Young Voters Turn Away from Trump as Support Drops Sharply in New Poll

Polls show young Americans support Trump less. New research show 1 in 5 under-30s support his leadership. About half of Gen Z and Millennial supporters were in this category at the start of the year.

The drop suggests young Americans, who shaped the election, are angry. Younger Americans are losing interest in Trump, but older Americans support him. He may lose the 2026 midterms.

When Trump began engaging with younger people, especially those born between 1997 and 2012, many were surprised. Kamala Harris beat him by a few points in this age group. Biden led youth by 40 points in 2020. Huge change since then. New data suggests Gen Z’s support for Trump has declined in recent months.

Experts attribute the drop to several factors. Inflation, living costs, and student loans plague young Americans. They claim government hasn’t done enough. Cultural and societal differences affect Trump’s leadership and party policies on climate change, sexual rights, and education.

The most devoted Trump supporters over 45 still support him. However, his younger fans have declined. Young folks voting more will hurt GOP.

Next election may reverse this trend of fewer votes, say observers. Youthful voters have a big impact in close states, but it’s impossible to forecast. The GOP’s response may determine whether it can win back young Trump supporters.

Trump’s brief Gen Z popularity bounce has faded, figures show. It may be hardest for him to reconnect.

Sources
YouGov/Economist Poll, October 2025
Associated Press voter analysis
Political experts’ commentary on youth voter trends