Gen Z is working hard, but the economy is putting the American dream out of reach for many

Gen Z is working hard but faces economic challenges making the American dream unattainable, with high housing costs, interest rates, and expenses outpacing wages. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's initial criticism of Gen Z's 'laziness' sparked backlash, later clarified as referring to political ideologies, while economists highlight the tough economic environment young people entered adulthood into.