A new poll shows a sharp decline in public confidence in the “American Dream,” with fewer people believing hard work guarantees success in the United States. Rising living costs, housing challenges, student debt, and economic uncertainty are shaping public opinion, especially among younger generations. The findings highlight growing concerns about opportunity, inequality, and the future of upward mobility across the country.

Public Confidence in ‘American Dream’ Falls Significantly, Poll Finds

Deeper cracks are emerging in the U.S. Labour market. Nearly nine million Americans are now working multiple jobs as rising costs of housing, food, and healthcare squeeze household budgets. The headline numbers may signal stability, but for many workers, the economic reality is far more challenging.


Millions of Americans Working Multiple Jobs | World Business Watch

Republican Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, was slammed by the conservative MAGA voter base of Donald Trump for preaching about the American Dream. Ramaswamy, while talking to the GOP voter base, said, “There’s no Canadian Dream. There’s no British Dream. There’s no Chinese Dream. It’s called the American Dream for a reason. It’s what makes American exceptionalism possible." The gubernatorial hopeful &nbsp;Vivek Ramaswamy is on a tour through the Ohio city. He has been attacked by White nationalists on several occasions, but he maintains good support within the Republican party and has acquired endorsement from US President Donald Trump and is up for competition against Democratic candidate Amy Acton.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">There’s no “Canadian Dream.” There’s no “British Dream.” There’s no “Chinese Dream.” It’s called the American Dream for a reason. It’s what makes American exceptionalism possible. <a href="https://t.co/API4YHXYiA">pic.twitter.com/API4YHXYiA</a>&mdash; Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) <a href="https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1995863497071329690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Social media erupted with hate, xenophobic and racist remarks. The Indian-origin businessman had been particularly targeted by his conservative White voter base. Many have called for his deportation, saying that they can't see past his brown skin, as far as terming him a foreign parasite. While some criticised the American Dream as capitalist branding, highlighting that the guy who came up with the term was supporting immigration restrictions of 1924 and believed in Anglo-Saxon superiority. But others were quick to point out that America became great because it was populated by the Germanic, Slavic, and Celtic people. One user commented, “The American Dream is seeing you deported”, another commented, “We don't need an Indian to tell us what the American dream is, you should be deported”. "Why is it White America's responsibility to supply a "Dream" to everyone else? Are Brown people incapable of having dreams themselves?"

Vivek Ramaswamy faces intense backlash after social media users criticise him for preaching the “American Dream.” Many accused him of overstepping, sparking a debate on nationality, identity, and political messaging in the US.

Republican Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, was slammed by the conservative MAGA voter base of Donald Trump for preaching about the American Dream. Ramaswamy, while talking to the GOP voter base, said, “There’s no Canadian Dream. There’s no British Dream. There’s no Chinese Dream. It’s called the American Dream for a reason. It’s what makes American exceptionalism possible." The gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is on a tour through the Ohio city. He has been attacked by White nationalists on several occasions, but he maintains good support within the Republican party and has acquired endorsement from US President Donald Trump and is up for competition against Democratic candidate Amy Acton.

Vivek Ramaswamy faces intense backlash after social media users criticise him for preaching the “American Dream.” Many accused him of overstepping, sparking a debate on nationality, identity, and political messaging in the US.

'We don't need an Indian to tell us American Dream': Vivek Ramaswamy under fire

In the realm of retirement planning in the US, a chilling uncertainty has taken root, casting a shroud over the once-cherished 'American Dream'.

The echoes of Bane's words from the Dark Knight series reverberate through this narrative, reminding us that while some have faced darkness, others were born into it. Such a comparison finds an uncanny reflection in the experiences of baby boomers and millennials.

Like those who have endured the darkness, baby boomers have weathered their fair share of financial storms. They emerged into an era of industry growth and relative stability. Their confidence is a testament to their journey through these economic landscapes. They believe they've surpassed their predecessors, akin to those who emerged from the shadows with newfound strength.

Conversely, millennials, akin to those born into darkness, have faced an intricate web of challenges from the outset. Economic upheavals, student debt burdens, and the digital age's shifting landscapes have shaped their experience. With financial optimism less assured, they echo Bane's sentiment of being born into a reality where the journey is inherently different.

