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80% of Young Adults Rate Economy Terrible, Blame Trump, Greed

5/31/2026

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A Generation Lab survey of 1,000 18-34-year-olds found 80% rate the economy “bad” or “terrible”.
Nia West-Bey said young people face income pressures, citing 21-year-old Shaniya Taylor’s claim that a recent hike made bills unaffordable.
41% of respondents blamed U.S. President Donald Trump and 31% blamed corporate greed for the economy.
Lindsay Owens warned that earnings gaps could persist for youth.

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A Generation Lab survey of 1,000 18-34-year-olds found 80% rate the economy “bad” or “terrible”.
Nia West-Bey said young people face income pressures, citing 21-year-old Shaniya Taylor’s claim that a recent hike made bills unaffordable.
41% of respondents blamed U.S. President Donald Trump and 31% blamed corporate greed for the economy.
Lindsay Owens warned that earnings gaps could persist for youth.