Fact-check analysisVerified as of July 18, 2025Curated by FactVerify
False

Trumps approval ratings are skyrocketing. CNN had a story a day or two ago -- he was at a 90 percent approval rating! There's never been a president that high.

Recent credible polls show Donald Trump's approval ratings around 40-45%, far below the claimed 90% overall approval rating.

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Key Evidence

Verified July 18, 2025
The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

The claim that Trump's approval ratings are 'skyrocketing' to 90% overall and that CNN reported a 90% approval rating is inaccurate. Multiple recent polls from reputable sources such as Gallup, Newsweek, CNN, and PBS consistently report Trump's approval ratings in the range of approximately 39% to 45%. While it is true that among Republicans, Trump's approval can approach or exceed 90%, this is a subgroup-specific figure and not reflective of the general population's approval.

The claim conflates high intra-party support with overall national approval, which is misleading. Additionally, no credible source or CNN report indicates a 90% overall approval rating for Trump at any recent time. Historical data also show no U.S. President has reached a sustained 90% national approval rating.

Therefore, the statement is false due to misrepresentation of polling data and misunderstanding of approval rating contexts.

Primary trail

Verified Sources4

Trump Sees Highest Approval Ratings in Nearly a Year

newser.com
Open source

Trump's Approval Rating Holds As Immigration Support Dips

newsweek.com
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