Trump Rages at NYT Polls: Is 'Fake Polling' a Criminal Offense? | Rising

Trump's Reaction to NYT Polls

• 🎯 President Trump is reacting strongly to a New York Times and Siena University poll showing a majority of Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy, immigration, and foreign policy.
• 🗣️ Trump called the poll "fake" and "heavily skewed towards Democrats," threatening legal action against The New York Times and demanding they preserve records of how the poll was computed.
• ⚖️ He stated that "fake and fraudulent polling should be virtually a criminal offense," a sentiment that the host notes is not how polls or journalism function.

Voter Dissatisfaction with the Economy

• 📉 The poll indicates that 51% of Americans feel Trump's policies have made life less affordable, and 49% believe the country is worse off than a year ago.
• 📊 Moody's Analytics data suggests the typical household is spending $184 more per month than last year, with increased costs for groceries, energy, and medical care.
• 💡 The host argues that voters are experiencing these economic realities daily, and suing pollsters or attacking the press will not address these issues; governing will.

Immigration Policy Concerns

• ⚠️ While immigration is a key part of Trump's campaign, the poll shows only 40% approve of his immigration agenda, with 58% disapproving.
• ⚖️ Among independents, 71% feel ICE has gone too far with enforcement, indicating a potential governing problem rather than just a messaging issue.
• ❓ There's a complex view on immigration, with some polls showing disapproval of anti-ICE protests but also support for ICE enforcement and mass deportations, suggesting a lack of a clear public consensus depending on question framing.

Communication and Messaging Challenges

• 📌 Both hosts agree that Trump is focusing energy on attacking polls and media instead of addressing core issues, a shift from the administration's initial action-oriented phase.
• 🗣️ The "$3 struggle meals" comment by Brooke Rollins is highlighted as a tone-deaf example of political messaging that fails to resonate with people experiencing economic hardship.
• 💡 The consensus is that telling people they shouldn't feel how they feel about economic struggles is ineffective; instead, leaders need to show tangible results and creative, bipartisan solutions.