Fox News poll sends Trump into meltdown mode as approval tanks and loyalty from his base wavers

Donald Trump is outraged after a new Fox News poll revealed that his approval ratings are plummeting and his once-solid and loyal base may be shifting. The president lashed out at Fox News on Truth Social, accusing the network of bias.

Why is Donald Trump furious with Fox News?

The poll released by Fox News reveals rising dissatisfaction among independents and even Republicans. The majority of voters are eight points less satisfied with Trump's performance during his second term, according to a Fox News poll published on Wednesday.

Donald Trump's reaction demonstrates the growing rift between his campaign and the once-friendly network as his support dwindles.


President Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday and called the network's pollsters "always wrong and negative."


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He wrote, “The Crooked FoxNews Polls got the Election WRONG, I won by much more than they said I would, and have been biased against me for years."

Donald Trump stated that MAGA despises the network, and he also hates fake pollsters; "they are among the worst," he continued, as per a report by TNR.

What’s hurting Trump’s approval most?

The majority of voters remain negative about the status of the economy, according to the poll.
The new poll showed his approval rating declining, particularly on inflation, immigration, and foreign policy.

Most voters, regardless of their political inclinations, are unhappy with the president's handling of immigration and foreign policy because of his handling of the anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles and the breakdown of diplomatic talks with Iran, as quoted in a report by TNR.

Is his base starting to turn on him?

Consumers and business owners also began to feel the effects of the president's controversial tariffs. The Federal Reserve only last Tuesday predicted higher inflation.

In particular, Trump's job approval is 30 points lower than his performance on inflation, with only 34% of voters approving of his price-level performance.

Americans are overwhelmingly against the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a comprehensive package of tax cuts and health care "reforms" that congressional Republicans have pushed hard, according to the poll.

The poll indicates that almost three out of four independents and the overwhelming majority of Democrats are against the measure.

FAQs

Why is Donald Trump going after Fox News over this poll?
Donald Trump claims the poll is biased and "always wrong," but it is widely regarded as credible and reflects rising voter dissatisfaction with his handling of inflation and key policies.

What is driving Trump's declining approval?
Voters are critical of his performance on inflation, immigration, and foreign policy. His economic policies and foreign relations mistakes have sparked criticism from across the political spectrum.