Drain the swamp? Yes, 61% of voters say

Published January 8, 2025 1:21pm ET



Promises from President-elect Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to make drastic cuts in spending and the costly federal bureaucracy are getting a big thumbs-up from voters.

With support from a majority of black voters, Hispanics, and independents, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shared with Secrets on Wednesday found that 61% approve of cutting the size of the federal government.

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