Since Donald Trump took office in January 2025, public support for his administration has slipped. According to polling data from the public opinion research company Morning Consult, just 46.3% of registered voters approved of the job Trump was doing as president in early June, down from 49.5% in late January — a 3.2 point decline. Changes in the president’s poll numbers vary within each generation of Americans. For Gen X, the decline in Trump’s approval rating has been even more pronounced than average.

Gen Xers are generally considered to be those Americans born between 1965 and 1980. While fewer in number than Baby Boomers or Millennials—the preceding and subsequent generations—Gen X still constitutes a massive force in democratic politics, comprising tens of millions of Americans. As a cohort, Gen X was once relatively bullish on Trump, with 51.5% of voters in the generation approving of the president at the outset of his administration. As of early June, however, Trump’s approval rating with Gen X stood at just 47.6%, a 3.9 point decline.

Still, for any demographic group, public opinion of the Trump administration varies considerably across the country — and in some states, Gen X voters are far more likely to approve of the job Trump is doing as president than in others.

Using data from Morning Consult, 24/7 Wall St. identified the states where Trump has the highest approval rating among Gen Xers. States are ranked by the share of Gen X voters who approve of the job Trump is doing as president. Survey data used in this story was collected between January and April 2025. All 46 states with available data are included on this list.

Among these 46 states, Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters ranges from 39.3% to over 70%. Perhaps not surprisingly, many of the highest ranking states on this list are home to large conservative populations and are places that Trump won by double-digit margins in 2024 — including Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia. In each of these states, over 65% of Gen X voters approve of Trump’s presidency. (Here is a look at the Americans who are most likely to approve of the Trump administration so far.)

On the other end of the list, states where Gen Xers are least likely to approve of the Trump administration tend to be Democratic strongholds that Harris won decisively in 2024. In many of these states, including California, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Trump’s approval rating is underwater with Gen X voters. (Here is a look at Trump’s overall approval rating in every state.)

These are the states where Trump has the highest approval rating with Gen X.

Why it Matters

In the months since Donald Trump took office, his popular support has steadily eroded. Now, the share of registered voters who disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president eclipses the share who approve of his administration. Trump’s approval rating is also now underwater with voters born between 1965 and 1980 — a generation of Americans who, at the outset of the administration, were more likely to approve of Trump’s work as president than those in every other generation with the exception of Millennials. There are many states, however, where the president remains relatively popular with Gen X voters.

46. Maine

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 39.3% (13.8% somewhat approve; 25.4% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 57.8% (17.4% somewhat disapprove; 40.4% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -18.5%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.9%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 52.4% Harris, 45.5% Trump

45. Massachusetts

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 40.6% (20.0% somewhat approve; 20.6% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 55.4% (11.9% somewhat disapprove; 43.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -14.8%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.1%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 61.2% Harris, 36.0% Trump

44. Maryland

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 42.3% (17.5% somewhat approve; 24.7% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 52.7% (7.4% somewhat disapprove; 45.3% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -10.5%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 5.0%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 62.6% Harris, 34.1% Trump

43. Rhode Island

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 42.9% (20.8% somewhat approve; 22.1% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 56.0% (12.5% somewhat disapprove; 43.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -13.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 1.1%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 55.5% Harris, 41.8% Trump

42. California

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 43.0% (17.5% somewhat approve; 25.5% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 52.5% (7.8% somewhat disapprove; 44.7% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -9.5%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.5%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 58.5% Harris, 38.3% Trump

41. South Dakota

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 43.2% (18.0% somewhat approve; 25.2% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 54.6% (7.5% somewhat disapprove; 47.2% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -11.4%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.2%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 34.2% Harris, 63.4% Trump

40. New York

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 44.6% (19.2% somewhat approve; 25.4% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 51.0% (9.6% somewhat disapprove; 41.4% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -6.4%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.4%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 55.9% Harris, 43.3% Trump

39. New Mexico

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 44.8% (18.3% somewhat approve; 26.5% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 51.3% (6.2% somewhat disapprove; 45.2% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -6.5%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.8%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 51.9% Harris, 45.9% Trump

