This voter group has had it with Trump. New poll shows massive 30-point swing
NewsPublished: Apr. 10, 2025, 11:57 a.m.By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.comA critical demographic that was supportive of President Donald Trump during the beginning of his second term is now souring on him.Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 slightly approved how Trump was handling the presidency at the start of his second term, according to a YouGov/Economist poll in late January — a week into Trump’s term. Forty-eight percent of respondents in this age group approved Trump’s handling of the job verses 43% who expressed disapproval.Five percent more approved of his job performance than disapproved.Compare that with a a new poll from YouGov/Economist and see what a difference a few months makes. Only 32% of young people strongly or somewhat approve of the president’s job while 57% strongly or somewhat disapprove of how Trump is doing his job — marking a 30-point swing from January.Trump’s favorability among young voters is in even worse shape.The January YouGov/Economist poll found t...