AP-NORC Poll: Trump Approval Falls Among Hispanic Adults, Men & Young Americans/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ A new AP-NORC poll shows President Donald Trump losing support among several key voter groups that helped return him to the White House. Hispanic adults, younger Americans, and men are showing growing dissatisfaction, especially over the economy, immigration, and rising living costs. While MAGA Republicans remain strongly supportive, non-MAGA Republicans and younger GOP voters are showing signs of frustration.
Trump Approval Poll Quick Looks
- Trump’s approval among Hispanic adults has dropped sharply since 2025
- Support among Americans under 45 has fallen from 39% to 28%
- Approval among men has declined from 47% to 38%
- Younger Hispanic voters strongly disapprove of Trump’s immigration policies
- Black men show some of the lowest approval numbers on cost of living and the economy
- About two-thirds of Republicans still approve of Trump overall
- MAGA Republicans remain Trump’s strongest base of support
Deep Look
New AP-NORC Poll Shows Growing Frustration With Trump
WASHINGTON — Many of the voter groups that helped return President Donald Trump to the White House are now expressing growing dissatisfaction with his second term, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
The survey of more than 2,500 U.S. adults found declining approval among key groups including Hispanic adults, younger Americans, and men — all of whom played important roles in Trump’s 2024 election victory.
The poll was conducted from April 16 through April 20, during a period marked by rising gas prices, economic uncertainty, and continued fallout from the Iran war.
Trump’s economic approval has weakened over the past month as inflation pressures and higher fuel prices continue to affect household budgets.
While his core Republican base remains largely supportive, the numbers suggest growing frustration beyond the MAGA movement and signs that some of Trump’s broader coalition may be slipping away.
Hispanic Adults Show Sharp Decline in Support
One of the most significant drops in support comes from Hispanic Americans.
According to the poll, only about one-quarter of Hispanic adults now approve of how Trump is handling the presidency.
That marks a sharp decline from March 2025, when roughly 4 in 10 Hispanic adults approved of his performance.
Trump’s approval among Hispanic adults has fallen by 16 percentage points over the past year.
The decline has been building since late 2025, suggesting it is not only tied to the current Iran conflict or recent spikes in gas prices.
His hardline immigration policies may be playing a major role.
Only about one-quarter of Hispanic adults approve of Trump’s handling of immigration, down from 36% at the beginning of his second term.
Among younger Hispanic adults, support is even lower.
Just 18% approve of Trump’s immigration approach, compared with 40% approval among Americans overall.
Economic concerns are also widespread.
Similarly, only about 2 in 10 Hispanic adults describe the national economy as “good.”
Young Americans Turn Increasingly Negative
Trump is also facing serious challenges with younger voters.
Younger women are especially critical of Trump’s economic leadership.
Only about 2 in 10 women under 45 approve of how he is handling the economy.
Among younger Hispanic women, the number is even lower — just 7%.
Young men are slightly more supportive, with about 3 in 10 approving of Trump’s economic performance.
But overall, younger voters across racial groups appear increasingly dissatisfied.
Only about one-third of white adults under 45 approve of Trump’s overall job performance, compared with 45% of white adults age 45 and older.
This age divide continues to be one of the clearest political challenges for the administration.
Support Among Men Also Slips
Men were a major focus of Trump’s 2024 campaign strategy, and most male voters backed him over Democrat Kamala Harris.
He made especially notable gains with Black and Hispanic men by emphasizing economic recovery and promises to lower living costs.
But since returning to office, support among men has weakened.
That represents a nine-point decline.
Black men show some of the weakest support levels.
They are more likely than white or Hispanic men to disapprove of Trump’s handling of the presidency, the economy, Iran, and especially the cost of living.
Hispanic men also remain skeptical.
Only about 3 in 10 approve of Trump’s overall handling of the presidency, regardless of age.
Support is notably stronger among white men, where about half still approve of Trump.
Republicans Stay Loyal, but Frustration Is Growing
Trump continues to benefit from strong Republican loyalty, but even inside the GOP there are signs of frustration.
Roughly two-thirds of Republicans approve of Trump’s overall job performance.
That is down from 82% near the beginning of his second term and is close to the lowest point of Republican approval during his first presidency.
Economic concerns are a major issue even among GOP voters.
Only about half of Republicans approve of Trump’s handling of the cost of living.
A majority of Republicans under age 45 actually disapprove of his approach on that issue.
This suggests that inflation and everyday expenses remain one of the administration’s biggest political vulnerabilities.
MAGA Base Remains Strongly Behind Trump
Despite broader declines, Trump’s strongest political foundation remains intact — his MAGA base.
About 9 in 10 Republicans who identify with the “Make America Great Again” movement approve of Trump’s job performance.
A similarly high number also support his handling of Iran, even as some conservative media figures have criticized his recent foreign policy decisions.
This strong loyalty gives Trump an important political shield.
However, not all Republicans identify as MAGA supporters.
Only 54% of Republicans say they consider themselves part of the movement.
Among Republicans who do not identify as MAGA, Trump’s approval falls sharply to just 44%.
That gap highlights a growing divide inside the Republican Party between Trump’s most loyal supporters and more traditional conservatives.
Poll Signals Political Warning Signs Ahead
The AP-NORC poll suggests Trump still commands strong support from his core base, but his broader coalition is becoming more fragile.
Economic frustration, immigration concerns, and the rising cost of living are weighing heavily on the very groups that helped deliver his return to power.
As the 2026 political calendar moves forward, maintaining support among Hispanic voters, younger Americans, and working-class men may become critical to protecting Republican strength nationwide.
For now, the numbers show that while MAGA remains solid, Trump’s wider approval picture is becoming much more complicated.
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