Opinion Today
December 5, 2025
A growing share of Americans say their household income is falling behind their expenses Jamie Ballard, YouGov New YouGov polling finds that Americans are more likely now than they were in March 2025 to describe the global economy as poor. People are also more likely now than they were in March to say their household expenses are outpacing their income, and most say they’re being personally affected by inflation.
Politico Poll: Trump’s own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis Erin Doherty, Politico New polling shows many Americans have begun to blame President Donald Trump for the high costs they’re feeling across virtually every part of their lives — and it’s shifting politics.


