67% of Voters Support Ending ‘Corporate Welfare’

A strong majority of Americans—across party lines—say it’s time to cut government subsidies for big business. According to a new national Rasmussen Reports survey sponsored by the Woodford Foundation, 67% of likely voters believe government should stop giving financial handouts to corporations, signaling widespread frustration with what many see as wasteful “corporate welfare.”

Widespread Agreement Across Parties

The survey found near-universal agreement on the issue: 68% of Democrats, 61% of Republicans, and 73% of independent voters all favor ending corporate welfare programs. Support for reform has climbed since early 2024, when 64% held the same view—suggesting that public appetite for accountability and fiscal restraint is growing stronger.

Cutting Taxes and Spending

In addition to ending corporate subsidies, a majority (64%) of voters also say they would support cutting federal taxes and government spending by at least half. That number represents a notable increase from 57% earlier this year. Roughly 71% of Republicans, 50% of Democrats, and 74% of independents back the proposal, underscoring a rare bipartisan call for fiscal reform.

Shifting Views on Other National Issues

The Rasmussen/Woodford survey also found:

• 54% of voters believe people should control their own retirement savings, supporting the privatization of Social Security.
• 58% support maintaining defense spending at 4% of GDP.
• Only 30% now favor repealing Obamacare—a sharp decline since 2024.
• 27% agree that global warming is not a threat, down from 38% last year.

The results paint a picture of a nation increasingly skeptical of government overreach, united in the belief that Washington should do less—especially when it comes to funding big business.