Donald Trump has been riding high since taking office for his second term.
But one trusted ally just delivered news that caught him completely off guard.
And Donald Trump unleashed fury on Fox News after one betrayal he never expected.
Fox News poll shows mixed results on Trump’s border success
Fox News released polling data this week that showed Americans split on President Trump’s handling of immigration and border security issues.
The poll found that 53 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s border security performance, while 46 percent disapprove.
But the network didn’t stop there with the mixed messaging.
Fox News also highlighted Trump’s struggles in other policy areas according to their polling.
The outlet reported that 46 percent approve of Trump’s immigration handling while 53 percent disapprove.
Foreign policy showed even worse numbers for the President, with only 42 percent approving and 57 percent disapproving of his approach.
Trump’s overall job approval stands at 46 percent, while 54 percent disapprove according to the Fox News survey.
For a President who has made border security the cornerstone of his America First agenda, these numbers represented a direct challenge to his narrative of success.
Trump has repeatedly pointed to dramatic decreases in border crossings and the effectiveness of his policies in securing the southern border.
But Fox News seemed determined to muddy the waters with polling that Trump viewed as fundamentally flawed.
Trump unleashes on Fox News polling operation
President Trump didn’t wait long to respond to what he saw as another attack from a network that should be supporting his agenda.
Taking to Truth Social Thursday morning, Trump delivered a blistering assessment of Fox News and their polling practices.
"The Crooked FoxNews Polls got the Election WRONG, I won by much more than they said I would, and have been biased against me for years," Trump wrote in his Truth Social statement.
"They are always wrong and negative. It’s why MAGA HATES FoxNews, even though their anchors are GREAT," Trump added.
Trump highlighted the disconnect between the network’s anchors, whom he praised, and their polling operation, which he views as completely compromised.
The President made it clear that this wasn’t a one-time complaint but part of a pattern he’s observed for years.
"This has gone on for years, but they never change the incompetent polling company that does their work," Trump stated.
Trump points to border success numbers that contradict Fox polling
The President didn’t just attack Fox News polling in the abstract – he provided concrete evidence that their numbers don’t match reality.
Trump highlighted the dramatic difference between his border security results and those of his predecessor.
"Now a new FoxNews poll comes out this morning giving me a little more than 50% at the Border, and yet the Border is miraculously perfect, NOBODY WAS ABLE TO COME IN LAST MONTH," Trump wrote.
He contrasted that with the Biden administration’s failures on the same issue.
"60,000 people came in with Sleepy Joe in the same month last year," Trump noted.
This comparison highlights the stark difference between the two approaches to border security.
Under Biden, the southern border saw tens of thousands of illegal immigrants crossing every month.
Trump has implemented policies that have dramatically reduced illegal border crossings in recent months.
But Fox News polling suggested that only a bare majority of Americans approve of this historically successful border security performance.
That disconnect between results and polling is exactly what Trump was calling out in his Truth Social response.
Trump calls Fox News polling operation "fake"
The President didn’t mince words when describing what he thinks of Fox News’ polling methodology and results.
"I hate FAKE pollsters, one of the Worst, but Fox will never change their discredited pollster," Trump declared.
This represents a significant escalation in Trump’s criticism of Fox News operations.
While he has regularly praised the network’s anchors and hosts, Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with other aspects of Fox’s coverage.
The President has a point when he questions why Fox News continues to use polling operations that consistently underestimate his support.
Trump won the 2024 election by margins much larger than Fox News polling predicted.
Yet the network continues to rely on the same polling company that failed to accurately capture Trump’s actual level of support among voters.
Fox News faces pressure from MAGA base
Trump’s criticism reflects broader frustration from his supporters about Fox News’ direction.
The President noted that "MAGA HATES FoxNews" because of issues like biased polling, even though viewers appreciate individual anchors.
This puts Fox News in a difficult position with their core audience.
The network built its brand as the conservative alternative to mainstream media outlets.
But Trump supporters increasingly view certain aspects of Fox’s coverage as no different from CNN or MSNBC.
The polling issue is particularly frustrating because it directly contradicts the obvious success of Trump’s border policies.
When illegal border crossings have dramatically decreased under Trump’s policies, how can a legitimate poll show only lukewarm approval for his border security performance?
Media credibility continues to collapse
Trump’s attack on Fox News polling is part of a broader crisis of credibility facing major media outlets.
Americans have lost trust in polling operations that consistently fail to accurately measure public opinion.
The 2024 election was supposed to be much closer according to most major polls, including those from Fox News.
Instead, Trump won decisively across multiple swing states and even made gains in traditionally Democrat strongholds.
This pattern of polling failures has convinced many Americans that these operations are either incompetent or deliberately misleading.
Trump’s criticism resonates because voters can see the results of his policies with their own eyes.
The southern border is more secure than it has been in decades under Trump’s leadership.
Yet Fox News polling suggests Americans are split on whether they approve of this success.
Trump administration delivers results despite media skepticism
Despite the negative coverage from some corners of the media, the Trump administration continues to rack up significant policy victories.
Border security represents just one area where Trump has delivered on his campaign promises.
The President has also made progress on issues ranging from energy independence to government efficiency.
But media polling operations seem determined to downplay these successes or suggest they’re less popular than they actually are.
Trump’s willingness to call out these discrepancies shows he won’t let media narratives define his presidency.
The American people elected him to deliver results, not to worry about polling numbers from organizations with questionable track records.
Fox News and other outlets would be wise to examine why their polling consistently fails to capture Trump’s actual level of support.
Until they address these fundamental problems, they’ll continue to face criticism from the President and his supporters.
The disconnect between Trump’s policy successes and Fox News polling results raises serious questions about the network’s commitment to accurate journalism.
