CNN data reporter ‘shocked’ to see that American majority supports DOGE

Harry Enten of CNN described the polling results as “shocking.” A CBS/YouGov poll showed that 54% believe that DOGE should have some influence on government spending and operations. Enten also described how most Americans support DOGE’s efforts to reduce government spending. They also support President Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the number of bureaucrats working in government agencies.

From Fox News:

Not only did the poll show majority support for Musk and DOGE’s influence on government spending, it also showed that a majority approved of President Donald Trump trying to cut staff at government agencies.

CNN anchor Kate Bolduan followed up by asking Enten, “What do they [Americans] believe they’re [DOGE] actually cutting?”

A Washington Post/IPSOS poll of registered voters showed that 42% believe that DOGE is cutting “wasteful” spending, while only 36% believe that the department is cutting “necessary programs.”

Enten pointed out that despite Democrats’ efforts to portray DOGE as cutting necessary federal programs, the public is not buying it.

“Democrats want to argue that the type of spending that Musk is cutting is mainly necessary programs, but that comes in at just 36%. The wasteful spending actually wins the plurality here, at 42%,” Enten said.

The CNN data reporter claimed the public’s belief that Musk and DOGE are cutting wasteful government spending, and not necessary programs, is the reason why the majority of Americans want them to have influence over cutting government spending.

Additional Reading:

Tamasco, M. (2025, March 6). CNN stunned by ‘shocking’ poll numbers showing public support for DOGE spending cuts. Fox News. Link.

Category: DOGE, Donald Trump, Government Incompetence