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Trump Achieves Unprecedented 65% Approval Among Young Americans

Nov 25, 2024, 06:19 PM

Donald Trump's popularity among young Americans has surged significantly, according to recent polls. A CBS/YouGov poll conducted from November 17 to 19 indicates that 65% of adults under 30 approve of Trump's presidential transition, marking a 30-point swing in the 18-30 demographic and 60% approval across the board. This dramatic increase is unprecedented for a Republican and mirrors the popularity Barack Obama enjoyed among youth in 2008. The surge is also reflected in a YouGov poll, where Trump's favorability has jumped nearly 20 percentage points among those aged 18-29 in just over a week, reaching a 57% favorability rating. The shift is highly noticeable on platforms like TikTok and X, where young people are vocalizing their move from the Democratic Party to the right. According to some reports, campus videos promoting Trump have been viewed 3 billion times this semester.