Recent polling indicates that a large portion of Americans feel their incomes are not keeping pace with inflation. President Trump’s focus on this issue is perceived as lacking, with both major political parties under scrutiny for their handling of the cost of living. A majority believes Republican policies exacerbate the problem rather than alleviate it, partially due to Trump’s low ratings regarding inflation. Those who criticize GOP policies often feel financially disadvantaged by the president’s policies.
Democrats slightly outperform Republicans in perceptions of economic support but still garner a net-negative assessment. On broader economic policy, opinions are balanced, although Trump and Republicans have a marginal lead over Democrats on immigration policy. However, approval for the administration’s deportation program has decreased over the term, affecting these views. Positive ratings for Trump’s immigration approach are concentrated within the GOP base.
Democrats face challenges due to perceptions of prioritizing recent immigrants’ interests over those of longer-term citizens. Views on U.S. election and voting procedures have remained stable since President Trump’s primetime address. There is bipartisan support for requiring a photo ID for voting, with a preference for states to oversee elections rather than the Trump administration.
A larger number of voters favor Democratic control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, a common trend for the party out of the White House. As fall approaches, the preference will become clearer in terms of specific votes in competitive contests.
This CBS News/YouGov survey sampled 2,193 U.S. adults, representative of the national adult population by gender, age, race, and education. The polling took place between July 22-24, 2026, with a margin of error of ±2.7 points.
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