Democrats are predicting a significant voter uprising in 2026, confident that the deeply “unpopular” provisions of Donald Trump’s newly passed budget bill will lead voters to “send them packing and deliver Democrats the House majority.” The party is already strategizing to capitalize on public disapproval.

The House Majority PAC, a Democratic funding group, has explicitly stated this electoral goal, condemning the bill as a “toxic agenda” that “jacks up costs, gut healthcare and reward the elite with tax breaks.” They believe this will resonate with a broad base of voters.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democratic leaders are tirelessly highlighting the bill’s perceived cruelty and its disproportionate benefits for the wealthy. They are confident that by exposing these aspects, they can galvanize widespread opposition.

The Democrats’ focus on the bill’s “unpopularity” underscores their belief that public sentiment is on their side and that the legislation will prove to be a significant electoral liability for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.