A new poll reports that a majority of voters say they are worse off under President Donald Trump. The results indicate that Americans’ assessments of their personal financial situation are generally negative during the past year and a half.
The poll also finds that reported economic hardship is not limited to any single party. It says that about one in five Republicans report their finances are worse, suggesting that some voters in Trump’s political base also describe declining personal circumstances. Different outlets frame the findings around overall voter sentiment and the level of financial dissatisfaction among Republicans.
Across coverage, the emphasis varies on which groups are most affected and how strongly the results reflect voters’ lived experience. However, all accounts center on the same core message: many respondents believe their personal situation has deteriorated under Trump’s presidency, with a notable minority within his own party also reporting worsening finances.
