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Gen Z Faces Financial Struggles, Distrusts Political Leaders

12/8/2025

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A Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics poll finds over 40% of Gen Z aged 18–29 report financial struggles.
About a quarter of Gen Z respondents fear they will be worse off than their parents.
The survey shows significant distrust in the White House, Congress, and both major parties among Gen Z, highlighting challenges for young adults in the United States.
Nearly 40% of Gen Z respondents find political violence acceptable in certain situations.

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Story summary

A Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics poll finds over 40% of Gen Z aged 18–29 report financial struggles.
About a quarter of Gen Z respondents fear they will be worse off than their parents.
The survey shows significant distrust in the White House, Congress, and both major parties among Gen Z, highlighting challenges for young adults in the United States.
Nearly 40% of Gen Z respondents find political violence acceptable in certain situations.