CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach
A CBS News poll reveals growing economic pessimism among Americans, with declining confidence in President Trump's economic policies and rising concerns over inflation and job security. Many respondents describe the economy as uncertain and express frustration over rising gas prices and geopolitical tensions in Iran. Expectations for the future are largely negative, with fears of recession, AI-driven job loss, and diminished opportunities compared to previous generations.
- ▪Three-quarters of Americans say incomes are not keeping up with inflation.
- ▪Two-thirds believe President Trump's policies are making the economy worse in the short term.
- ▪Most Americans feel uncertain about the economy and worry that AI will take jobs.
- ▪A growing number of people feel economic opportunities are worse than they were for their parents' generation.
- ▪Neither party is seen by a majority as helping with the cost of living, though Democrats hold a slight edge.
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Politics Stress, uncertainty as economy views decline; many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach, CBS News poll finds By Anthony Salvanto, Anthony Salvanto CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto, Ph.D., is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys. He oversees the CBS News Poll and all surveys across topics and heads the CBS News Decision Desk that estimates outcomes on election nights Read Full Bio Anthony Salvanto, Fred Backus, Jennifer De Pinto May 17, 2026 / 8:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Big numbers of Americans are concerned and stressed about finances, and feelings of being secure and content about them are down from this time last year. It's all part of increasingly bad views of the U.S.
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