# Nearly two-thirds say the government spends too much

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## Reading

Nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) think the federal government spends too much, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.

Far fewer say spending is about right (17%) or too little (9%), and 12% are unsure.

## Topline

How do you feel about government spending at each of the following levels? Item: Federal government

Nearly two-thirds say the government spends too much.

- Spending too much: 62.6%
- Spending the right amount: 16.8%
- Unsure/no opinion: 11.9%
- Spending too little: 8.7%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-01-16 → 2025-01-27
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002, fielded January 16-27, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.

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