Americans Say Politics Is Problem, Experts Diagnose Chronic Argue-itis

KEY POINTS

•Gallup polled about 1,000 respondents in each of 107 countries from March to October 2025 to identify top national issues.
•Politics ranked number one only in the U.S., Taiwan, and seven other countries, highlighting extreme political dissatisfaction.
•Younger adults prioritized the economy, while Americans remain divided with Democrats blaming Trump and Republicans fearing corruption.

In a Gallup poll running from March to October 2025, about 1,000 citizens in each of 107 countries were asked to spill the tea on their biggest national headache. Shockingly, a stunningly rare 9 countries, led by the USA and Taiwan—which China definitely doesn't count as a real country because it likes to deny reality like a get-out-of-jail-free card—topped 'politics' as the main issue. Meanwhile, a median 23% worldwide remain boringly obsessed with the economy, especially under-35s who apparently think adulting includes worrying about rent, retirement, and whether their avocado toast can hatch a plan. Democrats blame Trump, Republicans side-eye Democrats for playing for the other team, and Benedict Vigers from Gallup confirms free democracies feel comfy airing dirty laundry, which might explain Twitter. History buffs note Gallup has been prying since 1948, but this global gossip session is fresh—as predictive of future elections as a Magic 8-Ball, or a politician dodging questions.