Republicans More Optimistic Than Democrats About 2025 Economy: Poll [Video]

What’s New

Republicans are more optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2025 than Democrats following President-elect Donald Trump‘s victory in the recent election, according to a new poll.

The unemployment rate remains strong and the stock market is on the rise, but the poll shows Democrats are increasingly pessimistic about the economy.

Why It Matters

The latest survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that some Americans are judging the economy based on political leadership rather than underlying economic trends. This was a recurring challenge for President Joe Biden and now appears to be one Trump may inherit, raising the question of whether Trump will also face difficulties turning his economic policies into political victories.

Roughly 7 in 10 U.S. adults now describe the state of the economy as very or somewhat poor, a slight increase from about 6 in 10 in October. The shift in sentiment is largely driven …