President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at the media over recent polling assessments of his first 100 days in office, dismissing them as “fake” in a post on Truth Social.
In a sharply worded message, President Trump wrote:
“The Polls from the Fake News are, like the News itself, FAKE! We are doing GREAT, better than ever before.”
The post comes amid a wave of media reports analyzing public sentiment during Trump’s early months in his second term. Several major outlets, including AP-NORC, have released polls indicating that the nation remains sharply divided along partisan lines.
According to the AP-NORC poll, published last week:
- 68% of Republicans believe Trump is doing a good or great job as president.
- 84% of Democrats say he is doing a poor or terrible job.
- Among all adults surveyed, only about one-third approve of Trump’s performance so far.
- Nearly two-thirds say Trump’s presidency is proceeding “mostly as expected,” whether positively or negatively.
The survey underscores the entrenched political polarization that has defined Trump’s political life and suggests that public opinion on his leadership remains largely unchanged from his first term.
Adding to the scrutiny, a recent report by Virginia Times titled “Trump’s Turbulent Return: A 100-Day Comparison with Biden’s Steady Start” offered a side-by-side look at the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term versus President Biden’s first term. The analysis highlighted contrasts in leadership styles, public messaging, legislative priorities, and polling trends, noting that Trump faces a far more polarized environment even as he aggressively pursues his “America First” agenda.
Trump, who has long criticized traditional media organizations and questioned the validity of public opinion surveys, framed the latest polling as part of a broader pattern of misinformation. Throughout his political career, he has consistently labeled unfavorable coverage and polling as products of “Fake News.”
Despite the poll results, Trump and his allies have emphasized strong support within his core base, pointing to solid fundraising numbers, resilient backing among Republicans, and what they describe as a series of policy successes. Trump himself maintains that his administration is “doing better than ever before,” highlighting recent legislative victories, executive orders, and a continued emphasis on “American strength.”
As the political landscape gears up for the 2026 midterm elections, the debate over the reliability and influence of political polling is likely to intensify — with Trump once again positioning himself in direct opposition to traditional media narratives.
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