Just as Bane's words draw a line between the darkness and the light, so do the experiences of baby boomers and millennials carve distinct paths through the financial labyrinth, shaped by the eras into which they were thrust.

In the realm of retirement planning in the US, a chilling uncertainty has taken root, casting a shroud over the once-cherished 'American Dream'. The echoes of Bane's words from the Dark Knight series reverberate through this narrative, reminding us that while some have faced darkness, others were born into it.

In the realm of retirement planning in the US, a chilling uncertainty has taken root, casting a shroud over the once-cherished 'American Dream'. The echoes of Bane's words from the Dark Knight series reverberate through this narrative, reminding us that while some have faced darkness, others were born into it. Such a comparison finds an uncanny reflection in the experiences of baby boomers and millennials. Like those who have endured the darkness, baby boomers have weathered their fair share of financial storms. They emerged into an era of industry growth and relative stability. Their confidence is a testament to their journey through these economic landscapes. They believe they've surpassed their predecessors, akin to those who emerged from the shadows with newfound strength. Conversely, millennials, akin to those born into darkness, have faced an intricate web of challenges from the outset. Economic upheavals, student debt burdens, and the digital age's shifting landscapes have shaped their experience. With financial optimism less assured, they echo Bane's sentiment of being born into a reality where the journey is inherently different. Just as Bane's words draw a line between the darkness and the light, so do the experiences of baby boomers and millennials carve distinct paths through the financial labyrinth, shaped by the eras into which they were thrust.

Millennial money: Retirement planning in uncertain times

As the situation keeps getting worse in the US because of coronavirus, the economy has been on a downward spiral. A lot of people have lost their jobs due to the extended partial lockdowns. However, it is getting more problematic for people who are in the country on an H-1B visa.

As many as 250,000 guest workers could lose their legal status by the end of June, according to Jeremy Neufeld, an immigration policy analyst with the Washington D.C.-based think tank Niskanen Center. These workers are seeking a green card in the U.S., and about 200,000 of them on are on H-1B visas.

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Thousands of other immigrants, who are not seeking resident status, may also be forced to return home if the visa issues are not solved in the next few weeks. As per the conditions of the H-1B visa, a specific company is responsible for paying a specific amount to the employee. However, furloughing employees, reducing their wages, and in some cases allowing them to work from home violates these visa requirements. The workers on H-1B visa are usually given 60 days, after termination, to find another job, transfer to a different visa or leave the country.&nbsp;

The same visa issues are rising even for the workers who have not lost their job but have to get their visas renewed during this pandemic.

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In a letter sent to the State and Homeland Security departments on April 17, TechNet, a lobbying group whose members include Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Microsoft, joined a coalition of trade groups calling for relief for foreign-born workers. The letter requested a delay in work authorization expiration dates until at least Sept. 10. “Without action, these issues will lead to hundreds of thousands of unfilled jobs and have profound negative economic effects,” the letter read, as reported ina. media organization.

The tensions have been rising in the country for all immigrants as Donald Trump, on April 20, tweeted that he planned a temporary ban on all immigration to protect American jobs, and announced an executive order blocking most people coming from outside the U.S. from receiving green cards for 60 days.&nbsp;

Some companies are trying to help their abroad-born workers by keeping them on the payroll and firing the US-born employees. Whereas some are doing the reverse and letting the abroad-born employees go or keeping them on furlough. However, there is risk in either approach, because employers who treat workers differently based on their immigration status expose themselves to potential discrimination lawsuits, according to immigration and employment lawyer Rebecca Bernhard, the partner at Dorsey &amp; Whitney LLP.

As the situation keeps getting worse in the US because of coronavirus, the economy has been on a downward spiral. A lot of people have lost their jobs due to the extended partial lockdowns.

