Shock Poll Delivers a Midterm Warning — 55% Americans Say Trump’s Economy Is Failing Them
- A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that 55% of Americans feel the economy is not working for them personally, the worst reading recorded in the survey, with 40% of voters saying they are 'very' dissatisfied.
- Economic struggles stem largely from the war in Iran, which has driven up gas prices and complicated supply chains; more than 80% of Americans report that rising fuel costs are putting a strain on household budgets.
- Surging costs have extended to the auto market, where the average loan balance reached $33,519 by late 2025, and household auto loan payments now consume nearly 20% of monthly income.
- Democrats lead Republicans by 10 points on the congressional ballot test ahead of the midterms, with 61% of Democratic voters reporting they are 'very enthusiastic' compared with 53% of Republicans.
- With midterms six months away, analysts view the election as a potential referendum on the administration, while tightening household budgets are already shifting consumer spending patterns and may pressure discretionary sectors into late 2026.
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Shock Poll Delivers a Midterm Warning — 55% Americans Say Trump’s Economy Is Failing Them
The post Shock Poll Delivers a Midterm Warning — 55% Americans Say Trump’s Economy Is Failing Them appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. The stock market may be hovering near record highs, but Main Street is sending a very different message. Investors watching the S&P 500 might think consumers are holding up fine. Yet a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll suggests households are feeling squeezed in ways not seen since the early 2000s — and even worse than …
Trump Overwhelmingly Blamed for High Gas Prices
“With gas prices continuing to surge, more than 8 in 10 Americans said pain at the pump is putting a strain on their household budgets — and a strong majority blames President Trump,” according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. “The poll also found that Trump is more unpopular than he ever has been, and he faces major declines with key groups since being sworn in for a second term.” “Six months from when votes will be counted this November…
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