Washington, D.C. – In a bombshell that has MAGA faithful roaring “fake news,” CNN’s latest SSRS poll claims President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has surged to a record 63%—the highest of either term—just one point shy of his post-January 6 nadir in 2021. Conducted October 27-30 among 1,245 adults, the survey pegs approval at a dismal 37%, blaming the 32-day government shutdown, economic woes, and foreign policy fumbles for the plunge.
Trump, fresh from Asia trade triumphs, dismissed the numbers as “just another hoax” during an Ohio rally Friday. “CNN’s rigged—my approvals are through the roof at 60%!” he thundered, touting a $198 billion September surplus and gas prices dipping below $3. The poll, however, paints a bleaker canvas: 72% deem the economy in “poor shape,” 61% say Trump’s policies worsened it, and 68% believe the nation is “going badly.” Over 80% label the shutdown a “crisis” or “major problem,” with 61% disapproving of his handling—tying Democrats and Republicans in blame at 58% each.
Critics point to the survey’s timing: Released amid SNAP benefits evaporating for 42 million, it captures raw hunger pangs in red districts reliant on aid. Yet Trump’s base shrugs it off. “Joke poll—look at the crowds!” one Ohio supporter told reporters, waving a “Trump 2028” sign. Polls like Morning Consult show approval at 46%, a rebound from July’s 42%, buoyed by 2.1 million deportations and fentanyl seizures up 40%.
Democrats seize the moment. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer crowed: “America’s waking up—Trump’s chaos is toxic.” As midterms dawn, the 63% tagline trends, but Trump’s unbowed: “They hated Reagan too—watch us win big.” In a fractured media landscape, one poll’s “record” is another’s red flag. For Trump, it’s fuel for the fight—disapproval be damned.
