4/11/2019

MEDIA/POLLS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The Fox Business Network issued an on-air correction Thursday [4-11-19] after the network aired a poll graphic — later shared online by President Donald Trump — that incorrectly displayed the president’s unfavorable rating as his job approval rating…The Georgetown Politics poll, as featured on Fox Business network’s ‘Lou Dobbs Tonight,’ showed a 58 percent approval rating for Trump’s handling of the economy and a 55 percent overall approval rating for the president. However, the 55 percent figure actually represents the number of respondents who said they hold unfavorable views of Trump. According to the survey, 41 percent have a favorable view of Trump. Of those polled, 52 percent disapprove of Trump’s job as president, compared with the 43 percent who said they approve…Trump tweeted a screenshot of the incorrect infographic to his 59.6 million followers, adding ‘Great news! #MAGA.’ The president has not taken down his tweet.”

Rebecca Morin, “Fox Business issues correction for botched Trump approval poll,” Politico, April 11, 2019 12:50 pm