Donald Trump now faces a reality he cannot easily dismiss: a solid majority of Americans say they disapprove of his job performance, even as he insists the country is thriving under his leadership. From inflation to immigration crackdowns and foreign policy stumbles, each controversy has chipped away at the sense of control he tries to project. The latest polls from AP-NORC, The New York Times/Siena, and others don’t just show a dip; they reveal a sustained erosion of confidence.
His response has been to double down. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump lashed out at Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and longtime media foes, accusing them of rigging polls to shape public opinion and sabotage his presidency. By calling “fraudulent polling” almost criminal, he is framing himself once again as a victim of a vast conspiracy. Whether voters see that as strength or desperation may decide what happens next.