As the situation keeps getting worse in the US because of coronavirus, the economy has been on a downward spiral. A lot of people have lost their jobs due to the extended partial lockdowns. However, it is getting more problematic for people who are in the country on an H-1B visa. As many as 250,000 guest workers could lose their legal status by the end of June, according to Jeremy Neufeld, an immigration policy analyst with the Washington D.C.-based think tank Niskanen Center. These workers are seeking a green card in the U.S., and about 200,000 of them on are on H-1B visas. Also read: Trump to order meat processing plants to stay open even as they become coronavirus hot spots Thousands of other immigrants, who are not seeking resident status, may also be forced to return home if the visa issues are not solved in the next few weeks. As per the conditions of the H-1B visa, a specific company is responsible for paying a specific amount to the employee. However, furloughing employees, reducing their wages, and in some cases allowing them to work from home violates these visa requirements. The workers on H-1B visa are usually given 60 days, after termination, to find another job, transfer to a different visa or leave the country. The same visa issues are rising even for the workers who have not lost their job but have to get their visas renewed during this pandemic. Also read: White House coronavirus coordinator reveals 'breakthrough' which the US requires In a letter sent to the State and Homeland Security departments on April 17, TechNet, a lobbying group whose members include Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Microsoft, joined a coalition of trade groups calling for relief for foreign-born workers. The letter requested a delay in work authorization expiration dates until at least Sept. 10. “Without action, these issues will lead to hundreds of thousands of unfilled jobs and have profound negative economic effects,” the letter read, as reported ina. media organization. The tensions have been rising in the country for all immigrants as Donald Trump, on April 20, tweeted that he planned a temporary ban on all immigration to protect American jobs, and announced an executive order blocking most people coming from outside the U.S. from receiving green cards for 60 days. Some companies are trying to help their abroad-born workers by keeping them on the payroll and firing the US-born employees. Whereas some are doing the reverse and letting the abroad-born employees go or keeping them on furlough. However, there is risk in either approach, because employers who treat workers differently based on their immigration status expose themselves to potential discrimination lawsuits, according to immigration and employment lawyer Rebecca Bernhard, the partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

American dream comes crashing down as over 200,000 H-1B workers face the threat of losing legal status by June

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There has been a sharp decline in the number of H1-B visas given last year, according to the latest report of US citizenship and immigration services. The H1-B or work visa is highly popular among skilled Indian IT professionals.

Critics attribute the lower rate of approvals to the Trump administration's aggressive policy to clamp down on the work visa programme, however, the new immigration policies have made it harder even for tech companies to bring highly skilled workers to the US.

The US immigration services approved a total of three lakhs thirty-five thousand H1-B visas, which included renewals. This was ten per cent less from nearly three lakhs seventy-four thousand approvals in 2017. The approval rate of H1-B has declined from 93 per cent in 2017 to 85 per cent in 2018.

According to previous reports of US Citizenship &amp; immigration services, Indians account for nearly seventy-four per cent of H1-B visa holders for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017. The recent decline will sharply cut short the American dream of Indian techies.

The H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows us companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. In 2017-18 70 per cent of H1-B visas were allocated to Indian applicants as per US authorities

For all the political attention it’s getting, it’s notable that the H1-B programme is actually very small. It's annual new and continuing approvals account for just 0.2 per cent of the total US workforce of one hundred and sixty million.

There has been a sharp decline in the number of H1-B visas given last year, according to the latest report of US citizenship and immigration services. The H1-B or work visa is highly popular among skilled Indian IT professionals.

There has been a sharp decline in the number of H1-B visas given last year, according to the latest report of US citizenship and immigration services. The H1-B or work visa is highly popular among skilled Indian IT professionals. Critics attribute the lower rate of approvals to the Trump administration's aggressive policy to clamp down on the work visa programme, however, the new immigration policies have made it harder even for tech companies to bring highly skilled workers to the US. The US immigration services approved a total of three lakhs thirty-five thousand H1-B visas, which included renewals. This was ten per cent less from nearly three lakhs seventy-four thousand approvals in 2017. The approval rate of H1-B has declined from 93 per cent in 2017 to 85 per cent in 2018. According to previous reports of US Citizenship & immigration services, Indians account for nearly seventy-four per cent of H1-B visa holders for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017. The recent decline will sharply cut short the American dream of Indian techies. The H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows us companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. In 2017-18 70 per cent of H1-B visas were allocated to Indian applicants as per US authorities For all the political attention it’s getting, it’s notable that the H1-B programme is actually very small. It's annual new and continuing approvals account for just 0.2 per cent of the total US workforce of one hundred and sixty million.

Trump administration's immigration rules hurting American dream of Indian techies: Report 

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