Do you think the federal budget deficit will increase or decrease under the Trump administration's proposed budget?

Conducted

July 2, 2025

9197 US adults surveyed

Conducted July 2, 2025

YouGov surveyed 9197 US adults

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Gender

Politics

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Deficit will increase

50%

Deficit will remain about the same

12%

Deficit will decrease

16%

Not sure

22%

Do you think the federal budget deficit will increase or decrease under the Trump administration's proposed budget?

Conducted July 2, 2025

YouGov surveyed 9197 US adults

Deficit will increase

50%

Deficit will remain about the same

12%

Deficit will decrease

16%

Not sure

22%

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