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Trump's Approval Plummets Among Young Voters Ahead of 2026

10/31/2025

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Trump's Youth Approval Drop

U.S. President Donald Trump has 20% of adults under 30 approving of his performance in YouGov/The Economist poll from October 24–27.
The same poll shows a 30-point drop since February among under-30s.
The under-30 cohort's net approval is around -50 points.
Trump's overall approval stands at -18%, the lowest since his inauguration.
Experts say young voters prioritize abortion rights and climate change, and the 2026 midterms will test Trump's support.

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Gen Z's Political Shift

A recent poll shows a Gen Z gender gap: 45% of young men approve of U.S. President Donald Trump, while 24% of young women do.
CNN's Jake Tapper predicts Gen Z will lean more conservative than prior generations, citing progressive schooling and movements' failures.
In the 2024 election, Gen Z favored Kamala Harris (D-CA), the U.S. Vice President, over Trump by four points, down from Biden's 25-point margin in 2020.

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Trump's Youth Approval Drop

U.S. President Donald Trump has 20% of adults under 30 approving of his performance in YouGov/The Economist poll from October 24–27.
The same poll shows a 30-point drop since February among under-30s.
The under-30 cohort's net approval is around -50 points.
Trump's overall approval stands at -18%, the lowest since his inauguration.
Experts say young voters prioritize abortion rights and climate change, and the 2026 midterms will test Trump's support.

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