AP-NORC Poll: Public Opinion on Trump’s Costly Military Parade
AP-NORC Poll: Public Opinion on Trump’s Costly Military Parade
A new AP-NORC poll reveals significant public disapproval of President Trump’s upcoming military parade. 60% of respondents deemed the parade’s estimated $25-45 million cost an inefficient use of government funds, compared to 38% who approved of the expenditure.
Partisan divides were stark: 80% of Democrats, 72% of Independents, and only 35% of Republicans opposed the parade’s funding. Despite the cost concerns, 40% of respondents expressed overall approval of the event, while 29% disapproved and 31% were undecided.
The poll also highlighted Trump’s low overall approval rating (39%), with disapproval at 60%. His approval ratings on key issues like immigration (46%), the economy (38%), trade, and climate change were similarly low. The survey of 1,158 U.S. adults (June 5-9) has a ±4% margin of error.
The parade, coinciding with Trump’s birthday and the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, has drawn criticism for its cost and perceived blurring of lines between civilian leadership and military spectacle. Trump’s prior attempts to stage such an event and his recent threats against protestors further fuel the controversy.
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