A poll shows the president's net favorable rating among those aged 18-29 has fallen dramatically in the past three months.

Summary

Donald Trump’s popularity among Generation Z voters has sharply declined since the 2024 election, according to a new Economist/YouGov poll.

His net favorability among 18-29-year-olds has dropped from +19 in November to -18, raising concerns for Republicans about sustaining youth support.

While Trump gained ground with young voters in 2024, recent policies—such as his mass deportation plan and targeting of DEI initiatives—may have contributed to this decline.

  • blakenong@lemmings.worldEnglish
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    5 days ago

    They were kids. Their parents blamed Biden for the lockdown. They hated the lockdown.

    But, many people are easily swayed by emotions. That’s why that whole “genocide Joe” influence worked so well.

    Very few people can see the forest through the trees.