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Trump Demands Ban on "Fake" Political Ads Amid Low Ratings

10/27/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump called for a ban on "fake" political ads that misrepresent his polling numbers.
He asserted he won three elections and that his approval ratings were the highest ever, despite data indicating otherwise.
Analysts note his approval ratings are historically low, with Hispanic Americans turning against him.
Remarks followed criticism of a Canadian ad, coinciding with higher tariffs on Canadian goods.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called for a ban on "fake" political ads that misrepresent his polling numbers.
He asserted he won three elections and that his approval ratings were the highest ever, despite data indicating otherwise.
Analysts note his approval ratings are historically low, with Hispanic Americans turning against him.
Remarks followed criticism of a Canadian ad, coinciding with higher tariffs on Canadian goods.