38. Oregon

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 45.2% (18.6% somewhat approve; 26.6% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 50.2% (5.2% somewhat disapprove; 45.1% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -5.0%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.5%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 55.3% Harris, 41.0% Trump

37. Wisconsin

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 46.5% (18.8% somewhat approve; 27.8% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 50.9% (7.7% somewhat disapprove; 43.2% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -4.3%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.6%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 48.8% Harris, 49.7% Trump

36. Connecticut

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 47.0% (15.2% somewhat approve; 31.8% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 48.9% (10.4% somewhat disapprove; 38.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -1.9%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.1%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 56.4% Harris, 41.9% Trump

35. Washington

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 47.6% (17.4% somewhat approve; 30.2% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 50.4% (8.3% somewhat disapprove; 42.1% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: -2.8%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.0%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 57.2% Harris, 39.0% Trump

34. Virginia

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 48.9% (18.0% somewhat approve; 30.9% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 47.5% (9.1% somewhat disapprove; 38.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +1.4%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.5%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 51.8% Harris, 46.1% Trump

33. New Hampshire

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 49.2% (19.9% somewhat approve; 29.3% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 48.1% (9.5% somewhat disapprove; 38.6% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +1.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.7%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 50.7% Harris, 47.9% Trump

32. Illinois

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 49.5% (21.0% somewhat approve; 28.5% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 46.2% (7.1% somewhat disapprove; 39.0% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +3.3%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.3%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 54.4% Harris, 43.5% Trump

31. Colorado

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 49.5% (21.5% somewhat approve; 28.0% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 47.4% (9.3% somewhat disapprove; 38.1% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +2.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.1%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 54.1% Harris, 43.1% Trump

30. Minnesota

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 50.5% (21.8% somewhat approve; 28.6% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 44.9% (9.3% somewhat disapprove; 35.6% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +5.6%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.6%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 50.9% Harris, 46.7% Trump

29. Hawaii

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 51.0% (18.8% somewhat approve; 32.2% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 44.8% (10.2% somewhat disapprove; 34.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +6.3%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.2%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 60.6% Harris, 37.5% Trump

28. Delaware

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 51.3% (19.2% somewhat approve; 32.2% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 44.1% (6.0% somewhat disapprove; 38.1% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +7.2%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.5%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 56.6% Harris, 41.9% Trump

27. New Jersey

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 52.6% (21.1% somewhat approve; 31.5% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 44.5% (8.1% somewhat disapprove; 36.4% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +8.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.9%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 52.0% Harris, 46.1% Trump

26. Georgia

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 53.1% (17.7% somewhat approve; 35.4% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 42.5% (9.1% somewhat disapprove; 33.4% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +10.6%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.4%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 48.5% Harris, 50.7% Trump

25. North Carolina

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 53.3% (20.2% somewhat approve; 33.1% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 42.1% (7.4% somewhat disapprove; 34.7% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +11.2%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.6%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 47.7% Harris, 50.9% Trump

24. Pennsylvania

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 53.4% (18.8% somewhat approve; 34.6% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 43.6% (7.4% somewhat disapprove; 36.3% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +9.8%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.0%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 48.7% Harris, 50.4% Trump

23. Iowa

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 53.6% (22.4% somewhat approve; 31.3% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 43.5% (7.1% somewhat disapprove; 36.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +10.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.8%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 42.5% Harris, 55.7% Trump

22. Nevada

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 53.8% (22.8% somewhat approve; 31.0% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 43.7% (7.8% somewhat disapprove; 35.9% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +10.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.6%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 47.5% Harris, 50.6% Trump

21. Michigan

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 54.0% (20.6% somewhat approve; 33.5% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 41.8% (8.3% somewhat disapprove; 33.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +12.2%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.2%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 48.3% Harris, 49.7% Trump

20. Arizona

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 55.3% (16.0% somewhat approve; 39.4% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 41.3% (10.3% somewhat disapprove; 31.0% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +14.0%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.3%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 46.7% Harris, 52.2% Trump

19. Utah

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 55.5% (20.3% somewhat approve; 35.2% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 42.1% (5.7% somewhat disapprove; 36.4% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +13.4%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.4%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 37.8% Harris, 59.4% Trump

