CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten reported on Thursday, October 15, 2026, that a Fox News poll indicates a decline in approval for Donald Trump among voters under the age of 30. According to the data, Trump’s net approval rating within this demographic shifted from +3 percentage points in October 2024 to -50 percentage points in the current survey. Enten characterized the 53-point shift as a significant change for a group where the former president previously held positive standing.
The analysis follows the 2024 presidential election, during which Enten noted that voters under 30 favored Trump over Kamala Harris by 2 percentage points on economic issues. The new Fox News poll suggests that current sentiment regarding Trump’s handling of the economy and inflation is a factor in the shifting numbers.
Specifically, Trump’s net approval rating among voters under 30 on the issue of the economy now stands at -64 percentage points. On the specific issue of inflation, the poll found that 9% of younger voters approve of his handling of the matter, while 91% disapprove. Enten stated that these figures represent some of the lowest approval ratings he has observed for any president on a single issue.
A person in this demographic would notice this change reflected in the political climate. With 9% of young voters approving of the handling of inflation, the data suggests that these individuals do not see current federal actions as effective. This level of disapproval could influence how political parties allocate resources for outreach and which economic platforms they prioritize in future cycles.
The effects of these numbers may include changes in how the administration messages its economic strategies to younger citizens. Because the poll shows a reversal from 2024 levels, it establishes a data point that future campaigns may use to adjust their stance on inflation and economic relief. What happens next depends on whether these polling trends persist; however, the source does not list specific upcoming legislative votes or court dates related to these findings. The current data reflects sentiment as of mid-October 2026.