Disheartening Public Sentiment: Recent Survey Indicates Growing Frustration Among Voters Regarding the Economy and Politics
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American Voters Express Dissatisfaction with Economy and Political System Under President Trump's Second Term
A new survey conducted by the Democratic firm Impact Research reveals that American voters, including women, are increasingly angry about their personal financial situations and the nation's politics.
The survey, commissioned by EMILYs List, found that more than three-fifths of voters believe the economy isn't doing well. Voters are prioritizing lowering prices and healthcare affordability, indicating ongoing financial concerns. Trump’s approval on economic handling is low, with 48% disapproving, and similar disapproval exists on Medicare and Social Security (48% each).
Voters are split on economic trust between Republicans and Democrats, showing uncertainty about the best economic direction. However, the survey indicates that voters, especially women, are fatigued with a sputtering economy and distrustful of the political system.
The survey also found that women are more likely to be struggling financially than men. Nearly 6 in 10 women described themselves as caregivers, work for which they are often paid little or nothing. Struggling financially, voters were three times more likely to say Washington was broken beyond repair than to say it was doing well.
There is significant distrust toward Trump and congressional Republicans on key social programs such as Medicare, Social Security, and healthcare. Trump’s job approval is at a low 37%, with independents notably driving this decline, suggesting broad skepticism that likely includes many women voters. Moreover, if a government shutdown were to occur, nearly half of Americans would blame Trump and Republicans, reflecting frustration with current governance.
The survey did not directly ask about the midterm elections. However, it highlights voter disdain for the status quo, with nearly 80% of Americans saying Washington needs big changes. Voters blame Republicans for the economy, with 70% saying the GOP is more responsible than Democrats.
The survey was conducted with 1,800 people and has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.3 percentage points.
[1] Source: Impact Research Survey, June 25-30, 2025 [2] Source: RealClearPolitics, August 2025 [3] Source: Gallup, August 2025 [4] Source: Pew Research Center, August 2025
- The survey's findings indicate that American voters, particularly women, are dissatisfied with both their personal financial situations and the nation's politics, and they are prioritizing policy-and-legislation focused on lowering prices and healthcare affordability.
- As the survey reveals, voters' trust in the political system is dwindling, with a significant proportion of Americans, especially women, expressing general-news frustration toward Trump and congressional Republicans' handling of key social programs like Medicare, Social Security, and healthcare.
