The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently faced backlash due to a mathematical error in their reported budget cuts. During a House Oversight subcommittee hearing, Rep. Melanie Stansbury showcased a Quinnipiac poll claiming that most Americans disapprove of DOGE and its overseer, Elon Musk. However, the reported percentages tallied to 110%, leading to immediate criticism from Rep. Brian Jack, who highlighted the error. Stansbury defended the data but was challenged by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, contributing to a tense exchange that underscored the importance of accurate data in political discussions.
The error came in the disapprove category as 57 percent of respondents gave a thumbs-down to the work of Musk and DOGE, not 67 percent as Stansbury's placard indicated.
The poll behind you, behind our ranking member, it adds up to 110 percent, Jack said. Just wanted to clarify, is it meant to add up to 110 percent or is that an error?
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