A recent survey by Cygnal shows that many voters believe President Donald Trump’s main focus should be on “reducing the cost of living.”
The investigation revealed that respondents shared their ideas on Trump’s key priorities.
Most participants—52.3%—indicated that addressing the cost of living should be Trump’s number one priority. Following that, 20.6% felt that cutting unnecessary spending was crucial. Interestingly, 20.6% mentioned various priorities without clarity on specifics.
Additionally, 18.1% of respondents pointed out that Trump should emphasize returning to the U.S. and securing borders, with related issues like deporting undocumented criminals each drawing 17.6%. Another 12.6% suggested that ending the war in Ukraine should be prioritized, while 12.2% favored extending the 2017 tax cuts. About 12.1% mentioned the need for renegotiating trade deals, and 5.5% believed that cutting to promote job growth was vital. A small portion, 3.8%, remained undecided.
A notable observation is that not all Republicans concur with Trump’s suggested priorities. While 37% of them advocated for lowering living costs, 30% recommended reducing wasteful spending, and some called for the deportation of illegal aliens. However, a majority of independents (55%) and Democrats (69%) support the notion of prioritizing cost reductions.
Across different demographics, prioritizing the cost of living appears to resonate strongly.
This survey captured the views of 1,500 general election voters between May 6-8 and has a margin of error of +/- 2.51%.
The emphasis on living costs comes in the context of the Biden administration’s economic policies. A November 2023 report noted that U.S. households would need an additional $11,434 annually to maintain their standard of living compared to years prior under Biden.
Breitbart News previously highlighted:
A CBS News MoneyWatch report analyzed government data, revealing that typical families are struggling against record inflation rates not seen in four decades.
Since January 2021, while average hourly wages have risen by 13.6%, inflation has outpaced this increase, hitting 17%. The report emphasized that essential categories requiring substantial spending, like food and housing, comprise nearly 80% of the increased expenses, according to an analysis from the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee.
John Carney, Economics Editor at Breitbart News, noted last week that the U.S. inflation rate had an unexpected downturn in April, against predictions for faster price increases.
“Consumer prices have risen by just 2.3% compared to a year ago—the lowest since February 2021,” he stated.
In comparison to last year, items like toys and ice cream are now cheaper, and egg prices have dropped by 18%—with 12 eggs costing less in April 2025 than in April 2024.
