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Democrats gain ground with AAPI adults as trust in Republicans fades
AAPI adults increasingly distrust Republicans as Democrats gain on economy and healthcare.
In brief
AAPI adults increasingly distrust Republicans as Democrats gain on economy and healthcare. AAPI adults now trust Democrats more than Republicans on economy and healthcare, with Trump's approval dropping among them. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
AAPI adults disillusioned with Trump
AAPI adults have become more disillusioned with President Trump and Republicans as the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach.
“Where I’m at, it’s went up almost $1.50 (a gallon)”
Trump's economic approval drops
Trump’s standing on the economy has fallen among AAPI adults over the course of his second term.
“About one-quarter of AAPI adults approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president overall”
Economy top issue for AAPI adults
The economy remains top of mind for an overwhelming majority of AAPI adults when considering midterms.
“About 9 in 10 rank the economy as one of the most important issues for the upcoming election”
Healthcare and other issues
About 7 in 10 AAPI adults say healthcare is one of the most important issues for the election.
“Only about half say this about foreign policy, crime, immigration, election fairness or climate change”
Trump's approval falls
Trump’s economic approval among AAPI adults has dropped about 10 percentage points over the course of the year.
“In late 2.024, just after the election, about 4 in 10 AAPI adults had a "somewhat" or "very" favorable view of Trump”
Democrats gain trust on key issues
Democrats have gained a roughly 20-percentage-point advantage on economy and immigration among AAPI adults.
“In a march 2025 poll, aapi adults were evenly divided over which political party would better handle the economy and immigration”
AAPIs split on Democratic Party
About half of AAPI adults have a "somewhat" or "very" unfavorable impression of the Democratic Party.
“About 48% have a "somewhat" or "very" unfavorable impression of the democratic party”
AAPIs concerned about fair elections
About half of AAPI adults say it’s a "major problem" that eligible voters are not allowed to vote.
“About two-thirds see foreign government attempts to influence results as a "major" problem”
Trump's election concerns
AAPI adults are worried about misinformation, legal challenges to election results, and voter suppression.
“About half of AAPI adults are "extremely" or "very" concerned about fake or false information about candidates”
What happens next
AAPI adults will vote in the Nov. 3 midterm elections with concerns about economic and election issues.
“They’re worried about the economy and election integrity as the midterms approach”
The short version
AAPI adults now trust Democrats more than Republicans on economy and healthcare, with Trump's approval dropping among them.
