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Poll Reveals Declining Belief in American Dream's Achievability

4/21/2026

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A YouGov poll shows 57% of Republicans and 28% of Democrats say the American Dream exists for everyone.
A poll of 1,821 adults shows 59% feel the American Dream is less achievable today.
Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll finds 38% believe they can never achieve their version of the Dream.
U.S. President Donald Trump shows declining approval, with eight in ten saying the country is on the wrong track.

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A YouGov poll shows 57% of Republicans and 28% of Democrats say the American Dream exists for everyone.
A poll of 1,821 adults shows 59% feel the American Dream is less achievable today.
Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll finds 38% believe they can never achieve their version of the Dream.
U.S. President Donald Trump shows declining approval, with eight in ten saying the country is on the wrong track.