Pollsters And FakeNews Run Psyop As Trump Neers 100 Day Milestone

As President Donald Trump nears the 100-day mark of his presidency on April 28, 2025, a CNN poll has reported a significant decline in his approval ratings, pegging them at the lowest for any president in at least seven decades at this stage. Critics, particularly from conservative circles, argue that this narrative is part of a coordinated psychological operation (psyop) orchestrated by national pollsters and what they term “FakeNews” media outlets to tarnish Trump’s image. They point to the poll’s findings—55% of Americans believe Trump has taken some actions to address national issues, but only 28% think these actions have already started to help—as being selectively framed to highlight negatives, such as the noted decline in support among women and Hispanic Americans, while downplaying any positive sentiment. This framing, they claim, is a deliberate attempt to undermine Trump’s legitimacy and distract from his administration’s early achievements, such as economic stabilization efforts or foreign policy moves like his recent call for Russia to halt attacks in Ukraine.

The allegations of a psyop gain traction among Trump supporters who view the media and polling institutions as inherently biased against the president. They argue that outlets like CNN, which published the poll, have a history of skewing data through sampling methods that over-represent demographics less likely to support Trump, such as urban liberals, while underrepresenting rural and conservative voters who form his base. On platforms like X, users have pointed to discrepancies in polling methodologies, noting that the CNN poll’s margin of error and sample size details were not adequately emphasized, potentially exaggerating the decline in approval. Furthermore, the timing of the poll’s release—just days before the symbolic 100-day benchmark—fuels suspicions of a coordinated effort to create a narrative of failure, especially when juxtaposed with positive developments like the Philadelphia Eagles’ White House visit to celebrate their Super Bowl win, which Trump is hosting today.

On the other hand, defenders of the pollsters and media outlets argue that the data reflects genuine public sentiment, driven by Trump’s polarizing policies and the challenges of governing a deeply divided nation. They highlight that the reported decline in approval, particularly among women and Hispanic Americans, aligns with broader trends of dissatisfaction with specific policy decisions, such as immigration reforms or economic measures that have yet to yield widespread benefits. However, Trump’s allies counter that the media’s focus on these demographics is a deliberate tactic to amplify discontent, ignoring areas where Trump retains strong support, such as among working-class voters in swing states. This clash of narratives underscores a broader battle over public perception, with Trump’s team likely to ramp up efforts to counter what they see as a manufactured crisis, possibly through direct appeals to supporters via rallies or alternative media channels, as the 100-day mark becomes a flashpoint in the ongoing culture war.