Young Voters Vehemently Oppose Trump, ICE; See Big Risks and Some Benefits to AI The Spring 2026 Yale Youth Poll reveals stark divisions among young voters on key political and technological issues, with overwhelming opposition to former President Donald Trump, skepticism toward artificial intelligence, and widespread criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The survey highlights generational divides in attitudes toward the 2028 presidential primaries, antisemitic beliefs, and the role of AI in society. Young voters, particularly those aged 18-29, expressed deep disapproval of Trump’s leadership. A majority of 57% of all voters disapproved of his job performance, with 68% of 18-22-year-olds and 72% of 23-29-year-olds holding the same view. This represents a significant decline from the Fall 2025 poll, where Trump’s support was stronger among younger demographics. The shift was most pronounced among women under 35, who turned against Trump by 28 points, while men in the same age group showed a smaller but notable increase in support. Despite this, Democrats maintained a narrow lead in the generic ballot, with a 2-point advantage overall. Young voters aged 18-22 and 23-29 leaned heavily Democratic, with margins of +23 and +30, respectively. The 2028 Democratic primary electorate is fragmented by age. Kamala Harris leads with 20% of the vote, followed by Gavin Newsom (19%), Pete Buttigieg (14%), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (13%). Among Democrats under 35, Ocasio-Cortez is the top choice, while Newsom dominates among older voters. Newsom is viewed as the most electable candidate by Democrats, followed by Mark Kelly, Andy Beshear, and JB Pritzker. In contrast, the Republican primary is dominated by JD Vance, who leads with 43% of the vote, compared to Marco Rubio’s 17%.#donald_trump #kamala_harris #gavin_newsom #pete_buttigieg #alexandria_ocasio_cortez
