A New Poll Shows That Many Americans Are Still Unsure If They Are Better Off Financially Under Trump

A new survey of people around the country has started a debate about whether President Donald Trump’s leadership is really helping average Americans make financial success. The poll shows that some people think things are getting better, but a lot of people in the country think their economic condition hasn’t kept up with rising costs.

The results show that only 43% of Americans think they are better off financially now than they were four years ago. This number is a little decline from May’s 45%, but it’s still higher than the 37% that was recorded soon before Trump’s election in 2024. At the same time, around 5% of people who answered said they weren’t sure about their financial situation.

Worries About Inflation and Family Income

Inflation is one of the most important problems that the poll brought up. The firm has never reported a lower level than this since late last year, when only 27% of Americans claimed their incomes have kept up with inflation over the past year. This is bad news because inflation and the cost of living are still at the center of Trump’s economic strategy and campaign promises.

The survey also found that 56% of people think that Trump’s policies and words are directly to blame for the present inflation situation. This is the highest percentage since the question was originally posed more than a year ago. On the other hand, almost 34% said they think inflation is caused by things that are not beyond Trump’s control.

The different viewpoints demonstrate that voters are very divided on who is to blame for rising costs. Some people blame problems with the world’s supply and high energy costs, while others are sure that the president’s trade and tariff policies have made things worse.

Inflation Stays the Same, But There Are Signs of Trouble

The Consumer Price Index revealed that inflation stayed at 2.7% in July, according to official government figures from earlier this month. Economists, on the other hand, said that wholesale prices rose at their quickest rate in three years during the same time. Experts say that this rise could eventually affect consumers, causing prices to rise again for basic products and services.

A lot of this worry has to do with the president’s tariff plans. Businesses that have to pay more to bring in goods are likely to pass those costs on to customers, which might cause inflation to rise in the coming months. Some industries have changed, but many small businesses and merchants say they are having a hard time covering these extra costs without boosting prices.

Americans Can’t Agree on Their Finances

The study also showed how Americans feel about their own financial future. About 30% indicated their finances have been better, and almost the same number—31%—said they had gotten worse. Even though the employment market has been growing and the stock market has been doing well lately, this almost even split shows that people are still unsure about the overall economy.

Earlier this year, people were less optimistic about their household finances when Trump put fresh tariffs on dozens of countries in April. Confidence started to rise a little in May, as the White House put off a planned levy on Chinese imports. However, worries have come back as the August tariff deadline near.

What Will Happen Politically

These results are quite important as the electoral season heats up. Republicans have long run on the idea that Trump can make the economy better, but Democrats say that the advantages aren’t reaching most families. This poll shows how much personal finance issues can affect how people vote in the upcoming election cycle, especially with inflation, salaries, and tariffs being the main topics of conversation.

The survey’s results show that a lot of Americans still don’t believe that their daily finances are getting better, even though some think that things have gotten better under Trump. The question of whether Americans are really better off under Trump could become one of the most important themes of his presidency as disputes about the cost of living persist.