Overview
- On Friday, President Trump posted on Truth Social that his approval was “65%, and more,” while linking to a Newsmax column that cited a McLaughlin poll showing 50% approval and 46% disapproval.
- Independent trackers and major poll aggregates continued to show much lower approval, typically in the 30s, with disapproval in the high 50s to mid 60s, contradicting the 65% figure.
- Observers on X and other platforms quickly pointed out the discrepancy and mocked the claim, noting that the Newsmax piece did not provide evidence for a 65% rating.
- Newsmax’s authors argued the president’s standing improved after his Iran ceasefire initiative, but other recent surveys from YouGov and Quinnipiac showed weaker public support for his handling of the Iran situation and other issues.
- The episode highlights how partisan outlets and social feeds are used to shape public perception and could affect Republican messaging and voter outlook ahead of the November midterms.