of religion in public schools

Fifty-eight percent of the public think it is okay for religious chaplains to provide support services in public schools. Around 4 in 10 feel teachers should be allowed to lead a class in prayer. Thirty-two percent think religion has too much influence on what children are taught in public schools and 38% think it has too little influence.

Environment, Energy, and Resilience

Declines in public support for green and renewable energy

The public is not very confident in the federal government’s ability to deal with environmental and climate related issues.

Economics

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.