The federal government should increase Social Security spending
Democrats78%
Republicans67%
Ind64%
Source: YouGov, Oct. 27, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Social Security
YouGov, Oct. 27, 2025
Details
| Question | Do you think the federal government should increase or decrease what it spends on Social Security? |
| Response | Increase slightly or a lot |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov, October 24 - 27, 2025 |
| Interview Period | Oct. 24, 2025 to Oct. 27, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,623 |
| Policy Context | Social Security is a federal program that provides monthly payments to retired workers, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers, funded through payroll taxes paid during their working years. When this poll was conducted in late October 2025, there was no major legislation likely to pass on the topic, but Social Security recipients are due to get a 2.8% cost of living increase in 2026. |
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Federal funding for Social Security should not be cut KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation), May 1, 2025 | 94% | 73% | 85% |