An FT-published Focaldata national poll finds more than 53% of registered US voters say their finances have worsened since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. Nearly 57% of independents and about 25% of self-identified Republicans also report deterioration. With under three months to the November midterms, respondents were more likely to view Democrats than Republicans as better able to handle inflation and cost-of-living issues; Democrats also hold a slight edge on jobs an

An FT-published Focaldata national poll finds more than 53% of registered US voters say their finances have worsened since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. Nearly 57% of independents and about 25% of self-identified Republicans also report deterioration. With under three months to the November midterms, respondents were more likely to view Democrats than Republicans as better able to handle inflation and cost-of-living issues; Democrats also hold a slight edge on jobs and the economy.