Politics - AP-NORC

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.

Younger Generations

Many teens want a good standard of living but feel it is becoming harder to achieve

Teens and adults share similar life goals, but teens are more likely to see those milestones as increasingly difficult to attain.

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.