00:00CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten says,
00:04President Donald Trump's support among Generation Z voters has sharply declined during his second term,
00:09marking one of the most dramatic shifts in any voting bloc.
00:12Trump's net approval in February 2025 was plus 10, Enten said during an on-air analysis.
00:18It's now minus 32. That's a drop of 42 points.
00:21Data shows that Gen Z voters who played a decisive role in Trump's 2024 re-election have moved significantly away from him.
00:28In 2024, Democrats held a six-point advantage over Republicans among Gen Z voters.
00:33By 2025, that margin had expanded to 25 points.
00:37That is the largest shift we see, by far, compared to any other group, Enten said.
00:42Research cited by Susan A. Hughes of Harvard Kennedy School indicates a steep decline in Gen Z approval of Trump during the first seven months of his second term, falling from 94% to 69%.
00:54January 20 marks one year since Trump was re-elected to the White House, and his overall approval ratings have shown a steady downward trend throughout that period.
01:02Trump began his second term with a net approval rating of plus 2. By November, that figure dropped to minus 18.
01:09As of January 2026, it stands at approximately minus 16.
01:13Several developments have coincided with shifts in public opinion, including the administration's announcement of new tariffs in early April.
01:19Trump was re-elected amid economic concerns, campaigning on promises to boost incomes, eliminate inflation, and revive job growth.
01:27However, polling data shows declining approval of his handling of the economy and inflation following trade policy announcements.
01:33YouGov data also indicates growing disapproval of Trump's immigration policies, another key issue during his campaign.
01:39Recent Ipsos polling of 1,248 adults shows a 42% approval rating and 56% disapproval.
01:46An American Research Group survey of 1,100 adults reports 35% approval and 62% disapproval.
01:54The latest Gallup poll places Trump's disapproval rating at 59%, with approval remaining consistently low across major surveys.
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