President Donald Trump has issued a fiery statement after new approval ratings revealed what Americans really think of him.
This month, AP-NORC conducted a poll, and it found that about 4 in 10 US adults approve of Trump’s performance as president.
More specifically, 62% of respondents disapproved of his handling of the economy, 61% disapproved of his immigration policies, and a majority, 59%, held an unfavorable opinion of the president.
Additionally, a separate poll by the New York Times and Siena University further highlights the public’s discontent, with 49% of respondents feeling that the country is worse off compared to the previous year, while just 32% believe the nation is better off.
Trump’s Furious Response to Polling Data
In reaction to these unfavorable results, the president released a scathing statement on Truth Social, calling the results “fake and fraudulent".
He accused media outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and ABC of pushing biased narratives during the 2020 election, despite his claims of winning the popular vote and all seven swing states.
Trump’s attack on polling also extended to conservative outlets like Fox News and The Wall Street Journal.
"Something has to be done about Fraudulent Polling," he continued.
"Even the Polls of Fox News and The Wall Street Journal have been, over the years, terrible! There are great Pollsters that called the Election right, but the Media does not want to use them in any way, shape, or form."
"Isn’t it sad what has happened to American Journalism, but I am going to do everything possible to keep this Polling SCAM from moving forward!" he concluded.
The ICE Shooting of Alex Pretti and Growing Backlash
As Trump’s approval ratings sink, his administration faces mounting criticism over the fatal ICE shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Pretti was killed by federal immigration agents, just weeks after another ICE officer killed 37-year-old Renee Good in the same city.
The deaths have sparked widespread protests in the state and an outcry from both the public and lawmakers, including members of Trump’s own party.
The response from White House officials, particularly Trump adviser Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, prompted fierce backlash from Pretti’s family, Democrats, and even some Republicans.
In an effort to distance himself from these comments, Trump described the incident as “very unfortunate" but said Petti, who had a legally registered firearm, shouldn't have been "carrying a gun," per BBC News.
In response to the escalating situation in Minneapolis, Trump has called for “de-escalation” of federal immigration operations in the city, though he insisted that this was not a “pullback,” but rather a “change” in strategy.
The president's comments came after discussions with Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who Trump said shared his concerns.