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Melania Trump's Popularity Plummets Despite Documentary Success

2/18/2026

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A YouGov poll of 2,255 United States citizens finds Melania Trump has a net approval of -16 and is the second least popular first lady, with 36% rating her 'poor'.
Hillary Rodham Clinton ranks lower at -17 in the poll.
Melania Trump's documentary, released January 30, earned $2.4 million in its second week after a $7 million opening and has not recouped costs despite praise from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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A YouGov poll of 2,255 United States citizens finds Melania Trump has a net approval of -16 and is the second least popular first lady, with 36% rating her 'poor'.
Hillary Rodham Clinton ranks lower at -17 in the poll.
Melania Trump's documentary, released January 30, earned $2.4 million in its second week after a $7 million opening and has not recouped costs despite praise from U.S. President Donald Trump.