Summary
A new poll shows President Donald Trump's support among young Americans is at its lowest, with a net approval rating of about -50 points for those under 30. Though there was a slight increase in support from this age group during the 2024 election, the overall trend indicates a drop in Trump's approval among young voters compared to past years. The poll highlights generational differences in political priorities, with young voters focused on issues like climate change and democracy.
Key Facts
- A poll by YouGov/The Economist shows Trump's net approval rating among voters under 30 is around -50 points.
- The poll was conducted between October 24 and 27 with 1,623 participants and a 3.4 percent margin of error.
- In the 2024 election, 47% of voters aged 18 to 29 supported Trump, compared to 51% for Kamala Harris.
- Trump's overall approval rating is -18 percent, the lowest since his inauguration in January 2025.
- Younger voters, especially from Generation Z, feel disconnected from Trump's messages.
- Trump's lowest approval ratings are among young people and Black Americans, with a net rating of around -75 percent among the latter.
- White and male voters are more likely to approve of Trump compared to other groups.
