The most common demand among survey respondents was for greater public visibility into DOGE’s findings.
A new poll reveals that readers of The Epoch Times overwhelmingly support the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at increasing government efficiency, slashing deficits, and rooting out fraudulent and wasteful spending.
The survey, which garnered responses from nearly 53,000 readers, provides insight into public opinion regarding DOGE’s activities since its launch on Jan. 20, the day President Donald Trump signed an executive order repurposing the U.S. Digital Service to focus on reducing government waste and enhancing productivity.
DOGE has a planned lifespan of 18 months, with a goal of cutting $2 trillion in federal spending before its dissolution on Independence Day in 2026. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, appointed as a special government employee, leads the initiative. Musk has described the $2 trillion target as ambitious and suggested that even achieving half of the goal would represent a significant success in tackling government inefficiency.
The poll reflects strong support among Epoch Times readers for DOGE and its mission, with an overwhelming majority viewing it as an effective tool in reducing government waste as America grapples with record-high debt. However, some write-in responses echo concerns that have emerged in broader public discourse.
Critics have raised issues regarding DOGE’s access to sensitive information such as Americans’ tax records at the U.S. Treasury, its transparency, and the lack of congressional oversight. The most common demand among Epoch Times readers—per the write-in responses—was for greater public visibility into DOGE’s findings, with many calling for regular briefings and detailed reports on the wasteful spending it uncovers.
Strong Support for DOGE’s Mission
The survey results highlight broad approval of DOGE’s efforts.
A significant majority—93 percent—agreed that DOGE’s review of the Treasury Department’s payment system is necessary to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, while only 3 percent expressed disagreement. The remaining 4 percent were relatively ambivalent, with 1 percent somewhat disagreeing, 1 percent neutral, and 2 percent somewhat agreeing.
Similarly, 93 percent supported DOGE’s access to Medicare and Medicaid systems to identify inefficiencies, waste, and fraud. Just 3 percent disagreed, with the remaining responses in the neutral range.
By Tom Ozimek
