Poll shows 62% of Americans oppose Trump's proposed domestic spending freeze

gazette.com February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 62% of Americans oppose President Trump's proposed freeze on domestic federal spending, while 56% support cuts to foreign aid. The freeze on domestic spending was blocked in court before it could take effect. Trump's administration had aimed to freeze domestic funding to track spending on diversity programs but abandoned the effort. Meanwhile, deep cuts to foreign aid are ongoing, affecting contractors financially. The poll also indicates mixed support for other Trump policies, such as reinstating military members discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, which 59% support. However, only 40% back his ban on transgender individuals in the military.


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