A new Verasight/Strength in Numbers poll suggests President Donald Trump’s approval rating has declined since January across several important voter groups, including Gen Z, independents, and Republicans. The findings indicate a broader shift in public opinion rather than changes limited to a single demographic.
According to the survey, Gen Z voters (ages 18–29) recorded the largest decline. Their net approval of Trump dropped from -32% in January to -54% in April, while his overall net approval among all voters fell from -18% to -26% during the same period.
Ben Leff, CEO and co-founder of Verasight, told Newsweek that many younger voters were attracted by Trump’s campaign promises on issues such as inflation, affordability, and avoiding new military conflicts. He suggested some now feel those expectations have not been fully met, contributing to the decline in support.
The poll also found a modest decrease among Republican voters. While Trump’s approval within the party remains positive, net approval fell from +64% to +58%, a change Leff said may reflect reduced enthusiasm rather than a shift in party loyalty. He noted that this could have implications for voter turnout in future elections.
Among independent voters, support also weakened. Their net approval declined from -34% to -44%, with Leff saying some independents who were initially persuaded by Trump’s economic and foreign policy positions have become more skeptical over recent months.
The surveys questioned more than 1,500 U.S. adults in both January and April and carried margins of error of approximately ±2.5 to ±2.6 percentage points.
In response, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle emphasized that President Trump won nearly 80 million votes in the 2024 election and said the administration remains focused on priorities such as job creation, reducing inflation, improving housing affordability, and advancing its policy agenda.
While the polling points to changing attitudes among several voter groups, public opinion can continue to evolve, and individual polls represent only a snapshot in time rather than a prediction of future election outcomes.
