Recent polling indicates robust public support for a proposed DOGE Dividend check, which has garnered backing from Donald Trump and … [+]
According to a new poll, there is substantial public backing for a proposed DOGE Dividend check—a potential one-time payment for tax-paying households, sourced from cost savings via the Department of Government Efficiency.
Poll Reveals 7 Out of 10 Americans Favor A DOGE Dividend Check
Conducted by J.L. Partners on February 24-25 among 1,001 registered voters, the survey uncovered “overwhelming cross-party support,” with 67% of Americans in favor of the proposal, including 46% expressing strong support. Significantly, the poll revealed that “one in four Democrats and nearly half of independents indicated that receiving the dividend would increase their likelihood of voting for a Republican congressional candidate.”
Although the concept of a DOGE Dividend check is still in its early stages, the results of the J.L. Partners poll, which has a 3.4% margin of error, mark one of the first assessments of voter attitudes towards DOGE Dividend checks and may further bolster President Donald Trump’s support for the initiative.
Bipartisan Enthusiasm For A DOGE Dividend Check
Support for a DOGE Dividend check spans both parties. Scarlett Maguire, director of J.L. Partners, stated: “There is clear, cross-party enthusiasm for the DOGE Dividend, with even Democrats showing strong support for the concept. Americans believe it would encourage citizens to better report instances of government waste and fraud.”
Around 83% of the Republicans surveyed endorsed the plan, while 58% of Democrats agreed. A significant majority of independents (61% approval) shared this perspective, indicating wide appeal across the political landscape. Support was also reflected across all income brackets and among both white- and blue-collar workers.
When respondents were asked how receiving a DOGE Dividend check would affect them, the most common feelings expressed included “happy,” “relieved,” and “excited.” The notion that the federal government could fund direct payments by cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse resonates strongly with the public, with 56% stating that receiving the check would enhance their trust in government.
An additional poll from Napolitan News Service, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters, found that 59% support returning 20% of DOGE’s savings to the public. While Republicans handled overwhelming support, Democrats were more split in their opinions, which was noted in a statement obtained by Center Square, a conservative news site.
In many respects, the bipartisan backing for a government payment is not surprising. During the pandemic, despite divisions over numerous policies, the notion of sending additional stimulus checks enjoyed strong bipartisan support, with 82% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans favoring another round, according to a 2020 study by Franklin Templeton-Gallup on the Economics of Recovery.
DOGE Dividend Check Might Influence Republican Voter Turnout
Importantly, the poll revealed that 24% of Democrats and 29% of independents stated that receiving the check would make them more inclined to vote for a Republican congressional candidate in future elections. Furthermore, 20% of those who cast their votes for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election indicated that a DOGE Dividend check would increase their likelihood of supporting a Republican congressional candidate in 2026.
Immediately following the announcement of the DOGE Dividend check proposal, there was skepticism. “We don’t need it now,” said Dana from Westport, Mass., in an interview with Boston’s CBS affiliate, WBZ News. She added that Trump is “attempting to bribe people into liking him. For me, that’s not going to happen. During the pandemic, the money was needed. Now, what’s the purpose?” However, the results from the J.L. Partners poll suggest that such a “bribe” might be effective: One in three Democrats indicated they would have a more favorable view of Trump if they received the DOGE Dividend check.
James Fishback, the advisor who originated the DOGE Dividend check concept, proposed that the payments be distributed after DOGE concludes its operations in July 2026. If disbursements occur, the poll results imply that they could positively influence Trump’s approval ratings right before the midterm elections.
Concerns Regarding A DOGE Dividend Check Persist
Despite the public’s enthusiasm for a DOGE Dividend check, notable skepticism persists. Economists and policy analysts have raised questions about whether the expected savings from eliminating waste would sufficiently cover such a large payout. The Speaker of the House has also cast doubt on the feasibility of implementing a DOGE Dividend stimulus check, as reported by The Hill. “Politically, it may be beneficial for us, as it gives everyone a check,” Johnson noted. “But we must consider our core principles; fiscal responsibility is essential for us as conservatives. With a $36 trillion federal debt and a significant deficit, we need to focus on paying down our obligations.”
Moreover, the proposal’s framework of providing payments exclusively to taxpayers likely leaves out millions of low-income Americans who do not pay federal income taxes, raising issues of fairness and potential unintended consequences, such as discouraging workforce participation in the longer term.
Further Polling Required To Assess Support For DOGE Dividend Check
The J.L. Partners poll is the first to specifically measure public sentiment regarding a DOGE Dividend check. J.L. Partners has received a “high credibility” and “least bias” rating from MediaBiasFactCheck, a site commonly used to gauge political bias and the factual reliability of a source. While it has a 1.6 (out of 3) star rating on FiveThirtyEight, this is based only on a limited two-poll sample. Additional polling is necessary to corroborate (or challenge) the sentiments expressed in the J.L. Partners poll.
