Gallup: American Optimism Hits Record Low
February 16, 2026·8 days ago·via Scripps News
Gallup reports Americans' hopefulness at an all-time low, reflecting deep discontent with Biden-Harris era failures on economy, crime, and borders. Everyday folks feel the squeeze from inflation, lawlessness, and globalist overreach that Trump warned about - no wonder trust in big government craters. This pessimism screams for America First policies to unleash individual liberty and common-sense fixes.
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