The mainstream media is at it again — claiming President Donald J. Trump is “losing support” and facing “collapse in approval ratings.”
But conservative voters say the truth is far more complicated — and the numbers tell a different story.
According to left-wing pollster Nate Silver, Trump’s approval rating has been in a “free fall,” hitting its “lowest point of his second term.” Silver, who runs the liberal site FiveThirtyEight, said Trump’s net approval dropped from –7.5 to –13 points between October 19 and November 8 — numbers he calls “alarming.”
But the question remains: can Americans trust these same pollsters who were wrong in 2016, 2020, and again in 2024?
Media Spins Polls — Again
Every few months, the same headlines reappear: “Trump collapsing in the polls,” “GOP losing ground,” “Democrats surging.” And yet, when the ballots are counted, Trump-backed candidates keep winning.
Even Silver admits that Trump’s ratings are still about five points higher than during his first term — when he shocked the political world and reclaimed the White House.
Meanwhile, Rasmussen Reports, one of the few independent pollsters left, shows Trump holding a much stronger –8 percent net rating, nearly identical to what he held during previous election upswings.
Trump Responds: “Fake Polls, Fake News — Same Story!”
President Trump fired back on Truth Social, blasting the media for pushing “rigged polls.”
“The Radical Left media keeps pumping out fake, slanted polls to help the Democrats and their far-left allies. The Fake News never changes — corrupt as ever. But as I sit here in the Oval Office, surrounded by the beauty and strength of this great place, I can’t help but smile and say, ‘Looks like I’m still President of the United States!’”
That message — confidence, humor, and defiance — resonates deeply with Trump’s base.
Blame Game Over the Shutdown
Liberal networks like CNN claim the ongoing government shutdown is dragging Trump’s approval “down with the Titanic.” But conservatives see it differently. Trump is standing firm on fiscal responsibility, border security, and stopping reckless spending — the very issues that earned him a second term.
Even Newsweek admitted that “voters may be frustrated, but shutdowns rarely benefit anyone politically.” Still, when it comes to Trump, the old political rules don’t apply.
Bottom Line: Trump Still Dominates the GOP and the Conversation
Despite the media hysteria, Trump remains the most powerful political figure in America. His rallies are packed, donations are booming, and his support among working-class Americans and seniors — the heart of his movement — remains rock-solid.
Polls may rise and fall, but Trump’s America First agenda keeps energizing voters who are tired of Washington corruption, fake news, and political games.
As the 2026 midterms approach, the real question isn’t about Trump’s polls — it’s about whether the media will ever tell the truth about his enduring strength.