A new national survey finds voters increasingly view fraud and misuse of taxpayer money as a major factor driving higher costs for families, as the Trump administration expands its anti-fraud campaign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The March survey, conducted by Deep Root Analytics for the State Financial Officers Foundation among 1,000 registered voters, found that 87 percent of voters are concerned about fraud or misuse of taxpayer money in government programs, including 50 percent who said they are very concerned and 37 percent who said they are somewhat concerned.
The poll also found that 83 percent of voters believe fraud or misuse of government funds contributes to higher taxes or costs for families either a great deal, 46 percent, or a fair amount, 37 percent. Just 14 percent said fraud does not contribute much or at all to higher costs.
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