Voters Demand More Inflation Focus From Trump, CBS Poll Shows

A CBS News/YouGov poll of 2,523 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 14–16, 2026 finds Americans say there hasn’t been enough focus on lowering prices, with inflation remaining the top economic concern as incomes lag behind rising costs. While many Republicans say Trump has done more than expected, overall views of the administration’s handling of the economy and immigration remain more favorable than Democrats’, though independents and younger voters are less confident. The survey also notes continued appetite for the Fed to act independently and other ongoing economic and international issue priorities. Margin of error: ±2.3 points.