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Multiple major polling organizations in May 2026 show President Trump's approval rating has fallen to record or near-record lows across both of his terms, directly contradicting the claim that his popularity is rising. While one poll noted a minor recent uptick from a historic low, the overwhelming consensus across trackers shows a sharp downward trend.
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President Trump's popularity is rising.False. As of late May 2026, multiple major polls (Economist/YouGov, Quinnipiac, Emerson College, AP-NORC, American Research Group) show his approval rating hovering in the low-to-mid 30s. Several pollsters recorded their lowest figures for his presidency during this period, with net approval deteriorating sharply from roughly -6 in March 2025 to -34 in May 2026.
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Liberals are lying about his popularity.Opinion/Unverifiable. This is a subjective political accusation. However, the factual premise it relies on—that his popularity is rising and being misrepresented—is contradicted by publicly available, non-partisan polling data from numerous independent organizations.
Caveats
Approval ratings naturally fluctuate week-to-week. One poll (AP-NORC) did show a slight 4-point increase from a mid-April record low, but this was an isolated data point within a broader, well-documented downward trend. The post does not specify a timeframe, but current data as of May 30, 2026, strongly refutes the claim.
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False. Multiple independent polls from May 2026 show President Trump's approval rating has dropped to record lows, contradicting claims that his popularity is rising. While minor weekly fluctuations occur, the overall trend across major trackers shows a sharp decline in public support.