A recent Harvard Youth Poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults under 30 plan to vote in the upcoming midterm elections primarily to oppose President Trump and his policies. A significant majority, 77%, disapprove of his economic handling, impacting young Republicans as well. Only 9% believe the U.S. is heading in the right direction, the lowest recorded in the poll's history. Economic populism, along with concerns about war, AI, and social policies, fuels these sentiments. While majorities support policies like Medicare for All and a wealth tax, only one in three young Americans are certain they will vote, a decrease from previous years, largely driven by Republican youth. Rising prices and the cost of living are seen as the most significant threats to their financial security. For the first time, more young adults expect to be worse off than their parents, a stark contrast to past generations. Fear about America's future outweighs hope by a considerable margin. This data raises questions about the promise of a secure life through hard work for younger generations. The poll surveyed 2,024 individuals aged 18-29 between September 30 and October 7, 2026.