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Miami Herald
6 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Flips With Baby Boomers
Donald Trump's support among baby boomers has rebounded sharply, giving the president a boost with one of his most dependable voting blocs as he heads into the 2026 midterm cycle. In the latest Quantus Insights poll, Trump's approval rating with baby boomers has flipped from being even to solidly positive. Last month, his numbers among over-65s stood at 49 percent approve and 49 percent disapprove. This month's results, however, show a significant turnaround. Trump now sits at 56 percent approve and 41 percent disapprove, a net positive of +15 points and a 15-point swing in his favor in just a few weeks. The reversal underscores Trump's enduring appeal with older conservatives, even as his approval ratings have dropped among younger Americans and some other key groups. Baby boomers—who were critical to Trump's win in 2024, when 51 percent of the age group voted for him—remain a vital pillar of his political base. While the Quantus Insights poll showed a boost in boomer support for the president, other polls show that his approval rating among this demographic has remained remarkably consistent in recent months. A YouGov/Economist poll found Trump's rating among over-65s holding steady at 45 percent approve/53 percent disapprove in June—barely changed from May's numbers of 45/51. An ActiVote poll shows a similar pattern, with Trump's approval slipping only slightly from 48 percent approve/48 percent disapprove in May to 42/52 in June among over-65s. Marist polling, too, shows almost no movement among boomers, with 41 percent approve/58 percent disapprove in June for over-60s compared with 40/57 in April. A Fox News poll recorded a modest shift, with Trump's rating among over-65s at 46/53 in June, up just a few points from 43/57 in April. Trump's standing with boomers could collapse in the coming months after Congress passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. It will cut roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending and result in 11.8 million people losing Medicaid health insurance over the next decade, according to new estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. In 2021, approximately 9.4 million individuals aged 65 and older were enrolled in Medicaid, according to the Brookings Institution, including many who are "dual eligibles," meaning they are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. This makes Medicaid the single largest payer for long-term services and supports in the country. In fact, more than 60 percent of nursing home residents in the U.S. depend on Medicaid to help pay for their care. Recent polls have shown that a majority of Americans say they oppose Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. A Quinnipiac poll conducted June 22-24 found that 55 percent of Americans oppose the bill. A Fox News survey from June 13-16 put opposition even higher, at 59 percent. Meanwhile, a KFF poll from June 4-8 showed the strongest pushback, with 64 percent saying they reject the legislation. Even polls with relatively lower opposition still show more Americans against the bill than in favor. A Washington Post-Ipsos poll, conducted June 6–10, found 42 percent opposed but only 23 percent support it. While a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 2-8 showed 49 percent disapproval and 29 percent in favor. All five surveys included samples of at least 950 U.S. adults, indicating broad national sentiment. In the Quinnipiac poll, 47 percent of registered voters said they support the Medicaid work provision in the bill and 46 percent said they oppose them, effectively a dead heat. Meanwhile, the KFF poll found that 79 percent of Americans think it is the government's responsibility "to provide health insurance coverage to low-income Americans who cannot afford it." During his campaign, Trump vowed: "We're not cutting Medicaid, we're not cutting Medicare, and we're not cutting Social Security." Trump's approval rating among baby boomers is likely to fluctuate throughout his second term. Related Articles Steve Bannon Attacks Elon Musk Over New Party: 'You're Not American'Trump 'Heartbroken' Over Texas Flooding as Federal Aid PledgedIran's Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since WarWeather Service Staffing 'Clearly a Concern' Ahead of Deadly Texas Floods 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
11 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Flips With Baby Boomers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Donald Trump's support among baby boomers has rebounded sharply, giving the president a boost with one of his most dependable voting blocs as he heads into the 2026 midterm cycle. In the latest Quantus Insights poll, Trump's approval rating with baby boomers has flipped from being even to solidly positive. Last month, his numbers among over-65s stood at 49 percent approve and 49 percent disapprove. This month's results, however, show a significant turnaround. Trump now sits at 56 percent approve and 41 percent disapprove, a net positive of +15 points and a 15-point swing in his favor in just a few weeks. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives on Air Force One on July 4, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives on Air Force One on July 4, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Alex Brandon/AP Why It Matters The reversal underscores Trump's enduring appeal with older conservatives, even as his approval ratings have dropped among younger Americans and some other key groups. Baby boomers—who were critical to Trump's win in 2024, when 51 percent of the age group voted for him—remain a vital pillar of his political base. What To Know While the Quantus Insights poll showed a boost in boomer support for the president, other polls show that his approval rating among this demographic has remained remarkably consistent in recent months. A YouGov/Economist poll found Trump's rating among over-65s holding steady at 45 percent approve/53 percent disapprove in June—barely changed from May's numbers of 45/51. An ActiVote poll shows a similar pattern, with Trump's approval slipping only slightly from 48 percent approve/48 percent disapprove in May to 42/52 in June among over-65s. Marist polling, too, shows almost no movement among boomers, with 41 percent approve/58 percent disapprove in June for over-60s compared with 40/57 in April. A Fox News poll recorded a modest shift, with Trump's rating among over-65s at 46/53 in June, up just a few points from 43/57 in April. Could the Big Beautiful Bill Affect Trump's Approval? Trump's standing with boomers could collapse in the coming months after Congress passed Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday. It will cut roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending and result in 11.8 million people losing Medicaid health insurance over the next decade, according to new estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. In 2021, approximately 9.4 million individuals aged 65 and older were enrolled in Medicaid, according to the Brookings Institution, including many who are "dual eligibles," meaning they are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. This makes Medicaid the single largest payer for long-term services and supports in the country. In fact, more than 60 percent of nursing home residents in the U.S. depend on Medicaid to help pay for their care. Recent polls have shown that a majority of Americans say they oppose Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. A Quinnipiac poll conducted June 22-24 found that 55 percent of Americans oppose the bill. A Fox News survey from June 13-16 put opposition even higher, at 59 percent. Meanwhile, a KFF poll from June 4-8 showed the strongest pushback, with 64 percent saying they reject the legislation. Even polls with relatively lower opposition still show more Americans against the bill than in favor. A Washington Post-Ipsos poll, conducted June 6–10, found 42 percent opposed but only 23 percent support it. While a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 2-8 showed 49 percent disapproval and 29 percent in favor. All five surveys included samples of at least 950 U.S. adults, indicating broad national sentiment. In the Quinnipiac poll, 47 percent of registered voters said they support the Medicaid work provision in the bill and 46 percent said they oppose them, effectively a dead heat. Meanwhile, the KFF poll found that 79 percent of Americans think it is the government's responsibility "to provide health insurance coverage to low-income Americans who cannot afford it." During his campaign, Trump vowed: "We're not cutting Medicaid, we're not cutting Medicare, and we're not cutting Social Security." What Happens Next Trump's approval rating among baby boomers is likely to fluctuate throughout his second term.
