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🎥Our Harvard Public Opinion Project members break down the top headlines from our newly released 50th Edition of the Harvard Youth Poll, the country's top look at the political opinions of Americans aged 18-29. ➡️Learn more:

John Della Volpe (@dellavolpe), IOP's Director of Polling, breaks down several key findings in the 50th Edition of the Harvard Youth Poll, touching on young Americans' financial hardship & shifting traditional life goals. Read more:

Those are just the headlines from our 50th Edition of the Harvard Youth Poll. Visit our website for the full findings and information on methodology ⤵️.

Tariffs, DOGE, abolishing the Department of Education, and other key aspects of President Trump's agenda face limited support from young Americans; of the eight policies polled, none has more than 35% support.

Fewer young Americans now see a crisis at the Southern border—with the agreement dropping 11 points over the past year. This decline spans across party lines, falling 17 points among Democrats, 13 points among Republicans, & 11 points among independents.

Support for U.S. involvement abroad is low among young Americans—and views diverge sharply by party. While Democrats emphasize human rights and alliance commitments, Republicans are more likely to focus on national security and the domestic costs of international engagement.

Just 9% of young Americans say DEI initiatives have helped them—while 11% say they've hurt. Many say DEI had no impact or never encountered such initiatives. One-third aren't sure—highlighting a sense of distance from the debate & sharp divides by race, gender & party affiliation

Young Americans agree "individual rights & freedoms" lie at the heart of American identity—but partisan divisions emerge over what values come next. Republicans prioritize economic opportunity & mobility, while Democrats consider diversity & inclusion the next most important.

Just 15% of young Americans say the country is heading in the right direction, and fewer than one-in-three approve of President Trump or Congress; approval of Democrats in Congress has plummeted by half since 2020.

Young Americans are still grappling with the pandemic's long-term social consequences—especially those entering high school or college when lockdowns began. 31% report a lasting negative impact on their friendships, & those isolated are more likely to struggle with mental health.

Less than half of young Americans feel a sense of community—and just 17% say they're deeply connected to one. Nearly 1 in 3 feel no strong sense of belonging or are still searching for it.

48% of young Americans say having kids is important—the lowest ranking among the six life goals measured. While both Democrats & Republicans prioritize financial security & homeownership, young Republicans are far more likely to believe those goals—& others—are within reach.

More than 4 in 10 Americans under 30 are barely getting by financially—with women & non-college youth hit hardest. Half of young adults without a college degree report financial hardship, compared to 29% of college grads; only 16% say they're doing well or very well financially.

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