Amidst ongoing criticism, President Donald Trump has asserted on social media that his “real poll numbers are the highest they have ever been.” This claim has prompted widespread questioning and mockery regarding its veracity.
The statement, shared on Trump’s Truth Social account, expresses gratitude to supporters for these purported high numbers. The post quickly garnered over a million views, eliciting a range of responses online. While some supporters celebrated the claim, critics have voiced skepticism and accused the president of disseminating false information. Others have called for an independent verification of the data.
However, recent polling data contradicts Trump’s assertion. Americans appear increasingly dissatisfied with his performance, coinciding with a period of high gas prices and ongoing diplomatic tensions with Iran.
Several recent polls indicate a significant decline in Trump’s approval ratings. A Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that only 34 percent of Americans approve of his job performance, with 64 percent expressing disapproval. Similarly, a survey by The Economist, conducted between June 19 and June 22, found 39 percent approval versus 58 percent disapproval. RealClearPolitics data, tracking the period from May 29 to June 23, shows an average approval rating of 40.4 percent and an average disapproval of 57.7 percent. This downward trend in approval is suggested to potentially impact his party’s prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump’s approval ratings have reached a new low, even among Republicans, as the midterm elections approach. A Fox News poll from the previous month indicated a significant dip in his popularity, with voters expressing growing pessimism about his handling of critical issues, including the economy and the US involvement in Iran. The poll also noted a decline in support among non-MAGA Republicans, white voters, and rural Americans, reaching the lowest point of his presidency.
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