Seventy-three percent of Americans think that the United States is currently experiencing cultural and economic decline.
WHY IT MATTERS – Americans are unhappy with the state of affairs under President Joe Biden.
THE NUMBERS – A recent Trafalgar Group national survey asked Americans questions regarding the current state of their country.
Do you believe that America is in a state of cultural and economic decline?
- 72.5 % – Yes
- 21.6 % – No
- 5.9 % – Not sure
Who do you believe is best equipped to reverse the state of cultural and economic decline in America?
- 80.6 % – Everyday Americans
- 19.4 % – Elected officials
THE BOTTOM LINE – A substantial majority of Americans view the United States as being on a downward trajectory with respect to culture and the economy. An even greater majority believes that ordinary Americans–not elected officials–will be responsible for getting the country back on track.
GO DEEPER –
The Trafalgar Group –National Survey – American Decline, June 2023