Money in politics, health care affordability rank as top national problems
% who say ___ is a very big problem for the country today
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Money in politics, health care affordability rank as top national problems
% who say ___ is a very big problem for the country today
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| The role of money in politics | 74% |
| The affordability of health care | 73% |
| Inflation | 66% |
| The ability of Dems/Reps to work together in Washington | 64% |
| The federal budget deficit | 64% |
| Drug addiction | 55% |
| Gun violence | 49% |
| Violent crime | 47% |
| Climate change | 39% |
| International terrorism | 38% |
| Illegal immigration | 38% |
| Domestic terrorism | 36% |
| Unemployment | 36% |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
