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Trump Boasts Polls, Endorsement Streak Ends Amid Low Approval

8/10/2026

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Trump Claims Popularity

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday claiming “Great Poll Numbers” despite low approval.
A New York Times poll on Aug. 3 shows Trump at 38% approval and 59% disapproval.
AP-NORC (July 23), Reuters/Ipsos (July 24-25) and CNN (July) polls each place his approval between 33% and 37% with disapproval above 60%, matching a record low.
An Alabama Civiqs poll reports 53% approve, 40% disapprove and 8% neutral, contrasting national figures.

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Trump Endorsements Falter

U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement streak ended after Rep. Andy Ogles lost in Tennessee on Aug. 6 and Amir Hassan was defeated in Michigan.
Until those defeats, every congressional candidate Trump backed had won.
Republicans protect narrow majorities ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms while Democrats lead the generic ballot by eight points.
Analysts say Republican and Trump favorability are now nearly identical, indicating his endorsement no longer provides a clear boost.

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Trump Claims Popularity

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday claiming “Great Poll Numbers” despite low approval.
A New York Times poll on Aug. 3 shows Trump at 38% approval and 59% disapproval.
AP-NORC (July 23), Reuters/Ipsos (July 24-25) and CNN (July) polls each place his approval between 33% and 37% with disapproval above 60%, matching a record low.
An Alabama Civiqs poll reports 53% approve, 40% disapprove and 8% neutral, contrasting national figures.

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