US President Donald Trump arrives to speak to troops aboard USS George Washington at Fleet Activities Yokosuka on October 28, 2025 in Yokosuka, Japan. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

When President Donald Trump was asked Tuesday about the subject of a run for a third term in the White House, which is prohibited by the Constitution, he said that “if you read it, it’s pretty clear I’m not allowed to run.” That’s true . But Trump also said two things about his popularity that are not even close to true.

He said, “I have my highest poll numbers that I’ve ever had.” And he said, “I have the best numbers for any president in many years – any president.”

Trump’s approval is down markedly from his second-term peak

In reality, polls show that Americans’ approval of Trump has declined significa

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