Amid the backdrop of a nation recovering from economic turmoil, the struggles of America’s working class come to the forefront. From minimum wage jobs to precarious living conditions, families fight daily to make ends meet while corporate profits soar.
Workers toil long hours with little to show, facing an uncertain future and a widening gap between rich and poor. As politicians praise economic recovery, the reality for millions remains stark: poverty, homelessness, and dwindling hope.
Through the eyes of everyday Americans, the story of resilience and sacrifice unfolds, raising urgent questions about the true cost of the so-called American Dream.
Director : Hélène Eckmann
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Video “Trump's Promises : The Hidden Cost of “Great Again”” was uploaded on 01/20/2025 to Youtube Channel Best Documentary
Wow her mother-in-law is really based
.many need to travel a little to know their reality.
I'm so sorry for the American people. They truly don't understand their own economic system and politics. The American system is designed to make people believe things that, for most of them, will never become reality. Instead, they think they're doing well and are actually the best. This is THE American dream. I'd call it a nightmare. Trump's way of conducting politics isn't in the best interest of the American people or a better America (USA). He wants to make him powerful and the rich even richer. The most basic things like good Healthcare, a good social system, a better work-life balance, public safety, decent housing with fresh, drinkable tap water, infrastructure maintenance, and so on. The US is a third world country when it comes to these things. If these things improve, people will be happier. Happy people are healthier people.
I've been to Orlando numerous times travelling from the UK. This was eye opening
In awe of the people telling each story much heart❤️🔥
And now Trump has cruelly made everything much worse for those hard working people with his terrible Big „Beautiful“ Bill. Germania‘s mother-in-law was absolutely right: The poor people have to work even more to further fill rich people‘s pockets. Here in Germany people have to pax much higher taxes; this also helps to support people who are less fortunate than others.
Quelles vies gâchées…
Je suis vraiment reconnaissante de vivre et de travailler en Suisse 🇨🇭🙏🏻
So vulnerable, children need good food to invest in their future. Ridiculous but here collegeas don't want to work more then part-time because they get benefits they will loose if they work full time. It seems so unfair. People can't afford children because they need to work for the bare minimum. What about schooling? Which part is the American dream?
"This isn't a third-world country". Poor, deluded fool.
ils veulent la même chose pour l’Europe !!!!!!
America what's people to work for less than robots, get out
What I can not understand is why do the poorest people have so many kids? If you can't feed them (or yourself), don't breed them!
Wtf work for 18 hours and need to pay 75% of your salary to live in an motel. That is not a life.
That's what's being stuck in the matrix looks like.. my heart breaks for her… no wonder some sell their bodies 💔💔 he said he'd fight & die for his country the reality they're fighting & dieing for the wealthy to be wealthier… same happening here in uk in regards to the unions they r being vilified in the media & people r turning against them too. The union is there to protect the workers if only people wake up to the media lies… the "American dream" that only applies to the rich
USA is Rich Country but always burn money to war in the world
Macron also promised a few years back that before the end of the year, there would be no more homeless people on the streets. Numbers have skyrocketed since then.
Imagine if all employes dont go to work for one day! Nonne!! I guess they would quickly geg paid what would be in balance to what they for living.
Un cauchemar éveillé, plutôt qu'un rêve américain. Courage à cette jeune femme, je lui souhaite des jours meilleurs. Ces américains vivent vraiment dans un monde parallèle
Ahora sienten algo de lo que hicieron a las tribus autoctonas
Le plus triste c’est de voir que les américains ne réalisent pas que le rêve américain n’est qu’un rêve. Le réveil est toujours difficile. Un jours ils vont réaliser qu’ils sont loins d’être un pays merveilleux, mais une catastrophe historique.
42:10 it just hit me why they're attacking civil rights. they're trying to lower standard of living so that companies stay in the US. Republicans are sick.
Slavery is still legal in the USA. When people are forced to work multiple jobs and still cannot afford a decent life, that is wage slavery.
You know what minimum wage means? If I could pay you less I would! Had a boss tell me this before and it’s true.
This thing is 15 years old.
Stop recycling it.
The American dream is alive and well. It’s all about working hard. Going to school. The possibilities are endless here. But if you’re lazy and you don’t do anything with your life, yep, it sucks and it’s your own fault. we have so many programs and ways to better yourself. I was a homeless kid in the 80s. I grew up in LA. It wasn’t the American Society that put us out. It was the drugs and the bad choices My parents made. I didn’t have any clothes, hot water, Electric. I didn’t have to go to school, but I don’t cry about it. I work hard and I’m thankful for what I have. I’ll finish with this. I have a lot of friends in their 50s and older that are not from this country. Some of them are from Africa some of them are from India, Pakistan, and they all say the same thing. United States is heaven on earth.
Chacun reste chez soi-même
Wow im really shook by earning 1300 working fulltime!! I earn way more with working 24h/week 😮😮 how??
Not surprised that fast food chains can't find employess in some states
C'est de l'esclavage moderne ça prend combien de pauvres pour faire un riche
Quand tu travailles pour enrichir les actionnaires il faut que t'attendre a ne pas devenir riche
I live in the netherlands and i feel lucky
Je suis tellement triste de voir cette Maman se donner a 300/100 pour un pays qui lui rends aussi mal! J'espère qu'elle a réussi à trouver une solution à sa situation ❤