CNN reports that Trump's support on economic issues among young men—a key voting demographic—has seen a sharp decline. In the fall of 2024, Trump led Harris by 7 percentage points among men under 30 on economic matters. However, today, the net approval rating for Trump’s economic performance among this same group has plummeted to -59 percentage points, representing a reversal of 66 points in less than two years. This shift coincides with growing economic anxiety among younger generations. A Gallup survey conducted this year found that only 29% of adults under 35 said they expect to buy a home within the next five years—significantly lower than the 53% recorded between 2016 and 2018. Among respondents aged 15 to 34, only 43% believe the current moment is a good time to find a job, compared to 77% in 2019. Trump gained momentum in 2024 by capitalizing on young men’s economic discontent; however, if pressures related to housing, employment, and cost of living continue to worsen, this group could transform from a new growth base for the Republican Party into a political liability for Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
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