Gallup’s poll of Americans’ expectations for 2025 found most Americans expect hard economic times and political tension at home and abroad.

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Poll finds Americans have low expectations for 2025

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Gallup’s poll of Americans’ expectations for 2025 found most Americans expect hard economic times and political tension at home and abroad.

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