The federal government should increase spending on veterans
Democrats78%
Republicans78%
Independents68%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 10, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Veterans Spending
The Economist/YouGov, Feb. 10, 2026
Details
| Question | Do you think the federal government should increase or decrease what it spends on...? |
| Item | Veterans |
| Response | Increase slightly or a lot |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, February 6-9, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Feb. 6, 2026 to Feb. 9, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,730 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in early February 2026, there had not been major news about veterans funding. Unlike many other parts of the government, the Veterans Administration’s funding for the the 2026 fiscal year was confirmed in November 2025. The amount was a 12% increase over fiscal year 2025. |
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The federal government should increase spending on veterans The Economist/YouGov, Nov. 24, 2025 | 77% | 81% | 65% | |
The federal government should increase Veterans spending YouGov, Oct. 27, 2025 | 74% | 76% | 67% |