A new survey conducted by CBS and YouGov reveals a significant generational divide regarding economic policy, specifically concerning the taxation of the wealthiest Americans. According to the data, 69 percent of respondents in the Generation Z demographic—those under the age of 30—expressed a preference for political candidates who support raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy.

While the report highlights that Gen Z holds the highest level of support for these tax measures, the findings also suggest that the sentiment is not limited to younger voters. Majorities of millennials, Generation X, and baby boomers also indicated support for increasing taxes on wealthy individuals, though at lower percentages than those observed in the youngest cohort. The poll results arrive as debates over wealth inequality and fiscal policy continue to be central topics in national political discourse. While the poll provides a snapshot of public opinion, it does not detail specific tax proposals or the potential economic ramifications of such policies, focusing instead on the general preference of the electorate regarding candidate platforms.