Trump’s Supporters Reject His Anti-Weaponization Fund In New Poll: Nearly Half Of MAGA Oppose
A recent poll indicates that nearly half of MAGA supporters oppose President Trump's anti-weaponization fund. The fund, intended to compensate individuals who feel wronged by the government, has faced bipartisan criticism. Overall, 49% of respondents disapprove of the fund, reflecting a significant backlash among Republican voters.
- ▪A poll by the Economist/YouGov found that 52% of Republicans and 45% of MAGA supporters oppose the fund.
- ▪Only 24% of Republicans support the fund, with similar numbers among Democrats, where 56% oppose it.
- ▪The poll was conducted from May 22-26 and included 1,520 U.S. adults.
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BreakingBusinessTrump’s Supporters Reject His Anti-Weaponization Fund In New Poll: Nearly Half Of MAGA OpposeBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 03:26pm EDTToplineRepublican and Democrat voters agree in nearly equal numbers they oppose President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund in a new poll that marks a rare bipartisan consensus—as Republicans in Washington have also revolted against the so-called “slush fund.” President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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