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Melania Trump's Favorability Plummets, Becomes Least Liked First Lady

4/9/2026

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Melania Trump has a net favorable rating of -12, down from +30 in 2018 and +3 in 2025.
CNN analyst Harry Enten attributes the decline to a disconnect, citing her jacket during a migrant facility visit.
The drop makes her the least liked first lady in polling history, trailing Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Her husband, U.S. President Donald Trump, shows declining approval as issues like war in Iran persist.

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Melania Trump has a net favorable rating of -12, down from +30 in 2018 and +3 in 2025.
CNN analyst Harry Enten attributes the decline to a disconnect, citing her jacket during a migrant facility visit.
The drop makes her the least liked first lady in polling history, trailing Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Her husband, U.S. President Donald Trump, shows declining approval as issues like war in Iran persist.