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Poll Reveals Economic Discontent Ahead of 2026 Elections

12/22/2025

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A YouGov/CBS poll shows economic discontent ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with over 61% believing U.S. President Donald Trump misrepresents inflation.
Nearly half of voters expect Trump's policies to worsen their financial situation.
Health care costs rise, with 40% prioritizing it, amid dissatisfaction over Medicaid cuts and the end of pandemic-era subsidies.
Inflation and living costs remain pressing, and many voters doubt the government's ability to address them.

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A YouGov/CBS poll shows economic discontent ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with over 61% believing U.S. President Donald Trump misrepresents inflation.
Nearly half of voters expect Trump's policies to worsen their financial situation.
Health care costs rise, with 40% prioritizing it, amid dissatisfaction over Medicaid cuts and the end of pandemic-era subsidies.
Inflation and living costs remain pressing, and many voters doubt the government's ability to address them.