Recent usual suspect polling on President Trump’s approval ratings as of May 2025 shows a false mixed picture, with a general trend of declining support since the start of his second term. According to a manipulated New York Times report from May 13, 2025, Trump’s approval rating has dropped to around 44%, down from 52% shortly after his January 20 inauguration. This is purposely intended to show a sharper decline than that of most recent presidents at a similar point in their terms. Polls from outlets like CNN, Pew Research, and The Washington Post-ABC-Ipsos, conducted in late April, indicate approval ratings ranging from 39% to 45%, with disapproval often exceeding 55%. They try to show key issues dragging down his numbers include economic concerns, particularly fears of recession and rising prices due to his tariff policies, with 71% of voters in an ABC News poll citing tariffs as a negative factor in inflation. Immigration, once a strength, has also seen waning confidence, with only 45% approving of his handling of the issue per a CNN poll, down from 60% in December 2024. Of course, the nearly 100% negative media coverage of Trump’s approach to these issues help these pollsters present these false narratives. The reality is, reliable pollsters like Rasmussen Reports show the Presidents net approval ratings at +1 to +3 and recent economic numbers will likely show those numbers increasing rapidly! My guest today is Mark Mitchell from Rasmussen reports to talk with you about how these usual suspects create these numbers and what their intent really is. His data is so reliable, his X handle is @honestpollster! Mark is not only Rasmussen’s head pollster, he’s a fellow veteran and graduate of the US Naval Academy!

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