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Elon Musk's ‘America Party' idea gets 40% backing in new poll
Around 40% of Americans say they might support a new political party created by Elon Musk, according to a new poll. The survey by Quantus Insights found 14% would be "very likely" and 26% "somewhat likely" to back Musk's proposed 'America Party'. Musk announced this idea during a fight with former ally Donald Trump over a huge government spending bill. He called Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" – which adds $3.3 trillion to the U.S. debt – 'insane'. Musk argues America needs an alternative to the two major parties, which he claims actually work together as a "uniparty" against regular people's interests. The poll shows clear splits in who likes Musk's idea. Republican men are most interested – 57% said they'd likely support the America Party. Independent men followed at 47%. But Democrats largely dislike the plan, with just 7% of Democratic men saying they'd strongly back it. The survey of 1,000 voters also found deep unhappiness with both main parties: 59% of independents said neither Republicans nor Democrats represent American values well. Experts note this openness to a third party isn't really about Musk himself – it reflects widespread frustration with the current political system. Musk's feud with Trump exploded after the spending bill passed Congress last week. The Tesla CEO had served in Trump's government but quit in May. After Musk criticized the bill, Trump warned he might cancel government contracts for Musk's companies and even suggested deporting him (Musk was born in South Africa). Trump ally Steve Bannon attacked Musk as a "foreigner" trying to split conservative voters. Meanwhile, Musk's poll on X about starting the party got over 1.25 million votes, with 65% saying 'yes'. Even with his $361 billion fortune, experts say Musk would struggle to create a real national party. Each state has different rules for new parties to get on ballots – California alone requires 75,000 registered members or 1.1 million signatures! Election lawyer Brett Kappel explained: 'The state laws... make it as difficult as possible for a third political party'. Campaign funding laws also limit individual donations to parties to just $10,000 per state yearly.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
What Americans think about Elon Musk's plan for a new political party
A new poll by Quantus Insights reveals that 40 percent of Americans would back a third political party launched by Elon Musk. The survey found 14 percent of voters were "very likely" and 26 percent "somewhat likely" to support a political body created by the Tesla boss. Musk proposed forming "the America Party" in response to Donald Trump 's "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which he publicly described as "insane." The poll indicated clear demographic divides, with male Republicans and independent men showing the most interest in supporting Musk's hypothetical party. Quantus Insights suggested that the openness to a new party reflects a broader desire among the electorate for an alternative to the existing political order, rather than being solely about Musk. Nearly 40 percent of Americans say they would back Musk's third party if he creates one, poll finds
The Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Nearly 40 percent of Americans say they would back Musk's third party if he creates one, poll finds
Around 40 percent of Americans say they would back Elon Musk if he created a third political party to challenge the Republicans and the Democrats, a new poll has found. According to the survey, conducted by Quantus Insights, 14 percent of voters said they would be "very likely" to support or vote for a political body launched by the Tesla boss, while 26 percent said they would be "somewhat likely." Another 38 percent said they were not likely to support Musk, while 22 percent replied that they were 'unsure.' It comes after the world's richest man claimed he would launch 'the America Party' in response to Donald Trump 's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill,' which he described as 'insane.' A disagreement over the bill between the two men led to an explosive online fallout last month. Lawmakers voted to pass the bill Thursday and it is set to be signed by the president on Friday. "Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty so that the people actually have a VOICE,' Musk wrote in a string of X posts Monday. 'Great day for some … fireworks,' he wrote on Friday, adding two fire emojis. Quantus Insights' poll was conducted between June 30-July 2 among 1,000 registered voters, with a 3 percent margin of error. The pollster highlighted that, though 40 percent of respondents were in favor of Musk's hypothetical third party, the result was unsurprising. In 2023, a Gallup poll found that 63 percent of Americans supported an alternative third political party. The survey also revealed clear divides across party lines and demographics, with male Republicans appearing to be the most interested in a party launched by Musk. Some 23 percent of Republican men said they are "very likely" and 34 percent say "somewhat likely" to back the America Party, and over half (57 percent) expressed openness to Musk as a political brand. Nearly half (47 percent) of independent men said they were likely to support the America Party. Quantus noted that 'skepticism remains high among older and Democratic voters but the signal is clear: a large slice of the electorate is open to something new, something disruptive.' 'This is not about Musk. It's about the growing sense that the existing order is failing to represent the country as it truly is, or wants to be,' the pollster said.
