Trump Hit by Brutal Poll on Voters’ Finances

Jonathan Ernst / REUTERSA fresh survey has handed President Donald Trump an uncomfortable reality check as Republicans head into a high-stakes midterm season with voters still uneasy about their wallets. Only one in six Americans say they are financially fulfilled, meaning their personal finances allow them to live the life they want, according to a new Edward Jones and Gallup survey. Roughly one-third of U.S. adults describe themselves as financially stressed, while just over half say they feel “conflicted” about their situation. The findings land as Trump and his allies continue to project confidence about the economy. But the survey points to a country where many voters remain unconvinced that prosperity has reached their own households.Read more at The Daily Beast.