Majority of Americans Say Trump Isn't Focused on Key Problems
Summary
A recent poll shows that 60% of Americans believe President Donald Trump is not focused on the country's most important problems. This comes as the president downplayed a housing bill meant to address rising home costs, drawing criticism from lawmakers and raising questions about his priorities.Key Facts
- A poll by The Economist/YouGov found that 60% of Americans think President Trump hasn't focused on the nation's key issues.
- Only 29% of respondents believe the president has the right priorities; 11% were unsure.
- Top issues important to Americans include inflation/prices (30%), jobs and the economy (15%), and health care (9%).
- President Trump called a housing bill addressing rising home costs "a big yawn" and has not decided whether to sign it.
- White House spokesperson said the president is focused on lowering costs, safety, and improving the country, including making homeownership more affordable.
- 61% of those polled say the country is on the wrong track, while 28% say it is headed in the right direction.
- President Trump also stated he does not consider Americans’ personal financial situations when negotiating with Iran.
- The poll surveyed 1,606 U.S. adults from June 26 to June 29, 2026, with a margin of error of 3.2%.
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