Trump issues scathing response after approval ratings show what US really thinks of him 10 months into presidency
Donald Trump has fired back after seeing new approval ratings that show how Americans really feel about him ten months into his second term as president — and it’s clear he’s not happy about it.
According to a new survey released by The Economist, Trump’s approval rating paints a worrying picture for the White House. The poll shows his overall net approval at -17 percent, meaning far more people disapprove of his leadership than approve. The results also show that only 39 percent of Americans currently have a favorable view of him, while 56 percent said they disapprove — a number that continues to rise. Only 5 percent of people said they were unsure.
The data suggests Trump’s popularity is slipping slightly, falling another half-point since last week, as the government remains in shutdown. The Economist noted that this rating is about the same as it was ten months into his first presidency, showing that public opinion hasn’t improved much the second time around.
Statistician Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin poll, which averages data from several polling sources, also confirmed a negative trend for Trump, showing his net approval at -9.5 as of October 27.
As expected, Trump didn’t take the results well. On his social media platform, Truth Social, he lashed out at the polls and accused critics of spreading lies. “After winning THREE elections, BY A LOT, I am now getting the best polling numbers that I have ever received,” Trump wrote, despite the fact that he officially won two — in 2016 and 2024.
He went on to defend his record, boasting about what he described as a booming economy, trillions in new investments, and a strong border. He also claimed credit for ending “eight wars in eight months” and enforcing policies against “men playing in women’s sports.”
Still, Trump offered no evidence to support his claims or to show which polls supposedly favor him. Instead, he blamed “Radical Left Losers” for running what he called “fake ads” and “false polls” that aim to make him look weak. “These are the people that I’ve been beating for years, and am continuing to do so, but by even bigger margins,” he insisted. “These ads should not be allowed to run because they are FAKE!”
Trump’s angry response comes as political analysts note that the polls could signal trouble for him if the downward trend continues. While his loyal base remains strong, growing dissatisfaction among independents and moderates could make the next phase of his presidency increasingly difficult.
