According to surveys in August and November, 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
Ending taxes on tips
66
64
74
79
Arresting and deporting thousands of illegal immigrants
37
49
56
63
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
31
44
43
50
Pardoning participants in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
27
29
31
44
Revoking the broadcast licenses of media organizations that are critical of Donald Trump
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YouGov. (2024). Support for Trump's policy proposals in the United States in 2024, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1489994/trump-policy-proposal-support-age-us/
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