Drudge compares Trump to Carter in approval ratings jab

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by Dominick Mastrangelo
April 22, 2026
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Matt Drudge compared President Trump's approval ratings to those of former President Jimmy Carter.

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Matt Drudge, through the Drudge Report, criticized President Trump by comparing his approval ratings to those of former President Jimmy Carter. The Drudge Report displayed a banner headline stating "Trump approval rating 32 percent," linking to an American Research Group poll. This headline further declared "Matching Carter Lows," drawing a parallel to Carter's low approval during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This comparison represents another public jab from Matt Drudge at the current President, highlighting perceived struggles in public support for the Trump administration.

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