Donald Trump's Approval Rating Flips With Gen X
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President Donald Trump's approval rating has flipped among voters from Generation X, a poll has revealed.
According to a CNN/SSRS survey, Trump's popularity has increased by 23 points since April with voters aged 50 to 64. The polling shows that this age group—who fall under Gen X, born 1965-1980—is the only demographic where Trump is enjoying a net positive approval rating.
Why It Matters
Trump's popularity has fluctuated throughout his presidency and recent polls have suggested he has an overall negative approval rating.
News of Gen X support may help Trump bolster the support of his allies as he tries to unite the Republican Party ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
Trump's net approval rating among those aged 50 to 64 has increased by 23 points in just under three months.
Trump's net approval rating among those aged 50 to 64 has increased by 23 points in just under three months.
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What To Know
Some 55 percent of Gen X voters approve of Trump while 45 percent disapprove, according to the CNN/SSRS poll. This means he has a net approval rating among this group of +10.
The survey of 1,057 voters, sampled across different age groups, was conducted between July 10 and July 13, 2025. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.5 percentage points.
A previous CNN/SSRS poll, conducted between April 17 and April 24, found that 43 percent of voters in this age range approved of Trump and 56 percent disapproved, leaving him with a net approval rating of -13.
That means Trump's popularity among Gen X voters has increased by 23 points in just under three months.
Trump is doing well with other groups, too. According to polling by YouGov/The Economist, the president has a net approval rating of +80 from conservatives. This is similar to the levels it was at during the start of his second term.
He is also gaining more traction with Hispanic voters, a crucial demographic who traditionally support Democratic candidates, a poll has shown.
Other polls paint a bleaker picture. A Tyson Group poll, conducted June 25-26 among 1,027 U.S. adults, showed Trump at 45 percent approval and 51 percent disapproval overall.
The latest CNN/SSRS poll showed Trump's overall approval rating at net -16, suggesting that the president is still struggling to command unanimous support.
President Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House on July 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump waves as he walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House on July 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
What People Are Saying
Thomas Whalen, an associate professor who teaches U.S. politics at Boston University, told Newsweek: "Trump has a strong foothold on middle-aged voters approaching the back nine of their lives. And this age group is the one that traditionally is more likely to go to the polls to vote at election-time.
"Of course, the big question is whether the support is sustainable in the long term given the dramatic cuts Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill to social safety programs this groups usually enjoys, namely Medicaid.
"Also, rising inflation due to tariffs will eat away at their retirement savings and standard of living. Should be interesting to see what the same poll will say next year."
What Happens Next
Trump's approval rating among different demographics will likely fluctuate throughout the course of his presidency as voters respond to his policy offering as well as international events.
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