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Trump Denounces Polls Showing Record-Low Approval Ratings Early in Second Term

Facing approval ratings in the high 30s to low 40s, President Trump accuses pollsters of fraud and attacks media outlets for alleged bias.

President Donald Trump leaves the White House to head to Rome
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House on April 27, 2025.

Overview

  • President Trump's approval ratings have fallen to the lowest levels for any modern president at this point in their term, averaging between 39% and 42% across major polls.
  • Trump has labeled polls from outlets such as The Washington Post, ABC News, and The New York Times as 'fake' and called for investigations into alleged 'election fraud' by pollsters.
  • Key drivers of public dissatisfaction include his handling of the economy, immigration policies, sweeping tariffs, and executive orders dismantling government programs.
  • Despite declining overall support, Trump retains strong backing from his Republican base, with many continuing to support his core policy agenda.
  • This marks only the second time since Ronald Reagan that a president has failed to maintain approval ratings above 50% within their first 100 days, with Bill Clinton being the other exception.