Trump’s Approval Rating With Millennials Is Surging: Polls

President Donald Trump’s approval rating with millennials has jumped 7 percentage points in roughly a month, polls from The Economist and YouGov show.

Why It Matters

Millennials, roughly those born from 1981 to 1996, are an increasingly consequential voting bloc as turnout patterns shift. Changes in their partisan leanings or candidate preferences can influence congressional and presidential contests.

When Trump returned to the White House in January, he came in with high overall approval figures. But after months marked by economic uncertainty and criticism the administration has faced over immigration tactics and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the president has seen a dip.

The volatile nature of approval polls can paint a picture of the political landscape heading into 2026 midterm elections where Democrats hope to regain control of the House and Senate.

What To Know

In the poll released Tuesday, Trump has a 40 percent approval rating with millennials. The survey was taken from September 5 to September 8 among 1,644 respondents, with a margin of error of 3.4 percent.

In a poll taken from August 29 to September 2, the president’s approval rating with the key voting bloc was 39 percent. In a survey from August 22 to August 25, his approval with millennials was 37 percent.

Trump’s approval rating with the age group was previously 33 percent in two consecutive polls, taken from August 15 to August 18 and August 9 to August 11.

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after stepping off Air Force One on September 7 at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

What People Are Saying

Political analyst Craig Agranoff told Newsweek via text message Tuesday: “The 7 point rise in President Trump’s approval rating among millennials over the past four weeks, according to the latest YouGov poll, points to a subtle but meaningful shift in this key demographic, possibly driven by perceptions of economic stability or targeted outreach on issues like job growth and social media influence.

“Millennials, often wary of Trump’s style, may be responding to short-term positives amid broader volatility, though such gains can be fleeting in a group known for its progressive leanings and sensitivity to policy impacts on climate and equity. It’s an intriguing development that could bolster his coalition if sustained, but it warrants watching for underlying factors like sampling variations or external events.”

Trump, on Truth Social in August: “The Republican Party is doing really well. Millions of people have joined us in our quest to MAKE AMERICA, GREAT AGAIN. We won every aspect of the Presidential Election and, based on the great success we are having, are poised to WIN BIG IN THE MIDTERMS. We have raised far more money than the Democrats, and are having a great time fixing all of the Country Destroying mistakes made by the Biden Administration, and watching the USA heal and prosper. The results are incredible, a record pace!!! In that light, I am thinking of recommending a National Convention to the Republican Party, just prior to the Midterms. It has never been done before. STAY TUNED!!! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”