The volatile nature of approval polls can paint a picture of the political landscape heading into 2026 midterm elections.
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.
