US President Donald Trump announced that his approval rating reached 59%, considering that this reflects increasing support for his policies, in a post on his “Truth Social” platform, in which he linked what he described as improved economic conditions and a decline in energy prices.
“Support rate 59%. Prices are falling along with the decline in oil and gas prices. Thank you!”, Trump wrote, before concluding his post with the phrase: “President Donald J. Trump.”
Trump did not specify who conducted the opinion poll on which he was based, nor did he provide details regarding the methodology of the poll or the time period during which it was conducted. The latest averages of published national opinion polls indicate lower support rates than the number he reported, with a discrepancy between the results of the various opinion measuring institutions regarding the popularity of the US President.
Trump’s post came in conjunction with his continued focus on the economic file, as he continues to stress that his policies have contributed to reducing the cost of living and stabilizing fuel and energy prices, considering that this is reflected in inflation rates and consumer spending, at a time when controversy is increasing about the repercussions of the American war on Iran on the internal economic situation in the United States.
During the past weeks, Trump has been highlighting what he describes as his administration’s economic achievements, especially with regard to oil and gas prices, in addition to trade and investment files, at a time when his administration faces political and external challenges, most notably the military escalation with Iran.
This statement also comes amid continuous monitoring of opinion polls that show variation in the assessment of Trump’s performance between public opinion measuring institutions, as results vary depending on the poll methodology and the type of sample, whether it includes potential or registered voters or the general population of adults.
