The U.S. government is spending too much
Democrats59%
Republicans64%
Independents65%
Source: Associated Press-NORC, Jul. 18, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Spending General
Associated Press-NORC, Jul. 18, 2025
Details
| Question | Overall, do you think the U.S. government is spending too much, too little, or the right amount? |
| Response | Too much |
| Poll Main Page | The public expects the new tax and spending law will do more to benefit the wealthy while harming the middle class and lower-income people |
| Interview Period | Jul. 10, 2025 to Jul. 14, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,437 |
| Note | This poll result is inconsistent with other poll results from the time that are against cuts to the largest sources of government spending, Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid. |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in July 2025, President Trump’s tax and spending bill had just passed. It included spending cuts but also extended tax cuts in a way that would cost more than the spending cuts saved. |