Overview
- Fifty-seven percent of 18–29 year olds say the country is on the wrong track and 64% describe U.S. democracy as troubled or failed.
- Forty-three percent report struggling financially or getting by with limited security, with cost pressures cited as a top concern.
- Fifty-nine percent view artificial intelligence as a threat to their future job prospects, and about 35% say they regularly use generative-AI tools.
- Young adults hold negative views of both parties, President Trump’s approval sits at 29%, and registered voters in this age group prefer Democratic control of Congress 46% to 29%.
- For the first time the poll asked about political violence, and a substantial minority said it could be acceptable under some circumstances.