A broad coalition of voters who helped return Donald Trump to the White House is now showing signs of frustration with his presidency, according to a new survey from the AP‑NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll of more than 2,500 U.S. adults finds that Hispanic adults, younger Americans, and men, all central to Trump’s 2024 victory, have grown increasingly dissatisfied with his performance.
The downturn comes as Americans face rising gas prices and economic strain tied to the war in Iran, a combination that has pushed Trump’s economic approval to one of its lowest points of his second term. While most Republicans still support him, the data suggest that discontent has been building for months across several demographic groups that once expanded his political reach.
Hispanic and Male Approval for Trump Drops Sharply: What to Know
Hispanic adults have become one of the most disillusioned groups, according to the new polling conducted from April 16-20, 2026. Only about one‑quarter approve of Trump’s handling of the presidency, down from roughly four in ten in March 2025, a 16‑point decline in just over a year.
The erosion appears tied to multiple issues. Trump’s immigration policies remain deeply unpopular among Hispanic adults, with only about one‑quarter approving of his approach, down from 36 percent at the start of his term. Younger Hispanics are even more critical: just 18 percent approve of his immigration handling, compared with 40 percent of Americans overall. Economic concerns are also weighing heavily, with only about one‑quarter approving of his economic management and roughly 2 in 10 approving of his approach to the cost of living.
Men, a group Trump heavily courted in 2024, are also showing signs of disillusionment. Approval among men has dropped from 47 percent at the start of his second term to 38 percent in the latest survey. Black men, in particular, report deep dissatisfaction: only 1 in 10 approve of Trump’s handling of the cost of living, and roughly 2 in 10 approve of his economic approach. Hispanic men also show relatively low approval, with only about 3 in 10 supporting his presidency.
Younger Americans Turn Away From Trump
Trump’s approval among Americans under 45 has fallen from 39 percent in March 2025 to 28 percent in the latest poll. Younger women are especially critical of his economic leadership: only 2 in 10 approve, with just 7 percent of younger Hispanic women approving. Young men are slightly more supportive, but still only about 3 in 10 approve of his economic performance.
The generational divide extends across racial groups. Only about one‑third of white adults under 45 approve of Trump’s overall performance, compared with 45 percent of white adults 45 and older.
GOP Loyalty Holds, but MAGA and Non‑MAGA Republicans Split
Despite the declines, Trump continues to benefit from strong support among Republicans. Roughly two‑thirds approve of his job performance, down from 82 percent early in his second term but still a solid majority. However, only about half of Republicans approve of his handling of the cost of living, and younger Republicans are particularly frustrated.
The divide is sharper within the party’s factions. About 9 in 10 self‑identified MAGA Republicans approve of Trump’s job performance and his handling of Iran, while approval among non‑MAGA Republicans drops to 44 percent.
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