Gen Z men shift away from Trump, Vox reports
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A Vox article reports that President Donald Trump’s approval rating is declining, particularly among men under 30, a group that supported him by about one point over Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. The article cites a recent CNN poll showing Trump underwater by roughly 55 points with that same group. Vox reporters attended Trump’s June 14 UFC event at the White House and interviewed attendees, including far-right activist Jack Posobiec. According to the article, three main reasons emerged for the softening support: the economy, Iran and Israel policy, and the Epstein files transparency issue. The article notes that most attendees came for the UFC fight, not the president, and that none of the young men interviewed identified as Democrats.
What’s reported
Trump’s approval with men under 30 has collapsed, with a CNN poll showing him underwater by roughly 55 points.
In the 2024 election, men under 30 broke for Trump over Harris by about one point.
Vox interviewed attendees at Trump’s June 14 UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House.
Three reasons for the shift: the economy (prices not lowering as promised), Iran and Israel policy (unexpected conflicts and foreign aid), and the Epstein files (perceived lack of transparency).
Jack Posobiec, a far-right activist, acknowledged the softening and said gas prices are up but coming down.
An Economist/YouGov poll cited in the article found 69 percent of young adults disapproved of Trump’s handling of Iran.
Posobiec stated that stonewalling on Epstein files damages Trump’s relationship with average people.
Key figures
Donald Trump, President of the United States
Kamala Harris, former Vice President (2024 election opponent)
Jack Posobiec, far-right activist
Sources: vox.com
