Politics - AP-NORC

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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Many hold unfavorable impressions of Musk and Tesla

Fifty-seven percent have an unfavorable impression of Elon Musk, and about half have a negative view of Tesla.

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Most say the upcoming military parade is not a good use of government funds

Forty percent approve of the military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and 60% say it is not a good use of government funds. Similar shares, about 3 in 10, feel the U.S. government spends too much or too little on the military overall.

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Little optimism about politics in the U.S., especially among Democrats

Fifty-nine percent are pessimistic about the state of politics in the United States and many are doubtful about the future of the political parties and how political leaders are selected.