Summary
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Generation Z has decreased significantly. Data from CBS News and CNN show a drop from a +10 approval rating in early 2025 to -32 in early 2026 among these young voters. This shift indicates a noticeable change in the political landscape and raises questions about the Republican Party's support among younger generations.
Key Facts
- President Trump's approval rating with Gen Z was +10 in February 2025 and dropped to -32 by early 2026.
- Generation Z includes people born between 1997 and 2012, and they were important in the 2024 election.
- Gen Z's shift in approval may affect future U.S. election dynamics.
- Poll data show Gen Z increasingly identifies or leans towards the Democratic Party.
- In the 2024 election, Trump improved his Gen Z support to 39%, up from 35% in 2020.
- Economic issues, such as rising costs of living, are key reasons for the drop in approval.
- An AP-NORC poll in December 2025 found 67% of U.S. adults disapproved of Trump's economic handling.
- Only 26% of Gen Z voters approved of Trump’s economic policy in a recent poll.
