Summary
A new poll shows that many Americans believe a recent tax and spending law will mostly benefit wealthy people, despite Republican claims that it helps all Americans. Most people think it will not greatly help low-income or middle-class groups, and some fear it could lead to cuts in support programs.
Key Facts
- A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center found that about two-thirds of U.S. adults think the new tax law will benefit the rich.
- About 6 in 10 people believe it will hurt rather than help low-income individuals.
- Around half of the survey respondents feel the law will harm middle-class people.
- Republicans are promoting the law as a tax cut for everyone, mentioning new deductions for tips and overtime.
- Democrats argue that the law mainly benefits the wealthy, pointing to cuts in Medicaid and food assistance.
- President Trump's approval rating on government spending has dropped, with many Americans feeling the government spends too much.
- Two-thirds of Americans have heard a lot or some information about the new law, and those informed tend to see it as favoring the wealthy.
- Half of Republicans think the law primarily helps wealthy individuals, while around 4 in 10 expect it to benefit low-income people.
