Trump Claims Higher Approval Rating Than Polls Indicate

President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that his approval rating is 65%, despite public polling suggesting a lower figure. He linked to a Newsmax article that reported a 50% approval rating from a McLaughlin & Associates survey conducted between June 17 and 23, which also indicated a 46% disapproval rate. Trump's assertion of a 65% approval rating does not correspond with any specific poll data. The White House did not provide clarification when asked about the source of this figure. According to The Economist's tracker, Trump's net approval rating is currently at -22 points, with 37% approving and 59% disapproving of his performance. Additionally, a Gallup survey revealed that two-thirds of U.S. adults believe rising fuel costs have negatively impacted their finances, with 17% describing the hardship as severe. Economic issues are becoming a growing concern for some of Trump's key voter groups ahead of the midterm elections.