Disapproval rate of Trump's economic handling by Gen Z
70%
Percentage of under 30 Americans reporting worsened financial situation
30%
Percentage of under 30 Americans reporting improved financial situation
27%
Sample size of the poll
19682
Margin of error of the poll
2.2%
Drop in the Dow Jones since Trump took office
10%
Key Facts
- Younger Americans, especially Gen Z, are sharply critical of President Trump's handling of inflation, with 70% disapproval.
- 30% of Americans under 30 reported their personal financial situation worsened over the past year, but 27% felt it had improved.
- The poll conducted from April 11-20, 2025 included 19,682 adults nationally with a margin of error of ±2.2 percentage points.
- Critics of Trump's tariff policies argue that they have roiled U.S. markets, resulting in a 10% drop in the Dow Jones since he took office.