Dissatisfaction Grows Among Trump’s Key Support Groups, New Poll Reveals

Thu Apr 23 2026 12:52:29 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

An AP-NORC poll shows significant discontent among Hispanic adults, younger voters, and men with Trump's presidency, despite support from his loyal MAGA base.

Many of the groups that propelled Donald Trump back to the presidency are expressing increasing dissatisfaction with his performance. A recent AP-NORC poll reveals that approval ratings among Hispanic adults have plummeted, while younger voters and men also show signs of discontent. While Trump maintains robust backing from his MAGA supporters, two-thirds of Republicans express concerns over his handling of key issues such as the economy and cost of living. The poll highlights a crucial shift in sentiment just over a year into his second term.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new AP-NORC poll shows that many of the groups instrumental in Donald Trump's return to the presidency are feeling let down by his performance. Trump's presidency relies heavily on a broad coalition, but as he passes the one-year mark in office, key demographics are voicing their dissatisfaction.

The poll conducted from April 16-20 surveyed over 2,500 U.S. adults and highlights growing discontent among Hispanic adults, younger voters, and men as critical segments of the population express increasing dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of key issues.

Hispanic support for Trump has notably dipped, with only a quarter of respondents approving of his performance, down from around 40% in March 2025. Issues like immigration and the economy are at the forefront of this disappointment, suggesting that the negative sentiment has been building for some time, rather than being solely linked to recent events such as escalating oil prices or international conflicts.

Young voters, particularly those under 45, register a significant decline in approval of Trump's economic policies, with only 28% approving of his overall performance. The drop is stark among young women, who express minimal confidence in his economic strategies.

Men's approval has also waned, dropping from 47% to 38% since the beginning of Trump's second term. This trend is especially pronounced among Black and Hispanic men, leading to broader concern over Trump's unfulfilled promises regarding the economy.

Despite these troubling indicators, Trump's core supporters, particularly within the MAGA movement, continue to show strong approval. While two-thirds of Republicans still back his performance, a growing number of younger Republicans express disappointment, revealing an evolving landscape of support.

As Trump navigates these challenges, the poll underscores the need for him to respond to the concerns of key demographics if he hopes to maintain his base's loyalty moving forward.