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Donald Trump Says Polls Are Rigged As His Approval Rating Struggles

Donald Trump Says Polls Are Rigged As His Approval Rating Struggles

Summary

President Donald Trump has claimed that polls showing low approval ratings are "rigged." Some polls have Trump’s approval rating around 50%, while others show it below 45%. Trump believes these polls are inaccurate, suggesting his actual support is higher.

Key Facts

  • President Trump stated polls are "rigged" as they show his low approval ratings.
  • He cited the Trafalgar Group poll showing a 50.2% approval rate.
  • Other polls, like Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin, show a 42.2% approval rate.
  • The RealClearPolitics poll reports a 43.4% approval rate for Trump.
  • Trump claims his real approval is 64%.
  • Polls affect political strategies, especially with upcoming elections.
  • Trump has criticized polls for allegedly being biased against him.

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