As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, a poll suggests that more than a third of Republicans feel that former President Donald Trump should not be the central figure in the July 4th celebrations. The Daily Mail/JL Partners poll found that 61 percent of all voters believe Trump should not be the main focus of the festivities, with 37 percent of Republicans echoing this sentiment.

The findings highlight concerns that Trump's attempts to make himself the center of the national holiday, including events on the National Mall and at the White House, are proving unpopular. For the 250th-anniversary celebration, Trump is scheduled to headline a rally at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

Overall, the poll indicates a widespread sentiment against Trump dominating the holiday. Beyond Republicans, 81 percent of Democrats and 64 percent of independent voters agree that Trump should not be the star of the celebration. Conversely, 47 percent of Republicans and 15 percent of independents endorsed the idea of Trump taking the spotlight.

The survey also explored public perception of Trump's presidency in relation to the national holiday. Nearly a third of voters, 31 percent, believe Trump's presidency has made the 250th anniversary feel more divisive than celebratory. Seventeen percent of respondents felt the event felt more historic, while 24 percent reported no impact from Trump's presidency on their view of July 4th.

A portion of Republicans, 15 percent, agreed that the current administration is making the celebration divisive, compared to 46 percent of Democrats who hold this view. Among independent voters, 43 percent stated that Trump makes them feel less patriotic, and 52 percent of all voters agreed that Trump is undermining the country's patriotism. Republicans, however, largely credit the former president with increasing their feelings of patriotism, with 48 percent agreeing.

Separately, the poll noted that a number of artists and songwriters have withdrawn from America250 events, citing concerns that participation could be interpreted as an endorsement of the administration's policies. Critics suggest these high-profile withdrawals could detract from the celebration itself, shifting planning discussions to a referendum on the administration rather than the anniversary.

The poll was conducted between June 24 and June 26, surveying 1,059 registered voters online with a three percent margin of error.