Summary
A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Gen Z adults has increased significantly over the past two months. Gen Z, described here as those aged 18 to 29, have shown a narrower support margin between Trump and Kamala Harris compared to earlier elections. This change in opinion may impact future elections, including the 2026 midterms.
Key Facts
- Trump's approval rating among Gen Z adults rose by 35 percentage points over two months.
- By September, 49% of Gen Z adults approved of Trump, while 44% disapproved, making his net approval +5 points.
- In July, only 35% approved of Trump, with a net approval of -30 points.
- The polling was conducted with a margin of error of approximately 2-3 percentage points.
- AP VoteCast showed 18 to 29-year-olds were nearly evenly split for Trump and Harris in the 2024 elections.
- Yale research indicates voters aged 18 to 21 lean Republican by 11.7 points for the 2026 elections.
- Trump's popularity varies among different age groups, often decreasing among millennials.
- A political expert suggests Gen Z’s shift towards Trump might be driven by economic concerns and distrust in institutions.
