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Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change

Eight in 10 voters want substantial change or total upheaval in how the country is run. Most are pessimistic about the state of U.S. politics, and nearly half express pessimism about the future of democracy in America.

More Americans say Trump has prioritized his personal business interests than the country as a whole

When it comes to allegations that he has profited from the presidency, 41% believe President Trump has done something illegal and 18% think his actions have been unethical but not illegal. Another 18% feel he’s done nothing wrong.

Science and Technology

Most adults think AI is developing too fast

Eight in 10 think the U.S. government should prioritize protecting U.S. workers and keeping AI under human control.

Politics

Few voters see either the Republican Party or the Democratic Party as able to solve important problems or help people like them

Sixty-eight percent of voters think President Trump is too extreme. Just over half say the Republican party is too extreme while just under half say the same about the Democratic party.

Politics

Most blame President Trump for higher prices and are unhappy with how he is handling the economy

Seventy-one percent disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran while his approval on immigration remains steady at 39%.

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Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change

More Americans say Trump has prioritized his personal business interests than the country as a whole

Most adults think AI is developing too fast

Few voters see either the Republican Party or the Democratic Party as able to solve important problems or help people like them

Most blame President Trump for higher prices and are unhappy with how he is handling the economy