Trump Boasts About Approval While Ignoring Public Discontent, Social Media Post Contradicts Polls
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President Donald Trump once again distorts reality, claiming record-high approval as independent polls show only a third of Americans support his administration.
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday, once again attempting to rewrite reality by asserting that his 'real polling numbers' are at an all-time high, referencing recent tax cuts and employment figures that have disproportionately benefited the wealthy and corporations. He lashed out at media outlets, dismissing their poll reports as 'fake' and labeling them 'crooked and corrupt,' a familiar tactic to undermine accountability and distract from his administration’s failures.
Notably, the president failed to provide any concrete data or sources to back up his claims, relying instead on bluster and misinformation. In stark contrast, reputable surveys from established polling firms reveal a much bleaker picture: an AP-NORC poll released at the end of July shows that only about 33% of American adults approve of Trump’s performance, while a staggering 66% disapprove. Quinnipiac’s findings are similar, with just 32% approval, and even Fox News—typically sympathetic to Trump—reports only 39% approval.
Experts point out that Trump’s reckless foreign policy, particularly the ongoing conflict with Iran, has further eroded public support. The AP-NORC poll indicates a mere 20% of respondents back continued U.S. involvement, highlighting widespread opposition to his aggressive stance. Additional polling reveals that even among Republican voters, support is slipping: a CNN poll notes a 10-point drop over the past year.
Despite overwhelming evidence, Trump continues to accuse the media of fabricating poll results, a baseless charge with no supporting proof. The gulf between his self-serving statements and the reality reflected in independent surveys underscores the president’s persistent efforts to mislead the public and evade accountability.