US: Concerns Over Economy And Inflation "Surge" - Gallup

A new survey from Gallup has found that US voters' worries about the US economy, healthcare, and social security have “surged” since 2024.

• Gallup notes: “Economic issues continue to dominate Americans’ national concerns, with majorities expressing “a great deal” of personal worry about the economy, healthcare availability and affordability, inflation and the federal budget deficit. Along with the economy and healthcare, public concern about Social Security and the environment is up significantly, with Social Security registering a 15-year high.”
• The Gallup report is the latest in a string of surveys to suggest that Trump's governing priorities may be out of alignment with the broader electorate. A PBS survey released this week found: "Trade negotiations with other countries is the issue on which [Trump is] rated especially negatively, with about 6 in 10 U.S. adults saying they disapprove of his job performance. It’s a relative low point, even among Republicans."

Figure 1: Worries about key issues, % A great deal 2024-2025

Source: Gallup