Fox News Poll: Voters see welfare fraud as common, still mostly favor protecting benefits over crackdowns
A recent Fox News poll reveals that a significant majority of voters perceive welfare fraud as prevalent, with 71% believing it is extremely or very common. Despite these concerns, most voters prioritize protecting benefits for eligible recipients over strict fraud prevention measures. The survey indicates a bipartisan consensus on the issue, with both parties acknowledging the existence of welfare fraud.
- ▪71% of registered voters believe fraud in government welfare programs is extremely or very common.
- ▪56% of voters prioritize ensuring benefits for eligible recipients, even if some fraud occurs.
- ▪Voters are equally split on who is more responsible for fraud: individuals misrepresenting eligibility or organizations misrepresenting costs.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:02 -0400 |
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Fox News Poll Fox News Poll: Voters see welfare fraud as common, still mostly favor protecting benefits over crackdowns Just 3 in 10 voters approve of the job Congressional Democrats and Republicans are doing By Victoria Balara Fox News Published May 21, 2026 6:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video For Ilhan Omar to say she didn’t know about fraud is the ‘biggest lie in American history’: Nick Shirley Independent journalist Nick Shirley discusses Rep.
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