Poll Finds US Voters Skeptical of Government Equity in Private Companies

A new poll highlights ongoing public skepticism toward the federal government holding equity stakes in American companies. This sentiment comes in the wake of 30 government investment deals since 2025, totaling approximately $26.7 billion, as reported by the Council on Foreign Relations. The poll indicates that roughly half of surveyed US voters are not in favor of such government actions, reflecting broader caution about expanding federal influence in the private sector. The long-term outcomes of this approach, for both public trust and economic impact, are yet to be fully understood.