Americans across the political spectrum are expressing growing frustration over rising living costs as families gather for Memorial Day weekend, with new polling showing widespread concern about inflation, grocery bills, gas prices, and overall financial stability.

A CNN survey found that majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and independents said they have changed the way they shop for groceries in recent months in an effort to stay within their budgets.

The same poll found that 59 percent of Americans have also reduced spending on entertainment and nonessential purchases as household expenses continue climbing.

More than three-quarters of respondents said policies implemented by President Trump have contributed to higher living costs in their communities. Even among Republicans, 55 percent said Trump’s policies have played a role in increasing expenses.

Poll after poll has pointed to deepening economic unease among voters nationwide. In the latest New York Times/Siena survey, nearly half of all voters rated the economy as “poor,” representing an 11-point increase since January.

Meanwhile, Gallup reported that Americans’ confidence in the economy has fallen to its lowest level in four years.

Fuel prices have become another major source of frustration, with average gas prices nationwide climbing above $4.50 per gallon, according to AAA.

Polling conducted by Fox News found that nearly 80 percent of voters — including a majority of Republicans — believe the Trump administration bears responsibility for the spike in fuel costs. Large numbers of respondents also blamed oil companies, the war in Iran, and government regulations for the increase.

Overall, the Fox survey found that 57 percent of voters now believe Trump’s policies have harmed the country, an increase from the 51 percent who expressed the same view one year earlier.

{Matzav.com}