CNN Analyst Reports Decline in Trump's Approval Among Millennials

<figure><img alt="US President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally for Republican US Senate candidate Ken Paxton at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, US, October 7, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci" src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/UU2SBKJCZVHZHLO64FLLE2JPAQ.JPG?auth=0e7355c72f08fbc85879c427c3d09c108619531db5106236fe2298b0b8069512&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4400&amp;height=2475" /><figcaption>REUTERS/Evan Vucci</figcaption></figure><p>President Donald Trump is reported to have a negative approval rating among millennials, according to Harry Enten, CNN's chief data analyst. During a segment on CNN’s <i>News Central</i> on October 6, 2026, Enten noted that Trump's net approval rating among voters aged 30 to 44 has dropped significantly from +5 to -36 over the past year.</p><p>Enten attributed this decline to economic factors, stating that Trump is facing substantial criticism regarding his handling of the economy. In 2024, his net approval rating for economic management was +36, but it has now fallen to -37.</p><p>Enten remarked, "The reason he did so well with millennials back in 2024 was because they looked back at the economy during the Trump years and gave it two thumbs up. But now the Siskel and Ebert is two thumbs down, moving away from the president of the United States on the key issue of the day, the economy."</p><p>Current data indicates that millennials favor Democrats by 22 points. Enten commented, "This idea that millennials are moving into the Republican camp, they may have been back in 2024, but if you look at it right now in 2026, they are returning to the Democratic fold."</p><p>The polling data suggests challenging prospects for Republicans ahead of the November midterms, with Democrats leading in several key races. A recent Gallup poll indicates that more Americans identify as Democrats than at any point since 2009.</p><p>Trump is currently campaigning in Republican-leaning states to bolster support ahead of the midterms. However, a Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that among voters enthusiastic about the upcoming elections, opposition to Trump serves as a stronger motivator than support for him. Sixty-two percent of respondents expressed excitement to vote against Trump, compared to 36 percent who indicated eagerness to support him.</p>