Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Americans aged 65 and older has stayed steady around 44-46 percent during his second term. This group is important because older voters tend to vote more often than younger people. Compared to other 21st-century presidents in their second terms, Trump’s approval among seniors is higher.
Key Facts
- Trump’s approval rating among seniors was 46% in March 2025 and is about 44% now.
- Seniors vote at higher rates than younger voters, making their opinion important for elections.
- Trump has a higher approval rating among seniors in his second term than Presidents Obama (39%) and George W. Bush (34%) at the same point.
- Recent polls from CBS News and YouGov show Trump’s approval among seniors dropped from 50% in February 2025 to 45% in April 2025.
- In the 2024 election, Trump narrowly won the senior vote with 50%, compared to 49% for Kamala Harris.
- Older voters are seen as a reliable group that could influence midterm election outcomes.
- Public concerns include issues like the cost of living and international matters such as the war with Iran, which affect Trump’s standing with other voter groups.
