Trump's Approval is Dropping with Millennials, New Poll Shows

President Donald Trump's approval rating among millennials has dropped to 26 percent in a recent Economist/YouGov poll, according to the latest findings. This marks a decline from 29 percent the previous week, indicating a five-week streak of falling approval among this demographic. The overall approval rating stands at 35 percent, with 61 percent disapproving of Trump's performance.

The poll, which surveyed 1,611 U.S. adults, has a margin of error of 3.4 percent. White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales defended Trump's record, highlighting tax cuts, lower prescription drug costs, a secure border, reduced violent crime, an energy boom, and a rising stock market. She also mentioned policy achievements, such as the lowest violent crime level in nearly a century and the steepest annual decline in prescription drug prices in over six decades.

Millennials, defined as individuals born between 1981 and 1996, are the largest generational group, surpassing baby boomers. The poll shows that younger Americans, particularly those aged 18 to 29, are highly critical of Trump's performance, with only 30 percent approving his overall job and 67 percent disapproving. Similarly, those aged 30 to 44 show even lower approval rates, with 26 percent approving and 70 percent disapproving.

The negative sentiment extends to Trump's handling of foreign policy (24 percent approve, 25 percent disapprove) and tariffs (21 percent approve, 19 percent disapprove). The last time Trump's approval with millennials was below 26 percent was in a June 2025 survey, when it was also 26 percent. As Trump prepares for the 2026 midterm elections, his overall approval rating is at its lowest point, while the decline among younger voters remains a significant concern in his polling landscape.