President Donald Trump, 79, took to Truth Social on Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, to declare he had reached the highest poll numbers of his political career. This statement was made despite several November polls indicating his approval rating at its lowest since the beginning of his second term.
“I HAVE JUST GOTTEN THE HIGHEST POLL NUMBERS OF MY ‘POLITICAL CAREER,'” Trump stated in his early morning post. This claim contrasts with recent polling data that shows a different public sentiment.
Recent polls offer a more nuanced view of the president’s standing with the electorate. An Ipsos Reuters poll showed Trump’s approval rating at negative 22, while an AP-NORC poll noted a negative 26. Even the right-leaning Rasmussen Reports reflected a negative four.
The president’s challenges span several policy areas. According to CNN data analyst Harry Enten, Trump’s rating on inflation stands at negative 34, a significant drop from his plus three rating at the start of his second term. This decline coincides with voter concerns over the cost of living, a key issue in the November 2025 elections, where Republicans faced significant losses.
Trump has asserted that prices are decreasing sharply, but the facts differ. While some items like eggs and gasoline have seen reductions, grocery prices have continued to climb, according to PolitiFact. This gap between the president’s statements and consumers’ experiences has led to increased public discontent.
In his Saturday post, Trump acknowledged that his economic efforts are not yet fully appreciated, suggesting they will be soon, stating things are “really Rockin’.” He highlighted stopping wars and foreign relations as strengths, along with border security and crime reduction. Data partially supports these claims, with his poll numbers on these topics being less negative, scoring negative 9.6 on foreign policy, negative 3.7 on immigration, and even on crime according to RealClearPolling aggregates.
The president’s online comments became material for late-night television. ABC host Jimmy Kimmel addressed Trump’s approval ratings during his Thursday, November 20 show, discussing a Truth Social post where Trump called him a “bum” with poor television ratings. Kimmel responded by mentioning the timing of Trump’s attack.
Kimmel pointed out that Trump posted at 12:49 a.m. Thursday, just 11 minutes after the show ended on the East Coast, suggesting that Trump watches the program live. The late-night host used this to emphasize Trump’s declining poll numbers with a montage of news anchors discussing his sinking approval ratings.
A Sunday, November 3 CNN poll indicated a 63 percent disapproval rate, marking the highest disapproval Trump has recorded in either of his terms. CNN labeled this period as possibly the worst 10 days of Trump’s second term. An Emerson College poll released Friday, November 7, found Trump’s approval at 41 percent, showing a four-point decline since October.
The Emerson survey highlighted concerning trends for Trump across key demographics. Republican approval fell 12 points to 79 percent, while disapproval among independents increased to 51 percent. These findings have broader implications for the Republican Party in future elections.
The recent government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, added to the challenging political landscape. Democrats lead the generic congressional ballot 44 to 40 percent, while Congress holds a 15 percent approval rating. A Gallup poll conducted October 1-16 showed Trump’s approval at 41 percent and disapproval at 54 percent, confirming a downward trend across various polling organizations.
The GOP faced significant losses on Election Day in November 2025, with the elections serving as an early referendum on Trump’s second term. Democratic campaigns focused on affordability issues, capitalizing on voter frustration with economic conditions. The election results highlighted the gap between Trump’s self-assessment and public opinion.
Trump’s Saturday Truth Social post extended beyond his claim about poll numbers, predicting the economy would soon top his list of strengths. He cited a purportedly highest stock market and falling prices, though economists and fact-checkers have challenged these descriptions. The disconnect between Trump’s portrayal of his performance and independent polling data is likely to continue during his second term.