Pollster Matt Towery recently asserted on Fox News that President Donald Trump's true approval rating is significantly higher than what is often reported by mainstream media.
This statement comes in the wake of a Gallup poll released Thursday, which indicated a decline in Trump's approval rating to 37%, with support among independents falling to 29%. During his appearance on "The Ingraham Angle," Towery highlighted the disparity between Trump's actual approval ratings and those depicted by traditional media outlets. He contended that while some surveys suggest Trump's approval is around 30%, the reality is far more favorable for the President.
According to Conservative Daily News, Towery emphasized the influence of bias on polling accuracy, noting that polls showing stronger support for Trump are frequently overshadowed by those reporting lower figures. "Well, it is low. And let me tell you, theres a war that takes place. You talk about the media. Theres one among us pollsters as well. Those of us who poll Trump very well and have been accurate, oftentimes our polls are shunted to the side," Towery stated to host Laura Ingraham.
He further criticized Gallup's current polling methods, stating, "You get like a Gallup poll. Gallup used to be very good at doing presidential approval. Theyre not anymore. They certainly are not with Trump. 38% approval? Thats a joke."
Towery's assertions are bolstered by data from Real Clear Politics (RCP), which reported Trump's approval rating at 47.5% in June. This figure surpasses the approval ratings of former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama at the same juncture in their second terms, with Bush at 45.9% and Obama at 47.1%. Additionally, a recent Harvard University Center for American Political Studies/Harris poll found that a slight majority of voters perceive the economy as "strong."
The uptick in Trump's approval rating aligns with a notable increase in consumer confidence, which surged by 12.3 points to 98.0 in May. This rise was driven by improved expectations for business conditions, job prospects, and future income, gaining momentum following the May 12 U.S.-China trade agreement. Such economic optimism may contribute to a more favorable public perception of Trump's leadership, despite the contrasting narratives presented by various media outlets.
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