Most Americans Say Wealth Hasn’t Improved During Trump Years
- Personal finances stagnated even pre-pandemic, survey finds
- It’s now more difficult to climb wealth ladder, economist says
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The “Trump Bump” hasn’t benefited most Americans, with fewer than one in six saying their personal finances have improved since Donald Trump became president, according to a survey commissioned by Bankrate.com.
Almost twice as many respondents said they’re worse off since Trump moved into the White House in January 2017, while about half of the U.S. adults polled, 45%, said their financial situation has stayed about the same.