Fact Check: Is Trump's claim that 'big, beautiful bill' is 'single most popular bill ever signed' true?

Donald Trump boasted that his signature spending bill was the 'single most popular bill ever signed' during a Fourth of July event at the White House
UPDATED JUL 5, 2025
President Donald Trump holds up the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Act that was signed into law during an Independence Day military family picnic at the White House on July 4, 2025, in Washington, DC (Getty Images)
President Donald Trump holds up the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Act that was signed into law during an Independence Day military family picnic at the White House on July 4, 2025, in Washington, DC (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump's signature "big, beautiful bill" has made headlines in the past couple of months and drawn criticism from several Democrats and some Republicans as it moved through the Senate and House.



 

Now, before signing the bill into law on Friday, July 4, the 79-year-old MAGA leader claimed that it is the "single most popular bill ever signed." But is there any truth to the POTUS' statement? Let us find out below.

Claim: Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' is the 'single most popular bill ever signed'

On Friday, Donald Trump signed his signature "big, beautiful bill" into law, meeting a July 4 deadline that at times appeared out of reach.

He signed it as part of a highly staged White House Independence Day celebration that featured a bomber jet flyover and the annual fireworks on the National Mall.

The POTUS called the bill "the greatest victory yet" while addressing a crowd at the White House in a speech, where he said his administration has kept its promises.

He boasted that "it is the single most popular bill ever signed."

July 4, 2025, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald J Trump speaks to military personnel during a July 4 military family picnic celebration at the White House in Washington DC on Friday, July 4, 2025. 04 Jul 2025 Pictured: July 4, 2025, Washington, District Of Columbia, USA: United States President Donald J Trump speaks to military personnel as first lady Melania Trump listens during a July 4 military family picnic celebration at the White House in Washington DC on Friday, July 4, 2025. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com sales@mega.global
President Donald Trump, joined by first lady Melania Trump, delivers remarks during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025, in Washington, DC (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images)

During his speech, he also praised the Iran mission and "unmatched" military, which he talked about rebuilding and modernizing.

Fact Check: Several polls show the spending bill is deeply unpopular

The claims made by Donald Trump are false, as the "Big, Beautiful Bill" is wildly unpopular, as shown by several polls.

According to a Fox News poll from mid-June, 59 percent of registered voters said they opposed the bill and 38 percent said they favored it, while another 3 percent said they didn’t know.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: President Donald Trump bangs a gavel after signing the
President Donald Trump bangs a gavel after signing the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Act into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025, in Washington, DC (Alex Brandon - Pool/Getty Images)

Similarly, in a Quinnipiac University poll from late June, 55 percent of registered voters said they opposed the bill and 29 percent said they supported it, whereas another 16 percent did not weigh in.

Moreover, in a Pew Research Center poll in early June, 49 percent of adults said they were opposed and 29 percent said they were in favor, while 21 percent were unsure.

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten said on June 30, "You just never see numbers this poor. I have been trying to look through the history books to find if there was another piece of legislation that was on the verge of passing that was as unpopular as this one, and… I cannot find one."



 

Furthermore, CNN senior reporter Aaron Blake reported on June 20 that the polling numbers made the bill "more unpopular than any piece of major legislation passed since at least 1990, according to data crunched by George Washington University political science professor Chris Warshaw."

Key items in Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

During his first term as the POTUS, Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which reduced taxes for corporations and for individuals across several income brackets.

The president had touted the law as one that would stimulate economic growth, but experts argued that it has benefited wealthy Americans the most.

As key provisions of that law are set to expire in December 2025, the "big, beautiful bill" aims to make those tax cuts permanent.

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a rally to kick off the July Fourth holiday weekend at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 03, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. The president used the opportunity to tout his just-passed
President Donald Trump arrives for a rally to kick off the Fourth of July holiday weekend at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 3, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Moreover, it also increases standard deductions by $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for married couples until 2028.

Furthermore, Republicans have added additional restrictions to Medicaid, the healthcare programme relied upon by millions of disabled and low-income Americans, to help finance tax cuts elsewhere.

One of the changes is a new work requirement for childless adults without disabilities.

Another change to Medicaid is shifting reenrollment from once a year to every six months, and adding income and residency verifications.

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