US EditionGallup: One-third of Americans Cite Politics as Top Concern
About one-third of Americans name politics and government as the top national problem, a higher share than nearly all wealthy countries, reflecting deep partisan divides and low institutional trust.
- The Gallup World Poll, conducted March–October 2025, found Americans exceptionally anxious about their political system, with about one-third naming politics and government the top national issue.
- The poll follows decades of partisan polarization that culminated in the rise of President Donald Trump, the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and contested prosecutions during President Joe Biden's administration.
- Age-Group comparisons reveal younger Americans prioritize economic issues like affordability, with about one-third citing it versus 13% of seniors 55+, while 4 in 10 older Americans name politics the top problem.
- The results suggest distrustful Americans are more likely to prioritize politics as the top issue—41% versus 13% among those who trust many establishments—raising concerns about democratic stability, experts warn.
- Internationally, the housing affordability crisis is acute in English-speaking peers Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, while Ireland stands out with 57% citing economics as a top issue.
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