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.