Trump and Democrats Battle Over America’s Founding Principles

A new voter poll reveals a striking contradiction in America: overwhelming support for the nation’s founding principles—but growing pessimism about whether government is actually protecting them. According to new polling from Noble Predictive Insights, 86% of registered voters support core American ideals like freedom of speech, religious liberty, equal treatment under the law, and government by consent of the people. But nearly two-thirds believe those principles are not being practiced well in modern America. In this episode of The States powered by the Center Square, Greg Bishop speaks with The Center Square reporter Therese Boudreaux about what this means for taxpayers, voters, and the future of America. Key topics: • New polling on America’s founding principles • Why trust in government continues to decline • The economic impact of political dysfunction • Rising costs and taxpayer frustration • Trump vs Democrats on freedom and constitutional rights • How voters view government accountability As Americans celebrate Independence Day, this conversation highlights a growing concern: citizens still believe in America’s values—but many no longer trust Washington to uphold them. How does this impact taxpayers? When trust in institutions falls, concerns over government spending, inflation, taxation, and accountability grow. Americans are increasingly questioning whether government policies are protecting freedoms—or creating more financial strain. Subscribe for more stories focused on economics, public policy, government spending, and the issues impacting taxpayers across America. #America #IndependenceDay #Politics #Economy #Taxpayer #Trump #Polls #GovernmentSpending #America #IndependenceDay #Politics #Economy #Taxpayer #Trump #Government #Polls #Inflation #Freedom #Election2026 #Constitution