Tell the Media: Write the Truth About Trump’s Unpopularity

Donald Trump’s approval ratings are collapsing as Americans increasingly reject the chaos and consequences of his presidency. Polls now show growing public anger over the Iran war, soaring gas prices, economic instability, and a steady stream of corruption scandals tied to the administration and Trump allies. One recent national poll found Trump’s approval rating sinking to just 37%, with large majorities saying the war with Iran was a mistake and that rising costs are hurting their families.

Yet too much media coverage continues to portray Trump as politically dominant or uniquely resilient while downplaying the extent of public dissatisfaction. Coverage often focuses on campaign tactics, personality conflicts, or partisan spectacle instead of connecting the growing economic pain, unpopular war, and corruption allegations driving his decline. When reporting avoids plainly stating that these crises are making Trump deeply unpopular, it obscures political reality.

We call on major news organizations to cover Trump honestly as a president facing broad public backlash—examining how high gas prices, the Iran war, and ongoing corruption scandals are shaping voter opinion ahead of the midterms. The public deserves reporting that reflects the actual political climate, not coverage that normalizes failure and ignores growing discontent.