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Trump Brags About 'Great' Polling Numbers Despite Reality Showing The Exact Opposite
HuffPost • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that he has “great” poll numbers, despite most polls showing his approval rating at historic lows.
- Recent averages from The New York Times indicate Trump’s approval rating at 38%, with a 59% disapproval, while an Associated Press/Norco poll placed it even lower at 33%.
- Trump’s approval has declined sharply since late February, coinciding with the beginning of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, with CNN reporting a record low 34% approval in late July.
- Compared to other second-term presidents, Trump’s approval is notably worse, outpacing low ratings of Joe Biden (37%), George W. Bush (37%), and Barack Obama (44%) at similar points in their terms.
- Historically, low second-term approval ratings are common, but Trump’s current standing is among the poorest recorded for a sitting U.S. president.
