Are young voters finally turning on President Donald Trump? Several polls suggest they are—and the shift could have major implications.
The New York Times recently spoke with 11 young voters who backed Trump in the 2024 election but now say they regret their decision. When asked to describe life under Trump, they used words like “aggressive,” “overpowering,” and “reckless.” Frustration ran across his policies—from hard-line immigration stances to the lackluster economy and his handling of foreign conflicts.
In the latest edition of the Times’ “America in Focus” project, Trump voters in their late 20s and early 30s aren’t impressed with his presidency explained why.
Mustafa, a 28-year-old Republican from Georgia, didn’t hold back.
“The way that he’s been handling things recently, dictat