Key points: President Trump attacked mainstream polls on Truth Social, claiming his "MyREAL" polling numbers are superior without providing any evidence. Independent polls from AP/NORC, Quinnipiac and Fox News place his approval in the low-to-mid 30s with much higher disapproval. His remarks come as his voter ID push stalls in Congress and concerns about U.S. involvement in a widening Iran conflict weigh on public support.
Trump Boasts of 'MyREAL' Polling Numbers, Calls Media 'Fake News' — Offers No Evidence
Donald Trump attacked media outlets over 'fake' polling again Monday (Reuters)
President Donald Trump lashed out at mainstream news outlets on Truth Social on Monday, claiming he has superior "MyREAL" polling numbers while accusing other polls of being "fake news" — but he presented no data to support his assertion.
What he said
"MyREAL Polling Numbers, not those made up by the Fake News Media, are the best they have ever been, and why wouldn't they be with the biggest tax cuts and employment numbers EVER," Trump wrote. He added: "Don't believe the Radical Left's Fake Poll numbers. They are Crooked and Corrupt, just like the Country Destroying Dumocrats are Crooked and Corrupt."
No Evidence Presented
The president did not provide links, screenshots, or any underlying data to substantiate his claim. Established polling organizations across the political spectrum — which have track records for transparent methodology and past accuracy — continue to show Trump with approval ratings in the low-to-mid 30s and substantially higher disapproval.
Recent Polls
- An Associated Press/NORC poll released in late July put Trump's approval at roughly one-third of American adults, with 66% disapproving.
- A Quinnipiac survey conducted over the same period showed 32% approval and 58% disapproval.
- A July Fox News poll recorded a slightly higher approval rating of about 39%.
Political Context
Trump's comments come as his voter ID proposal faces obstacles in Congress and public concern grows about U.S. involvement in a widening conflict with Iran — an issue that has eroded support among some voters, including some who previously backed the president. Analysts say this combination of economic strain and foreign-policy uncertainty helps explain the divergence between the president's claims and public polling.
Pattern Of Response To Polls
Mr. Trump has a long history of denouncing polls as "fake" when they show unfavorable results and accepting or citing them when they show gains. In January he even suggested on Truth Social that "fake polling" should be treated as "virtually" a "criminal offense" — a position that has no legal basis and for which there is no evidence that major polling organizations have intentionally published false data.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
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