Just 15 percent of young Americans say country is heading in right direction
- Only 15 percent of young Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction under President Donald Trump, according to a Harvard Youth Poll.
- The poll shows that over 40 percent of respondents under 30 report financial struggles, indicating a sense of economic instability.
- More than four in 10 young people report financial struggles, with fewer than half feeling a sense of community, as highlighted in the poll.
- Setti Warren, director of the Institute of Politics, stated that young Americans face significant economic concerns and distrust in the government.
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50th Edition - Spring 2025
A new national poll from the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School reveals a generation navigating financial hardship, frayed social bonds, and declining trust in institutions. As the nation confronts generational turnover and a volatile political climate, the 50th edition of the Harvard Youth Poll reveals what matters most to young Americans—and what they're losing faith in.Among the key findings: More than 4 in 10 young Americans und…
Just 15 percent of young Americans say country is heading in right direction
Just 15 percent of young Americans say they think the country is headed in the right direction, according to the latest Harvard Youth Poll. The poll released Wednesday found 51 percent of surveyed Americans under 30 say the U.S. is on the wrong track, and 31 percent are unsure, “underscoring a generation defined by political…
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