Recent surveys reveal a sharp increase in regret among Donald Trump's 2024 voters, with key demographics showing heightened dissatisfaction across policy areas.
Polls Show Rising Voter Remorse
- A YouGov/University of Massachusetts Amherst survey indicates that Trump voters feeling "very confident" in their vote fell from 74% in April 2025 to 62% currently.
- 38% of Trump voters selected less confident responses, compared to 19% for Kamala Harris voters.
- The share reporting "mixed feelings" rose from 8% to 17%.
- In a re-vote scenario, 16% of Trump voters would choose differently, versus 91% of Harris voters sticking with their choice.
Demographic Insights on Regret
- A Strength in Numbers/Verasight poll found 13% of Trump voters regret their vote, double the rate among Harris voters.
- Regret is highest among voters under 30 (17%) and Hispanic voters (16%).
- This marks an increase from prior polls where regret was 6-7% among Trump voters.
Approval Ratings Drop on Key Issues
- A CNN survey shows disapproval among Trump voters on:
- General: 22%
- Immigration: 15%
- Foreign affairs: 25%
- Iran conflict: 28%
- Economy: 30%
- Inflation: 39%
- Gas prices: 45%
- Support among working-class white voters declined from 63% in February 2025 to 49% in the latest poll.
2026 Midterm Election Implications
- If these voters abandon the GOP in 2026, it could trigger a Democratic wave in the midterms.
- The data underscores eroding loyalty among Trump's base, particularly on economic and foreign policy fronts.