Overview

• On Truth Social, President Trump asserted he has his highest approval ever, claiming figures in the 60s and even 70s.
• The RealClearPolling average places his job approval around 46% with about 51% disapproval, leaving him net negative.
• Nate Silver’s aggregator pegs his approval near 44%, which Silver says is worse than any other president at this point in their terms.
• Gallup’s July survey found a 37% approval rating overall, with independents driving the decline and weak marks on immigration and the economy.
• MSNBC’s analysis argues the inflated popularity claims serve a narrative of broad mandate, noting Trump also said, “Maybe we’d like a dictator.”