According to an August 2024 survey, 18 percent of adults between 18 and 29 years of age in the United States supported Donald Trump's policy proposal to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. In comparison, about 34 percent 65 and older supported the proposal.
Support for Trump's policy proposals in the United States in 2024, by age
Weekly approval
18-29
30-44
45-64
65 and older
Arresting and deporting thousands of illegal immigrants
33
49
61
65
Easing regulation to allow for more drilling on federal land
35
37
52
59
Banning the teaching of critical race theory in public schools
31
43
46
55
Imposing a 10% tariff on goods imported to the U.S. from other countries
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