Trump Claims “Real” Polling Numbers Are Best Ever as Independent Surveys Show Record Lows

Trump Claims “Real” Polling Numbers Are Best Ever as Independent Surveys Show Record Lows

Trump insists his approval numbers are the strongest of his presidency, dismissing surveys from CNN, Quinnipiac and AP-NORC that show his rating sinking to record lows ahead of the November midterms.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 4, 2026, 1:50 PM ET

Donald J. Trump declared his AP proval numbers the best of his presidency, dismissing a wave of independent surveys that placed his standing at record lows ahead of the November midterm elections.