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May 6, 2026
Trump Misrepresents Approval Ratings Among Republicans
- Trump inaccurately states he has 100% approval among Republicans, citing a non-existent CNN poll.
- Recent polls show Trump's approval among Republicans has declined from 87% in January to 80% in March.
- The MAGA movement does not represent 'basically 100%' of the Republican Party, with significant dissent among party members.
2 Sources
- Fact check: No, Trump doesn’t have a 100% approval rating among RepublicansMay 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM · CNN
- Jake Tapper on Trump CNN poll claim: 'Nope'May 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM · The Hill