Most Americans Skeptical of Large-Scale Federal Layoffs’ Economic Benefits

A recent survey by Rasmussen Reports found that 48% of American adults believe mass layoffs of federal employees would have a negative economic impact, while only 29% think it would be good for the economy. The poll, conducted from February 11-13, gathered responses from 1,326 adults and showed that nearly half of respondents doubt the benefits of large-scale federal workforce reductions.

Source: https://gvwire.com/2025/02/24/poll-most-americans-believe-mass-federal-layoffs-would-not-benefit-economy