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Trump Boasts 59% Approval, Polls Disagree, Gas Prices Rise

7/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on 12 July claiming a 59% approval rating.
Polls released the same day show a higher disapproval rating than the claimed approval level.
Critics noted his claim that gas prices are falling contradicts data showing fuel costs rising amid renewed Gulf strikes.
Observers mocked the post as “Trump Delusion Syndrome” and said it reverses his earlier exaggerated policy statements.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on 12 July claiming a 59% approval rating.
Polls released the same day show a higher disapproval rating than the claimed approval level.
Critics noted his claim that gas prices are falling contradicts data showing fuel costs rising amid renewed Gulf strikes.
Observers mocked the post as “Trump Delusion Syndrome” and said it reverses his earlier exaggerated policy statements.