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Trump Claims 95% Approval on Truth Social, Reuters Says 35%

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his Republican approval rating reached 95% on Truth Social, calling it a record.
He said the 95% figure surpassed Ronald Reagan’s 86% high approval record.
The poll Trump cited was not identified, leaving its source unclear.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll of the electorate placed Trump at 35% approval, a slight rise.
Trump urged Republicans to attend a Dallas convention, offering $5,000 checks per adult if they retain Congress control.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed his Republican approval rating reached 95% on Truth Social, calling it a record.
He said the 95% figure surpassed Ronald Reagan’s 86% high approval record.
The poll Trump cited was not identified, leaving its source unclear.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll of the electorate placed Trump at 35% approval, a slight rise.
Trump urged Republicans to attend a Dallas convention, offering $5,000 checks per adult if they retain Congress control.