Poll shows Americans are more concerned about inflation that restricting trans rights
Trans rights in the US are under attack (Stock Image/Getty Images)
A new poll released by GLAAD on 1 June suggests that many Americans are far more concerned about the rising cost of living than political attacks on transgender people, despite efforts by some Republican politicians to make trans rights a major issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
According to the survey of more than 5,000 US adults, just 8% of voters identified transgender issues as a top concern. By comparison, 44% said inflation and the rising cost of living were their number-one priority.
The findings also showed that seven in 10 voters would rather support candidates focused on lowering everyday costs than those focused on restricting trans rights.
Nearly three-quarters of respondents said they would support a candidate who believes everyone deserves to live free from fear and discrimination, while 65% agreed that politicians often scapegoat transgender people as a distraction from other pressing issues facing the country.
The survey also explored attitudes toward corporate support for LGBTQ+ communities. 68% of respondents said companies should be free to support LGBTQ+ people if they choose, while 62% said they were comfortable with brands participating in Pride events.
More than three-quarters said they trust companies that stand by their values, even when doing so proves controversial.
“These results confirm what most Americans already believe: we are at our best when we treat our friends, family, and neighbours with basic dignity and respect,” GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. “Voters are tired of divisive culture wars that distract from the real issues keeping families up at night like the skyrocketing costs of housing, fuel, healthcare, and groceries.”
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