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Trump touts his ‘real polling numbers’ in paranoid ‘fake news’ rant but offers no proof they exist
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump angrily criticized media coverage and polling data on Truth Social, accusing outlets of fabricating negative polls about his job performance amid stalled voter ID legislation and declining approval ratings due to the war with Iran.
- Independent and respected polls, including those from AP/NORC and Quinnipiac, show Trump’s approval rating around 32-39%, with significant disapproval linked to public dissatisfaction over the ongoing military conflict and economic issues.
- Trump’s approval among Republicans has notably declined, with a CNN poll indicating a drop below 80% amid renewed hostilities with Iran and rising gas prices, marking a significant shift within his base.
- The president’s declining popularity poses challenges for the Republican Party ahead of midterm elections, where Democrats are projected to gain seats in both the House and Senate, potentially taking majorities due in part to Trump’s influence on GOP dynamics.
- Despite Trump’s repeated claims of “fake polling,” there is no evidence that major polling organizations have published false data, and his approval struggles reflect broader political and economic consequences affecting his administration.
