Summary
The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found Trump’s job-approval performance slipping in several key demographic groups that helped propel his 2024 election, even as Republicans remain mostly supportive. The survey of 2,596 U.S. adults was conducted April 16-20 and released April 23, drawing from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel.
Among Hispanic adults, the poll shows a broad downturn in overall approval since March 2025, with dissatisfaction appearing well beyond the most recent swings in costs tied to the Iran war and gas prices. The results also point to declining views of Trump on immigration and on the economy and cost of living. Republicans, however, continue to give Trump comparatively higher marks, including strong approval among MAGA Republicans.
Hispanic adults: approval drops on presidency, immigration and the economy
About one-quarter of Hispanic adults approve of how Trump is handling the presidency in the latest poll, down from about 4 in 10 in March 2025, according to the AP-NORC survey. The article says Trump’s overall approval among Hispanic adults has fallen 16 percentage points since March 2025.
The poll also finds views of Trump on immigration weakening over the same period. It reports that only about one-quarter of Hispanics approve of how Trump is handling immigration, down from 36% at the beginning of his term. The decline is sharper among younger Hispanic adults, with the poll reporting that only 18% of younger Hispanic adults approve of Trump’s performance on immigration, compared with 40% of Americans overall.
On the economy and cost of living, the poll finds similarly low approval among Hispanics. It reports that only about one-quarter of Hispanic adults approve of how Trump is handling the economy, and about 2 in 10 say they approve of his approach to the cost of living. It also says few Hispanic adults, about 2 in 10, describe the nation’s economy as “good.”
Younger adults: declining approval across the under-45 group
Trump’s approval among Americans under age 45 has fallen over the past year, the poll found. It reports that approval slipped from 39% in March 2025 to 28% in the latest survey.
The results show especially low approval among younger women on economic management. The poll reports that only about 2 in 10 women under age 45 approve of how Trump is handling the economy, including 7% of younger Hispanic women approving of his economic approach. By contrast, it says more young men, about 3 in 10, approve of Trump on this issue.
The article also reports a wider age pattern among white adults under 45, with only about one-third approving of Trump’s overall performance, compared with 45% of white adults age 45 or older.
Men: overall approval down since the start of the second term
Among men, the poll found Trump’s approval decreasing since he reentered office. It says approval declined from 47% at the start of the second term to 38% in the most recent poll.
The survey describes additional variation by race within men’s views. It reports that Black men are more likely than white or Hispanic men to disapprove of Trump’s approach to the presidency, as well as his approach to the economy, the cost of living and Iran. The poll says only about 1 in 10 Black men say they approve of how Trump is handling the cost of living, and roughly 2 in 10 approve of how he is handling the economy.
Hispanic men also show lower approval on overall performance. The poll says about 3 in 10 approve of how Trump is handling the presidency, regardless of age, and it reports support is stronger among white men, with about half approving of Trump.
Inside Trump’s GOP coalition: MAGA loyalty remains, but cost-of-living splits appear
The poll finds that Trump continues to benefit from Republican loyalty, but with signs of frustration within the GOP. It reports that roughly two-thirds of Republicans approve of Trump’s job performance, down from 82% near the start of his second term.
It also highlights division on economic issues among Republicans. The poll reports that only about half of Republicans approve of Trump’s approach to the cost of living, and it says a majority of Republicans under age 45 disapprove of him on that issue.
The article reports that Trump’s most robust support comes from MAGA Republicans, including on Iran-related handling. It says about 9 in 10 MAGA Republicans approve of Trump’s job performance and a similar share approve of his handling of Iran. The poll also reports that about half of Republicans, 54%, say they consider themselves MAGA supporters, while among non-MAGA Republicans Trump’s approval is much lower at 44%.
Poll details and timing
The AP-NORC poll interviewed 2,596 U.S. adults, conducted April 16-20, and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.6 percentage points for adults overall, the article said. It was administered as Americans experienced oil price fluctuations and paid more at the gas pump.