No Donald….
Americans do NOT think things ARE Better….
They aren’t…..
As 2025 wraps up, it’s another in a string of years after the 2020 pandemic in which most Americans consistently voiced negative views about the economy amid ongoing concerns about costs — a topic that looks poised to dominate 2026, too.
That’s because in the eyes of many Americans today, the U.S. is an expensive place to live. Relatively few describe basics like food and housing today as easy to afford, while housing and health care, in particular, are described by more as “difficult” to afford than easy.
Against that backdrop, persuading the wider public that things are improved — as President Trump aimed to do this past week — sets up a challenge for him going into 2026.
Expectations aren’t that high for the impact of his policies to make them better off in 2026, and many don’t think that happened in 2025.
Fewer than one in five say Mr. Trump’s policies made them financially better in 2025. Outlook on that for 2026 is better by comparison, but still isn’t widespread.
And it still pales compared to 2025’s expectations. Just ahead of him being sworn in, more expected Mr. Trump’s policies to make them financially better off.
Either way, in the public mind, it is more Mr. Trump’s economy than Joe Biden’s….
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On balance, Americans mostly grade the economy as either a “C” or “D” or worse….
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The deportation program continues to divide the country, and it is also connected in the public mind to an impact on the economy and jobs…
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Most Americans would like to see the ACA tax credits extended, including more than four in 10 Republicans….
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