Trump Claims Democrats Push “Fake Polls” to Depress Republican Turnout

Trump Claims Democrats Push “Fake Polls” to Depress Republican Turnout

Trump says on Truth Social that Democrats are running “Demoralization Operations” with fake polls, insists the real numbers are strong and claims wins over rivals including Iran.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 24, 2026, 8:16 AM ET

Donald J. Trump accused Democrats of flooding the country with Fake Polls meant to keep Republican voters home. Trump made the claim in a post on Truth Social, calling the surveys “Demoralization Operations.”