Trump Dismisses Sinking Approval Ratings as “Fake” After Wave of New Polls

independent voters.AP-NORC: Showed approval on immigration dropping to 39%, down 10 percentage points from earlier in his term. Key Drivers Behind the DeclinePolitical analysts point to several compounding issues driving the recent dip in public sentiment:Economic & Fuel Price Pressures: Persistent inflation and rising gas prices tied to ongoing overseas conflicts have eroded the Republican Party’s traditional advantage on economic issues. Foreign Policy Skepticism: Survey respondents expressed growing uncertainty over the administration’s long-term strategy in international hot spots, including relations with Iran and South America.Independent Voter Realignment: While conservative base support remains firm at around 80%, independent voters have increasingly voiced skepticism over administration policies. With midterm congressional elections approaching, both parties are watching these numbers closely as control of the House and Senate hangs in the balance.For a quick clip covering Trump’s public statements regarding survey results, watch Trump Claims Polls Are Fake.This short video highlights his direct response to recent public polling data.