Economic Confidence Slips as New Survey Shows Americans Unhappy With Financial Direction
A new national survey shows growing discontent while President Donald Trump praises the U.S. economy. Despite White House optimism, fresh data reveals everyday Americans don’t experience the economy’s benefits.
The research finds most Americans think the economy hurts. Price spikes, cost-of-living challenges, and stagnant household budgets affect public sentiment. Few respondents expressed everyday economic satisfaction, reflecting an increasing gap between official statements and reality.
Negative public assessment of the country’s future has grown. Over half were pessimistic about the nation’s future. Near-term optimism dropped from last year. Voters worry about the economy.
National direction worries exist. Some think the US is correct, but most think it’s wrong. The data reflect moderate and independent voter dissatisfaction outside party lines.
Polls regularly address cost-of-living. Many Americans feel local prices are excessive despite falling household inflation. Many respondents believe the country is in a recession and that their monthly expenses exceed their income, leaving little room for savings or financial security.
These economic challenges may affect Trump’s economic management approval. Our poll shows his lowest office economic approval. The majority of Americans hate his economic policies. Independent voter support has dropped in recent months, showing political worries.
Democrats outperformed Republicans economically. As neither party performed well on economic issues, many Americans were dissatisfied with government leadership.
Poor presidential approval ratings persist. Nearly half of Americans dislike his performance. His party’s support has dropped slightly in recent surveys, showing economic concerns are hurting core members.
The national poll of 1,400 adults was conducted over several December days with a standard error. Recent secondary polling and analysis suggest Trump’s economic approval is falling.
Results suggest many Americans feel the economy doesn’t meet their needs. Official figures and political language may indicate strength, but many households’ actual experience may shift public perception and political discussions in the coming months.
Sources
NPR / PBS News / Marist Poll
Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
