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Trump's Approval Rating Plunges With Gen Z After Midterms
Newsweek • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s net approval rating among registered U.S. voters aged 18 to 29 dropped significantly from minus 26 to minus 36 following the Democrats' midterm victory, according to The Economist/YouGov poll.
- Democratic congressional candidates led Republicans 56% to 30% among 18- to 29-year-olds in the post-election poll, reflecting a strong youth preference for Democrats in the midterms.
- Young voters, particularly Gen Z, shifted sharply toward Democrats in 2026 after supporting Trump in 2024, contributing decisively to Democratic wins in competitive races and increasing Gen Z representation in Congress.
- The results challenge the notion of a permanent conservative realignment among young voters, indicating a volatile electorate responsive to economic conditions and political performance.
- Republicans face the challenge of maintaining support from young voters attracted to Trump while addressing economic anxieties, while Democrats must capitalize on their current advantage without assuming permanent loyalty from Gen Z.