18. Louisiana

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 55.7% (16.7% somewhat approve; 39.1% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 37.2% (9.3% somewhat disapprove; 27.9% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +18.5%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 7.1%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 38.2% Harris, 60.2% Trump

17. Ohio

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 55.9% (20.5% somewhat approve; 35.4% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 40.5% (9.0% somewhat disapprove; 31.6% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +15.4%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.6%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 43.9% Harris, 55.1% Trump

16. Texas

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 56.4% (18.3% somewhat approve; 38.1% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 40.1% (8.1% somewhat disapprove; 32.0% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +16.3%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.5%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 42.5% Harris, 56.1% Trump

15. Mississippi

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 57.0% (15.6% somewhat approve; 41.4% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 38.8% (8.4% somewhat disapprove; 30.5% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +18.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.2%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 38.0% Harris, 60.9% Trump

14. Montana

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 58.1% (21.9% somewhat approve; 36.2% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 37.9% (10.0% somewhat disapprove; 27.9% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +20.3%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.0%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 38.5% Harris, 58.4% Trump

13. Florida

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 58.3% (19.2% somewhat approve; 39.1% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 37.7% (7.0% somewhat disapprove; 30.7% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +20.6%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.0%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 43.0% Harris, 56.1% Trump

12. Nebraska

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 59.3% (15.2% somewhat approve; 44.0% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 37.6% (6.5% somewhat disapprove; 31.1% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +21.7%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.1%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 39.1% Harris, 59.6% Trump

11. Missouri

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 60.1% (22.1% somewhat approve; 38.0% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 36.5% (8.9% somewhat disapprove; 27.6% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +23.6%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.4%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 40.1% Harris, 58.5% Trump

10. Indiana

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 60.9% (23.2% somewhat approve; 37.8% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 36.0% (6.8% somewhat disapprove; 29.3% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +24.9%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.0%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 39.6% Harris, 58.6% Trump

9. South Carolina

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 61.1% (19.1% somewhat approve; 42.0% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 34.6% (5.5% somewhat disapprove; 29.1% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +26.6%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.3%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 40.4% Harris, 58.2% Trump

8. Kansas

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 63.4% (23.5% somewhat approve; 39.9% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 34.2% (4.6% somewhat disapprove; 29.6% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +29.3%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.4%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 41.0% Harris, 57.2% Trump

7. Kentucky

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 64.9% (25.1% somewhat approve; 39.8% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 31.9% (6.6% somewhat disapprove; 25.3% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +33.0%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.2%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 33.9% Harris, 64.5% Trump

6. Alabama

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 67.0% (25.0% somewhat approve; 42.0% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 28.9% (5.5% somewhat disapprove; 23.4% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +38.1%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.0%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 34.1% Harris, 64.6% Trump

5. Arkansas

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 67.6% (19.9% somewhat approve; 47.7% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 29.6% (7.4% somewhat disapprove; 22.3% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +37.9%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 2.8%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 33.6% Harris, 64.2% Trump

4. Tennessee

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 68.1% (23.6% somewhat approve; 44.4% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 28.9% (7.1% somewhat disapprove; 21.8% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +39.2%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.1%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 34.5% Harris, 64.2% Trump

3. Idaho

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 68.9% (21.8% somewhat approve; 47.1% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 29.9% (6.0% somewhat disapprove; 23.9% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +39.0%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 1.2%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 30.4% Harris, 66.9% Trump

2. Oklahoma

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 70.3% (21.2% somewhat approve; 49.0% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 26.4% (5.2% somewhat disapprove; 21.2% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +43.8%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 3.3%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 31.9% Harris, 66.2% Trump

1. West Virginia

• Trump’s approval rating among Gen X voters in state: 71.7% (27.6% somewhat approve; 44.1% strongly approve)
• Trump’s disapproval rating among Gen X voters in state: 23.9% (6.6% somewhat disapprove; 17.3% strongly disapprove)
• Trump’s net-approval rating among Gen X voters in state: +47.8%
• Gen X voters in state with no opinion of Trump administration: 4.4%
• 2024 presidential election results in state: 28.1% Harris, 70.0% Trump

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