Donald Trump has called for investigations into several major news outlets after new polls revealed troubling approval ratings as he approaches his 100th day back in the White House. Following his 2024 election win, Trump will reach the milestone on April 29, but surveys from ABC News, The Washington Post, and The New York Times show widespread public dissatisfaction. An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump with the lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years—55% disapprove of his leadership.
A New York Times/Siena College poll reports just 42% approval, with 66% calling his second term “chaotic.” In response, Trump took to Truth Social to deny the results, suggesting something “deeper—and darker” was at play. He cited pollster John McLaughlin, who claimed Trump supporters were underrepresented, making the data unreliable. Trump echoed this, calling the polls “FAKE” and accusing media outlets like The Times and Post of intentionally distorting the results. He went further, calling for investigations into these organizations for “election fraud,” accusing them of criminal behavior and suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Despite the criticism, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.” Meanwhile, both The New York Times and ABC News defended their polling practices, emphasizing their efforts to accurately reflect voter demographics
