Summary
A recent poll by The Economist and YouGov shows an increase in President Donald Trump's approval rating among Generation Z, those born between 1997 and 2012. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, this shift could impact party strategies due to Gen Z's voting influence.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating with 18 to 29-year-olds is now 37 percent.
- The poll was conducted from December 12 to December 15 with 1,632 respondents.
- The margin of error for the poll is 3.2 percent.
- Last week, a similar poll showed a 31 percent approval rating among this age group.
- The highest recorded approval rating for Trump with Gen Z was 52 percent in February.
- Gen Z's approval of Trump remains below the peak from his second term.
- Concerns about affordability, inflation, and employment influence Gen Z's views.
- Gen Z's voting patterns could be significant in the 2026 elections.
