Only 2% of Americans Call the US Economy “Excellent,” Poll Finds
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By Kamina Bashir
Published on May 5, 2026.
A survey conducted by Generation Lab has found that over 84% of Americans aged 18-24 rate the US economy as bad or terrible, with only 2% calling it "Excellent". The survey also found that 52% of respondents rated the economy's performance as bad and 29% as terrible. The findings were revealed as President Trump continues to push pro-crypto policy, which has led to economic gloom among Gen Z and younger millennials. Among respondents who viewed the economy negatively, 41% attributed poor economic conditions to him. The survey's results carry a ±3.1 percentage-point margin of error and wider margins for subgroup analyses.
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