A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that many of the demographic groups that propelled Donald Trump to victory in the 2024 presidential election are now deeply unhappy with his performance as president.
The survey, conducted from April 16 to April 20, 2026, among more than 2,500 U.S. adults, shows that Trump's approval ratings have slipped significantly among Hispanic adults, younger adults and men since the start of his second term. This discontent comes at a particularly challenging time for Trump, as the ongoing war in Iran has driven up oil prices and increased costs at the pump, further eroding public confidence in his economic stewardship.
Hispanic Adults Increasingly Discontent
Hispanic Americans have grown markedly more critical of Trump over the past year. Only about one-quarter of Hispanic adults now approve of his overall job performance, down from about 40% in March 2025. This decline has been building since late last year, suggesting that factors beyond the Iran conflict and rising gas prices are at play.
Trump's restrictive immigration policies appear to be a key driver of dissatisfaction. Only about one-quarter of Hispanic adults approve of his handling of immigration, a drop from 36% at the beginning of his term. The disapproval is especially pronounced among younger Hispanics, a group with which Trump made gains in 2024. Just 18% of Hispanic adults under 45 approve of his immigration approach, compared with 40% of all Americans.
Economic concerns also weigh heavily. Only about one-quarter of Hispanic adults approve of Trump's handling of the economy, and roughly 20% approve of his approach to the cost of living. Fewer than 20% of Hispanic adults describe the nation's economy as "good."
Young Adults Turning Away
Trump's overall approval among Americans under 45 has fallen from 39% in March 2025 to 28% in the latest poll. Younger women are particularly critical of his economic management. Only about 20% of women under 45 approve of his handling of the economy, including just 7% of younger Hispanic women. Among young men, about 30% approve of his economic performance.
Trump's struggles with young adults also extend across racial lines. Only about one-third of white adults under 45 approve of his overall performance, compared with 45% of white adults aged 45 and older.
Men Growing Disillusioned
Trump made broad appeals to men during his 2024 campaign, and most male voters backed him over Democrat Kamala Harris. He made notable gains with Black and Hispanic men, who were drawn by his promises to revitalize the economy. However, since returning to office, male approval of Trump has declined from 47% at the start of his second term to 38% in the most recent poll.
Black men, in particular, are not seeing Trump's economic promises materialize. They are more likely than white or Hispanic men to disapprove of his overall performance, as well as his handling of the economy, the cost of living and Iran. Only about 10% of Black men approve of his approach to the cost of living, and roughly 20% approve of his economic management. Hispanic men also hold a relatively dim view, with about 30% approving of Trump's overall performance, regardless of age. White men remain more supportive, with about half approving of Trump.
Republican Base Shows Cracks
Trump has long benefited from strong Republican loyalty, but there are signs of frustration even within his base. Roughly two-thirds of Republicans approve of his job performance, down from 82% near the start of his second term and in line with the low point from his first term. Only about half of Republicans approve of Trump's approach to the cost of living, and a majority of Republicans under 45 disapprove of him on that issue.
Trump's strongest support comes from the MAGA base. About 90% of self-identified MAGA Republicans approve of his job performance, and a similar share approve of his handling of Iran. However, not all Republicans identify with the MAGA movement; only 54% of Republicans consider themselves MAGA supporters. Among non-MAGA Republicans, Trump's approval is much lower, at 44%.
The AP-NORC poll of 2,596 adults was conducted April 16-20 using a sample drawn from NORC's probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 2.6 percentage points.
