Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
Summary
A new poll shows that 95% of Americans think the U.S. is facing a big problem with the rising cost of everyday things like groceries and gas. Many people across political parties say their financial situation is worse, and fewer believe the economy is improving despite good job numbers and strong stock markets.Key Facts
- 95% of Americans say the U.S. has an affordability crisis.
- Around half of Democrats, Republicans, and independents struggle to afford groceries and gas.
- 57% of Americans think the economy is getting worse, up from 46% in February.
- Only 16% now believe the economy is getting better, down from 28% in February.
- Republicans' economic optimism has dropped sharply since February, with only 27% saying the economy is improving now.
- Rural Americans, a key Republican group, are especially pessimistic, with 64% saying the economy is getting worse.
- Two-thirds of Americans have little faith that the federal government will fix the cost-of-living crisis.
- President Trump dismissed a bipartisan housing bill as “minor importance” amidst the crisis.
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