Donald Trump's ‘Real’ Approval Rating, Based on Right-Wing Polling Numbers
President Trump said on Monday in a Truth Social post that his "real" polling numbers are "the best they have ever been."
Recent polls, like those from CNN and Quinnipiac University, have shown President Donald Trump's approval rating at record lows as voter frustration with the economy and cost of living grows. This situation poses a significant challenge for the Republican Party, especially with midterm elections approaching. Trump himself contested these polls, claiming that his "REAL Polling Numbers," not influenced by the "Fake News Media," have never been better.
He cited factors such as tax cuts, employment growth, a secure border, success in Venezuela, Iran's denuclearization, and global respect as reasons for his approval. However, several Republican-affiliated pollsters have also reported Trump's approval rating to be underwater, although some polls paint a more favorable picture for him.
A recent McLaughlin & Associates poll, conducted among 1,000 general election voters from July 15-21, showed 36% of Americans approved of both Trump and his policies, while 13% approved of only his policies. In contrast, 47% disapproved of Trump, marking a shift from August 2023 when 38% approved of Trump's policies and 14% approved of them separately.
Other pollsters, such as Rasmussen Reports, have also shown Trump underwater, with 44% approving of his job performance and 55% disapproving. A Cygnal poll found that 56.1% of Americans view Trump favorably, while 41.9% view him unfavorably, based on 1,500 respondents from June 30-July 1. Despite these mixed reports, Trump's approval rating remains a concern for the Republican Party and could impact his standing among voters in the upcoming midterm elections.
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