New poll has just dropped, and it’s making waves—President Donald Trump approval rating has taken a drastic dive among young Americans. According to the latest YouGov/The Economist survey, Trump’s net job approval rating among voters aged 18-29 has plunged by a staggering 30 points since the start of his second term, dropping from a +5 to a staggering -25.
Only 32% of young voters now approve of how Trump is handling his presidency, with a stark 57% expressing disapproval. Even more telling, just 33% of those aged 18-29 believe the president is handling the economy and jobs well, while 55% strongly disagree.
This sudden shift could spell trouble for Trump, especially considering the gains he made with younger voters in the 2024 election. In particular, Trump had made significant inroads with younger men, but it seems his economic and tariff policies are not resonating as strongly with this demographic.
The poll results were released just days after Trump unveiled his controversial plan for reciprocal tariffs on the U.S.’s closest trading partners—a move that rocked the global economy. Stock markets took a major hit, and business leaders scrambled to adjust. In a twist of irony, Trump reversed course just days later, suspending most of the tariffs and claiming he was simply being “flexible.”
These dramatic swings in policy, combined with the steep approval drop, raise a critical question: will Trump’s handling of the economy, especially among young voters, influence the outcome of the upcoming election? As his approval rating continues to slide, it’s clear that this demographic shift could be a pivotal moment in the political landscape.
Stay tuned, as the political impact of this change unfolds.
