This is a worrisome sign.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has taken a noticeable hit with millennials, sinking to its lowest point of 2025, according to a new poll.
A YouGov/Economist survey found that in June, 40% of millennials supported Trump’s leadership, while 53% disapproved. By August, approval had dropped to just 33%, with disapproval at 56%. That’s a 10-point decline in only two months—showing how quickly younger voters are souring on Washington as the political season heats up.
Millennials Sour on Trump’s Economy
The biggest pain point for millennials is the economy. Despite Trump’s promises to end inflation “on day one,” rising prices remain a serious concern.
- Inflation: Approval fell from 33% in June to 27% in August. Disapproval climbed to 60%.
- Jobs: Growth slowed dramatically in July with just 73,000 new jobs added, less than half the number from June.
- Tariffs: Trump’s bold tariff plan is generating revenue but pushing costs back onto consumers. Banks warn higher prices could hit families already stretched thin.
For a generation still struggling with housing and wages, these numbers cut deep. Federal Reserve data shows millennials own barely two-thirds of the real estate baby boomers held at the same age.
Immigration Still a Winning Issue
While the economy drags Trump down with younger voters, immigration remains a strength. Approval among millennials on border security jumped from 33% to 41% this summer, while disapproval dropped 8 points.
Trump’s tough measures include:
- Expanding ICE facilities with $45 billion in new funding.
- Reviving thousands of old deportation cases.
- Launching raids in sanctuary cities.
- Opening a massive new detention site in Florida dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
This no-nonsense approach is exactly why Trump still dominates among his conservative base—and why immigration remains his strongest selling point with skeptical voters.
Why This Matters for 2026
Millennials—born between 1981 and 1996—are now the largest voting bloc in America. Their skepticism toward Trump’s handling of the economy could shape the GOP’s chances in the 2026 midterms.
But the bigger picture is clear: while younger Americans are restless, Trump’s America First agenda on immigration, sovereignty, and security still resonates. The challenge will be convincing millennials that he can deliver the same results on jobs, inflation, and affordability.
For many older conservatives watching this unfold, the question is simple:
👉 Will millennials wake up to the dangers of Biden-era policies, or keep blaming Trump for problems rooted in decades of Democrat mismanagement?