Trump Claims 'Highest Poll Numbers Ever' on Truth Social Despite Record Low Approval Ratings

President Trump posted on Truth Social claiming to have received 'The highest poll numbers I have ever received,' attributing it to people liking 'a strong and powerful Country, with the best economy, EVER!' The claim was made without citing any evidence, while multiple national polls showed Trump at second-term lows with approval ratings ranging from 36-39% and disapproval ratings between 56-62%. Specific polls contradicting his claim included: Gallup (37% approval, Feb 15), YouGov/Economist (36% approval, Feb 13-16), Morning Consult (38% approval, Feb 10-14), and Quinnipiac (39% approval, Feb 8-12). Four major polls from early January through early February showed net approval results ranging from 19 to 26 points underwater. His approval among young voters (18-29) had dropped to 25% with 67% disapproving. The false claim contradicted data from eight widely followed poll aggregators showing his approval ratings were near his lowest, not highest, of his career.

"The highest poll numbers I have ever received. Obviously, people like a strong and powerful Country, with the best economy, EVER!" — Posted on Truth Social without citation or evidence while multiple polls showed record low approval ratings