President Trump lashed out at Fox News on Thursday after the network released a new poll showing Americans divided over his performance on immigration and border security despite a slim majority expressing approval.
The poll revealed that 53% of voters approve of Trump’s handling of border issues, while 46% disapprove. However, when it comes to broader immigration policy, the numbers flip: 53% disapprove, and just 46% approve. Trump also received low marks in other key areas on foreign policy, only 42% approve, with 57% disapproving. His economic ratings were worse, with 58% disapproval, and on inflation, just 34% said he was doing a good job, compared to 64% who disagreed.
In response, Trump tore into the network on Truth Social, accusing Fox News of pushing unreliable and biased polling.
“Crooked FoxNews Polls got the Election WRONG I won by far more than they claimed and they’ve been against me for years,” Trump wrote. “They’re always negative, always wrong.”
He insisted that Fox’s polling division has been “discredited” and questioned why the network continues using the same pollsters. “I hate FAKE pollsters,” he said, while still complimenting the network’s on-air personalities. “Their anchors are GREAT, but their polling is garbage. Fox won’t change. Sad!”
Trump’s criticism extended beyond polling. He has repeatedly accused Fox News and media outlets owned by Rupert Murdoch, including The Wall Street Journal and New York Post of unfair coverage during his second term in office.
Although he remains a frequent guest on Fox News and has appointed several former network hosts and contributors to roles in his administration, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with what he sees as insufficiently favorable coverage, particularly as his policies on immigration and foreign affairs dominate headlines.
The latest poll comes as Trump faces growing scrutiny from both parties over his handling of key domestic and international issues. And despite Fox News being a typically Trump-friendly outlet, the president’s fiery rebuke makes it clear: he expects loyalty from allies even when the numbers don’t go his way.