Two-Thirds of Americans Say Trump Is Ignoring the Economy

New polling shows a majority of Americans believe the president is prioritizing immigration over economic concerns, days after Trump said he does not think about the public's financial situation.

Two-thirds of Americans say Trump is not focused enough on the economy, according to new polling reported by The Guardian on May 22, 2026.
A majority of respondents say Trump is prioritizing immigration at the expense of economic issues.
The poll follows a public statement in which Trump said he does not think about Americans' financial situation.
Economic anxiety is rising as household costs and tariff uncertainty continue to weigh on consumers.
The findings come as congressional Republicans push to advance a major fiscal package in the weeks ahead.

Two-thirds of Americans believe President Trump is not focused enough on the economy, according to new polling published Thursday by The Guardian, with a majority saying immigration is receiving priority at the expense of financial concerns.

The numbers land days after Trump told reporters he does not think about the financial situation of ordinary Americans — a remark that drew immediate pushback from Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans on Capitol Hill.

Sixty-seven percent of respondents said the administration was giving immigration too much attention relative to economic issues, the poll found. Approval of Trump’s handling of the economy has declined in multiple surveys conducted since February, when the administration’s tariff agenda began reshaping trade expectations.

White House officials did not respond to a request for comment by publication time.

Congressional Republicans are pressing ahead on a budget reconciliation package that includes tax cuts and spending reductions. The House Budget Committee is expected to advance the measure in the coming days, with a floor vote targeted before the end of the month.