Economic anxiety among Americans has surged to levels not seen in decades, with almost half of adults saying life has become less affordable under President Donald Trump's leadership, according to multiple recent polls and raw polling data. As households across the United States confront rising prices on essentials such as food, housing, and healthcare, public confidence in the US economy is weakening sharply.
The impact is being felt in heartbreaking ways. A detailed survey from The Century Foundation found that one-third of respondents have skipped meals in the past year to cope with rising costs, while nearly two-thirds have switched to cheaper groceries.
