CNN anchor Kate Bolduan appeared genuinely stunned on Thursday as new polling revealed the extent of President Donald Trump's loss of support among young men, a demographic that played a crucial role in his 2024 election victory and constitutes a large portion of the UFC fanbase.
Staggering Drop in Approval
During a discussion with CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten about Trump's planned UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, Enten noted that Trump “actually won” among men aged 18 to 30 by 1 point in the 2024 election. However, Enten had an “oh my goodness gracious” moment when revealing Trump's current net approval rating with the same demographic stands at -55 points.
“Oh gosh,” said Bolduan. “I was literally about to ask you if that was a typo.”
Enten responded: “No, that is not a typo. Me and my crack crew spend many hours on those slides and we can tell you that is not a typo.”
“That is a 56-point move against the president of the United States among young men who helped put him over the top in the election and now he is very much struggling with them,” he said.
Possible Motivation for UFC Event
Enten suggested the polling could help explain Trump's decision to host a major UFC event at the White House: “Maybe that’s part of the reason why he wants to put on an event like this, to try and connect with some of them.”
The analysis highlights a dramatic shift in sentiment among a key voting bloc, raising questions about Trump's appeal ahead of future elections.
