POLL: Trump’s Support Among Gen Z, Demographic He Won In 2024, Collapses

One of the biggest takeaways from the 2024 election was that Donald Trump far exceeded expectations when it came to Gen Z voters. Trump made notable gains among younger voters, specifically those under 30. The narrowing of the gap was a surprising development for many on the left and signaled major challenges for the Democratic Party’s future.

However, recent data suggests a different trend among young Americans. According to an Economist/YouGov poll of over 1,600 Americans conducted October 24-27, Trump’s support among individuals under the age of 30 has collapsed. Previously, in February, his approval rating among Americans ages 18-29 stood at 50%, with just 42% expressing disapproval. Now, 75% of 18-29-year-olds disapprove of the way Trump is handling his job as president, with 55% strongly disapproving.

When it comes to handling the economy and inflation, 72% of young Americans disapprove. Additionally, 61% of 18-29-year-olds believe the economy is getting worse. As for personal finances, 38% say they are in the same spot as last year, while 42% say they are worse off. The poll also found that 70% of respondents between ages 18-29 believe the U.S. is on the wrong track.

This makes sense given the current economic climate. The unemployment rate among young Americans is trending upward, and college graduates—even those with more practical degrees—are having a tougher time finding jobs as the labor market slows down. Meanwhile, the median price of a house hit a record high of $435,000 in June, further exacerbating affordability issues for young people.

Of course, this one poll is just a snapshot. Many economic trends, aside from tariffs and trade wars, are largely out of Trump’s control. But affordability and inflation remain the primary concerns for young Americans—and likely for many Americans who are not strictly partisan.

Broadly speaking, do young Americans really care about the federal government’s standoff against Antifa in Portland? Or about the Biden FBI’s “Arctic Frost” operation that targeted Republicans? Do they care about Letitia James being indicted for mortgage fraud? Probably not. Instead, they are more concerned about 30-year mortgage rates and whether they can even afford a home.

This is not to say these other issues aren’t important. The brewing Arctic Frost scandal may turn out to be one of the biggest controversies of Biden’s presidency, second only to issues surrounding his mental acuity and leadership. However, most young people—many of whom likely voted for Trump primarily due to frustration with Biden-era inflation—are unlikely to support an administration that spends too much energy on political scandals while economic alarm bells keep ringing.

There is a delicate balance to strike between pursuing an agenda that appeals to the president’s most die-hard supporters and tackling the biggest issue that arguably won him the White House in the first place: the economy. So far, the Trump administration has struggled to find that balance.
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