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Gen Z Economic Pessimism Soars With 72 Percent Expecting Worsening Conditions

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published May 28, 2026 · The Rest Is Politics · 536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?
Gen Z Economic Pessimism Soars With 72 Percent Expecting Worsening Conditions
The Rest Is Politics
The Rest Is Politics
536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?

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"Economic optimism, really, really, really low figures. 72% think that this is going to get worse."

Exclusive polling for The Rest Is Politics showed that Gen Z (ages 14-29) has dramatically low economic optimism, with 72% believing conditions will worsen. Their top concerns were inflation, immigration, and the economy—not housing or climate issues as commonly assumed. The polling also revealed that only 34% of 18-24 year-olds feel lucky to have been born in their era, compared to 67% of those 65 and older.

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536. Is Trump’s Corruption Machine Reaching New Extremes?
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