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Veronica Escobar: “Nearly half of American adults, 47%, describe America's…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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Rep. Escobar provides opening remarks on the FY 2026 Republican Budget

Published | Video Starts at 00:29

I think it's really important for everyone to understand what's happening in America today. Americans are struggling. The latest Gallup poll shows that Nearly half of American adults, 47%, describe America's current economic conditions as poor. That's up from 40% a month ago. And it's clear why they feel this way. Republicans, so called one big beautiful bill, slashed access to Medicare and nutrition assistance programs. (00:29–00:38)

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Asserts that 47% of American adults view the economy as poor, according to a Gallup poll.

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