The manosphere stars who helped Trump win are losing their shine
Summary
Some popular online personalities who helped President Trump connect with young men in 2024 are now less popular with that group. Polls show young men are more worried about the economy and the Iran war, making them less supportive of Trump and his online allies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Key Facts
- Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and Tucker Carlson all saw drops in their approval ratings among young men after supporting Trump in 2024.
- Andrew Tate, a controversial figure arrested on serious charges, had very low approval (-30 net) with young men.
- Concerns about the economy and the Iran war have made young men more skeptical of these influencers and politicians.
- Polls show President Trump’s approval among young men fell significantly from 40% in January 2025 to 19% in April 2026 before a slight rise to 28% in June.
- Young men are generally not enthusiastic about both Republican and Democratic politicians.
- Some influencers criticized Trump during his current term, especially about the Iran war and the release of Epstein files.
- Studies suggest podcasts and influencers had limited impact on Trump's 2024 gains among young men.
- However, many young people still get news from online creators and trust their recommendations, showing influencers still have reach.
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