A new Gallup poll released this week shows Americans’ confidence in capitalism is waning—most notably among Democrats.

Since 2010, Gallup has tracked public attitudes toward both capitalism and socialism. Jeffery Jones, who oversees the survey, said the issue has become increasingly visible during recent presidential campaigns, as more people question whether the U.S. economic system is benefiting everyday citizens.

In the latest results, only 54% of Americans said they view capitalism favorably, down from 60% when Gallup last posed the question in 2021.

“The difference in positive views between capitalism and socialism is now the narrowest we’ve seen,” Jones noted.

That shrinking gap is particularly evident among younger generations and Democratic respondents.

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