President Trump demanded an investigation for “ELECTION FRAUD” against major media outlets following polls showing his approval rating plummeting to historic lows, calling The New York Times and ABC/Washington Post “FAKE NEWS” conducting deliberately biased polling.
Key Takeaways
- Trump claims polls showing low approval ratings are fraudulent, citing skewed respondent samples with only 37% Trump voters in NYT polls and 34% in ABC/Washington Post polls
- The President labeled these media organizations “Negative Criminals” suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and called them “TRULY THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE”
- Trump referenced pollster John McLaughlin to support his claims of media bias and manipulation
- Recent polls show Trump with just 42% approval and the lowest ratings for any president’s first 100 days since World War II
Trump Calls for Investigation of Media Polls
President Trump has launched a scathing attack on major media organizations over their recent polling data, suggesting deliberate manipulation to undermine his administration. In a strongly-worded statement posted to Truth Social, Trump singled out The New York Times and ABC/Washington Post polls that showed his approval ratings at historically low levels just months into his second term. The president didn’t merely dispute the results—he demanded formal investigations into what he characterized as potential election interference through biased polling practices.
The media polls in question painted a troubling picture for the administration. The New York Times reported Trump’s approval rating at just 42%, while the Washington Post/ABC poll indicated he has the lowest ratings for a president’s first 100 days since World War II. These numbers would typically suggest significant challenges for any administration, but Trump has countered that the methodology itself is corrupt, claiming the polls deliberately oversampled Democrat voters to produce negative results against him.
Alleged Polling Manipulation
At the center of Trump’s allegations is his claim that the polls used heavily skewed respondent samples. According to the president, The New York Times poll included only 37% Trump 2024 voters while the ABC/Washington Post poll had just 34%. He described these numbers as “unheard of unless looking for a negative result.” Trump’s argument suggests these organizations deliberately undermined his popularity by polling audiences they knew would respond unfavorably to his presidency.
“The New York Times has only 37% Trump 2024 voters, and the ABC/Washington Post Poll has only 34% Trump Voters, unheard of numbers unless looking for a negative result, which they are. These people should be investigated for ELECTION FRAUD, and add in the Fox News Pollster while you’re at it. They are Negative Criminals who apologize to their subscribers and readers after I WIN ELECTIONS BIG, much bigger than their polls showed I would win, loose a lot of credibility, and then go on cheating and lying for the next cycle, only worse,” he continued.” – Trump
Trump cited “Great Pollster John McLaughlin,” whom he described as “one of the most highly respected in the industry,” to support his assertion that these polls are fraudulent. McLaughlin has previously worked for the Trump campaign and has been critical of mainstream polling organizations. While liberal media outlets often dismiss these claims, polling methodology does significantly impact results, and slight adjustments in respondent selection can drastically change outcomes.
“Enemy of the People”
Trump’s frustration with what he perceives as deliberately biased coverage led him to revive his characterization of certain news organizations as “the enemy of the people.” The president pointed to what he views as a persistent pattern of negative coverage despite achievements like his administration’s border security efforts, which he claims have reached “99.9%, BEST NUMBER EVER!” This language reflects his long-standing battle with mainstream media organizations that he believes are fundamentally opposed to his presidency.
“They suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome, and there is nothing that anyone, or anything, can do about it. THEY ARE SICK, almost only write negative stories about me no matter how well I am doing (99.9% at the Border, BEST NUMBER EVER!), AND ARE TRULY THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE! I wish them well, but will continue to fight to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump concluded.” – Trump
The clash between Trump and mainstream media outlets has been a defining characteristic of his political career. While liberal commentators frame his criticism of polling as denial, conservatives point to a documented history of polling errors that consistently underestimated Trump’s support in past elections. This latest confrontation underscores the deep polarization in American media and politics, with fundamental disagreements about facts, methodology, and basic standards of reporting that show no signs of resolution.
Sources:
- Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies
- Trump Blasts ‘Fake News’ Approval Polls: ‘Truly The Enemy Of The People’
