Trump made a bold claim about his popularity. The data says otherwise | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew FeinbergThursday 26 March 2026 22:29 GMTTrump claims his popularity at all-time high despite polls showing the opposite in rambling Fox News interviewDonald Trump claimed unprecedented popularity during a Fox News interview, despite multiple recent polls indicating he is highly unpopular with American voters.He cited a CNN poll showing 100 per cent approval within the 'MAGA' faction of his party but dismissed Fox News polls, which showed a 59 per cent disapproval rating for his performance.The Fox News survey also revealed a record low 84 per cent approval among Republicans, a decrease from 92 per cent the previous month.Other polls, including Reuters, placed his approval rating even lower at 36 per cent, while an Associated Press/NORC poll found 60 per cent of Americans believe the war against Iran has gone too far.Voters expressed significant disapproval of his foreign policy, with 62 per cent disapproving of his handling of foreign affairs and 64 per cent specifically disapproving of his Iran policy.In fullTrump claims his popularity at all-time high despite polls showing the opposite in rambling Fox News interviewThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in