Trump’s Second Term Faces Growing Dissatisfaction Among Key Demographics

Thu Apr 23 2026 13:20:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A recent AP-NORC poll reveals rising discontent amongst important voter groups, including Hispanic and young adults, impacting Trump's approval ratings.

Following a recent AP-NORC poll, dissatisfaction with President Trump's performance has grown, particularly among Hispanic adults, younger generations, and men. Overall approval ratings have declined notably, with key groups expressing concerns about economic management, immigration strategies, and the state of the economy. While Trump's core supporters remain loyal, there are signs that his second term may not be meeting expectations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A significant number of groups that were instrumental in re-electing Donald Trump to the presidency are expressing a growing dissatisfaction with his current performance, as indicated by a new AP-NORC poll.

Trump’s second term has lost momentum among important voter demographics, particularly Hispanic adults, younger adults, and men. A recent survey of over 2,500 U.S. adults from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that approval ratings from these critical groups are on the decline as they express dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of key issues.

Since March 2025, Trump's approval among Hispanic adults has fallen from 40% to 25%. This decline is indicative of a shift in sentiment that has been occurring over the last year and appears connected to his restrictive immigration policies, which only 25% of Hispanic respondents approve of.

Additionally, younger adults, especially those under 45, have shown increasing disenchantment with Trump. His approval ratings among this group dropped from 39% to 28% in the same period. The dissatisfaction is markedly stronger among younger women, with only 20% approving of his economic policies.

Among men, Trump's approval rates have also seen a decrease, falling from 47% at the start of his second term to 38% recently. Noteworthy is the dim view held by Black men towards Trump's management, as only about 10% approved of his handling of economic issues.

Despite this, Trump continues to maintain a strong level of support among his core Republican base. Approximately two-thirds of Republicans still approve of his job performance, though this number has dropped from 82% since the beginning of his second term.

In summary, while many of Trump's most dedicated supporters remain loyal, increasing dissatisfaction among critical groups suggests that his administration may not be meeting the widespread expectations of broader voter demographics. The future of his administration's support from these key groups remains uncertain as challenges continue to mount.