Taxing the Wealthy

Fox News Poll, Sep. 12, 2025

The government should increase taxes on the wealthiest individuals to strengthen the country's social and safety net programs
Democrats89%
Republicans56%
Independents78%
Source: Fox News Poll, Sep. 12, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Details
QuestionDo you think the government should increase taxes on the wealthiest individuals to strengthen the country's social and safety net programs?
ResponseYes
Poll Main PageCapitalism remains more popular than socialism, yet majorities support taxing the wealthy
Interview PeriodSep. 6, 2025 to Sep. 9, 2025
Sample Size1,004
Note
When this poll was conducted in September 2025, the concept of taxing the wealthy was in the news as part of the the rise of Democratic Socialist candidate for New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mandani.
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