Young Americans have soured on Trump

Key Points:

• Donald Trump's approval rating among 18- to 29-year-olds has dropped sharply from 48% in January 2025 to between 25% and 33%, as many young voters feel disappointed by his failure to deliver on key promises, especially on inflation and affordability.
• Inflation remains the top economic concern for young Americans, with 78% disapproving of Trump's handling of the issue, citing rising costs in essentials like food, healthcare, and housing, alongside increased gas prices due to his foreign policy decisions.
• Despite pledges to improve the job market and create millions of blue-collar jobs, job growth has slowed significantly under Trump, with young people reporting difficulties finding employment and a loss of factory jobs since his inauguration.
• Young voters are also disillusioned by Trump’s authoritarian actions, chaotic leadership style, and broken promises regarding education affordability, healthcare costs, and environmental policies, contributing to a pervasive sense that the country is headed in the wrong direction.
• This growing dissatisfaction among young voters presents an opportunity for Democrats to improve their performance with this demographic in upcoming elections, as many young Americans increasingly view Trump as having failed to fulfill his campaign commitments.