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A well-known data analyst said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s latest approval polls show that men—who constitute his core voter base—are “abandoning” him.
“Trump won in 2024 because of men. They are abandoning him right now. He won men by 13 pt in 2024, but his net approval is now -7 pt with them,” CNN polling expert Harry Enten wrote on X.
“Men under 45: Trump won by 5 pt in 2024. Now he's 19 pt underwater with them. On cost living, he's now 30 pt underwater with men!”
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Why It Matters
Trump has historically seen a strong bloc among male voters, especially in younger Gen Z and millennial groups, who were key in his latest presidential election victory. If he continues losing ground with the demographic, it could pose problems for Republicans in the midterms and even impending presidential races.
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What To Know
A new Economist/YouGov survey finds that Trump’s approval rating among men stands at 41 percent, with 55 percent disapproving, marking his second term's lowest level of approval among male respondents in this polling series. Overall, the poll shows 37 percent approve of Trump’s job performance, compared with 56 percent who disapprove. The survey was conducted in early March among 1,595 U.S. adults.
Since men were a key demographic in Trump’s 2024 election victory, the recent polling indicates that male voters who were central to Trump’s win are now showing a marked drop in support, Enten said.
Trump’s approval ratings on the economy have also fallen to the lowest level among 21st-century presidents, Enten said earlier this week.
The analyst described the numbers as historically bad during a recent on‑air breakdown of new polling data. “New numbers out from CBS News,” Enten said during his Sunday segment on CNN Newsroom. “If I were in the White House, only one word to describe them: Yikes!
“Ultimately, this puts Trump in company—historic company—you don’t want to be. He’s the leader of the pack or last in the pack when it comes to 21st-century presidents and how Americans are viewing him on the economy, at least among independents.”
The survey results revealed that only 18 percent of Americans say Trump’s policies are making them financially better off, a steep drop from 44 percent just before his reelection.
At the same time, 53 percent of respondents said Trump’s policies are making them worse off financially, up from 38 percent in October 2024, according to the same polling.
What People Are Saying
Trump previously told the New York Post about low approval ratings tied to the war with Iran: “I think that the polling is very good, but I don’t care about polling. I have to do the right thing. I have to do the right thing. This should have been done a long time ago.”
Enten, previously on X: "The chickens are coming home to roost for Trump as he tries to get allies to help with Iran. Those in Canada, Japan & UK hate, hate, hate the U.S. military action in Iran. It's at least 27 pts underwater in all. This war is far less popular than the Iraq War in 2003 in all."
What Happens Next
The recent polling could indicate trouble ahead for Republicans as they navigate the upcoming midterm elections.
“Look, these are numbers that if I were a Republican running for Congress, I would be shaking in place because there’s really nowhere to hide,” Enten said earlier this month.
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