70% of Americans Think Economy Is Worsening

Friday, April 24, 2026

Seven in 10 Americans feel like the economy is getting worse, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday, tied for the most negative reading in the survey's history. The poll, conducted April 17-20 among voters, arrives at a moment of deep economic pessimism. Inflation and high prices ranked as the top concern for 26% of voters, followed by the economy and jobs at 17%.

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... Seven in 10 Americans feel like the economy is getting worse, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday, tied for the most negative reading in the survey's history.

The poll, conducted April 17-20 among voters, arrives at a moment of deep economic pessimism. Inflation and high prices ranked as the top concern for 26% of voters, followed by the economy and jobs at 17%.

Nearly three-quarters (73%) rated the economy negatively, a figure that has barely budged over the past two years.
Majorities also described prices for groceries (62%), gas (60%), health care (55%) and housing (52%) as major problems for their families.

Voters see clear advantages for each major party depending on the issue, offering a mixed outlook for Republicans and Democrats as they gear up for midterm elections in November. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-24 04:37 PM | Reply

Another view ...

Trump Hit by Humiliating Result in Damning Fox News Poll
www.thedailybeast.com

... The latest Fox News poll, conducted between April 17-20 among 1,001 registered voters, shows that for the first time since 2010, Americans say Democrats -- not Republicans -- would do a better job handling the economy, 52 percent to 48 percent, marking a major shift on one of Trump's core political strengths. ...

Beyond policy, the data highlights deeper concerns about Trump's leadership. More than 6 in 10 Americans say he does not care about people like them. Just 37 percent believe he does -- a drop from 44 percent in 2024.

Meanwhile, 55 percent say Trump lacks the mental soundness to serve, up 7 points since late 2024 and nearing a previous high of 56 percent in 2023.

Perceptions of competence are also negative. A 56 percent majority says the Trump administration has not been competent in managing the federal government, while only 43 percent view it as competent overall. ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-24 05:16 PM | Reply

They're not wrong.

#3 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-04-24 06:47 PM | Reply

In other news, 30% of Americans are idiots.

#4 | Posted by DarkVader at 2026-04-24 08:29 PM | Reply

"Tolerance of intolerance is cowardice."

- Ayaan Hirsi Ali **

** Interviewed by the Retort's very own, the late (but never forgotten) briwo, on his March 30, 2008 Free World Radio Network broadcast of Shakedown Street.

#5 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-04-24 08:44 PM | Reply

Trump, if allowed, will bankrupt this nation the same way he bankrupted those casinos...and he will demand millions or billions to simply go away, as he did when the casinos went bankrupt.

#6 | Posted by Hughmass at 2026-04-25 06:47 AM | Reply

And the other 30% are either so wealthy that rising prices don't matter to them, Or they are so deep in the cult they refuse to see the evidence right in front of them,

#7 | Posted by gypsydiane8177 at 2026-04-25 07:22 AM | Reply