# Poll shows most US voters ‘worse off under Trump’

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- CGTN, 2026-08-17 01:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-17/Poll-shows-most-US-voters-worse-off-under-Trump--1PFMYoF2ERa/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A Financial Times poll found that more than 53% of registered US voters believe their finances have worsened since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. Discontent over the economy and living costs is growing, while Democrats hold an advantage on jobs and economic management. Experts said the negative mood could hurt Republicans in the midterm elections.

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