Summary
Donald Trump falsely claimed he had approval ratings of 69% and 71%, despite no public poll supporting those figures.
Recent surveys from Pew, Quinnipiac, Gallup, and others place his approval below 50%, with some showing him underwater.
Trump has a history of dismissing unfavorable polls as “fake” and even sued a news organization over poll results.
Experts suggest his political success relies on maintaining the illusion of widespread support despite declining approval ratings.
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