Schumer’s Trump Smear Falls Apart After Reporter Hits Him With Reality Check [WATCH]

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attempted to seize on negative media coverage of President Donald Trump’s early approval ratings this week, citing polls that suggest Trump’s first 100 days in office received poor marks from the public.

However, Schumer was immediately pressed about his own standing with voters after a separate poll showed his personal approval rating had dropped to just 17%.

At a press conference on Tuesday, Schumer referenced a widely circulated NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll that claimed twice as many Americans gave President Trump a failing grade for his first 100 days in office compared to those who gave him an A.

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“Twice as many people said President Trump deserves a grade of F rather than an A for how he’s handled his first 100 days,” the NPR article stated.

According to the poll, 45% of respondents said Trump deserved an F, while 23% gave him an A.

The poll also noted that 50% of independents gave the president a failing grade, and that only a slim majority of Republicans rated his performance at the top.

Schumer seized on the numbers during the presser.

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“The polls this week show Trump has the lowest 100-day approval rating since they started polling 80 years ago! The lowest!” he said.

But the moment was short-lived. A reporter quickly countered with a separate polling result that reflected poorly on Schumer himself.

“There’s a poll out today that has your approval rating lower than any other Congressional leader at 17%. Are you concerned that you may be a liability for your party?” the reporter asked.

Schumer brushed off the question. “Polls come and go! Our party is united! We’re on our front foot, we’re stepping forward and going after Trump and having real success,” he said.

Schumer: “Trump has the lowest 100 day approval rating since they started polling.”

Reporter: “There’s a poll out today that has your approval rating lower than any other Congressional leader at 17%.”

Schumer: “Polls come and go.” pic.twitter.com/usOrNayI1H

— Liberacrat™️ (@Liberacrat) May 1, 2025

Despite Schumer’s response, the low approval rating poses a potential challenge as the Democratic Party navigates its messaging strategy against a sitting president who remains a dominant force in national politics.

Meanwhile, CNN’s own polling analyst Harry Enten offered a different perspective on Trump’s standing.

Enten noted that, despite some media coverage suggesting weak approval numbers, President Trump’s polling metrics remain strong enough to keep him firmly in control of the Republican Party and politically competitive on the national stage.

CNN’s Harry Enten shows that no matter what polls claim about President Trump’s approval, he’s still far more popular than whatever Democrats are floundering around doing. Every sane American knows this. pic.twitter.com/pBDsCB2hQx

— DeVory Darkins (@devorydarkins) May 1, 2025

Polls from several organizations have shown varying results depending on sample size, question wording, and methodology.

While some show Trump facing continued opposition among Democrat-aligned respondents, other data suggests he retains overwhelming support from Republican voters and has improved his numbers with key voter blocs, including independents and working-class Americans.

The NPR/PBS/Marist poll that Schumer cited comes amid ongoing criticism from conservatives who argue that traditional media outlets often use polling selectively to shape narratives.

Others note that national polling has struggled in recent election cycles to accurately measure support for outsider candidates, particularly in battleground states.

President Trump, who recently marked his first 100 days of his second term in office, has continued to press forward with his agenda, including executive orders on border security, energy, and education.

Despite criticism from Democratic leadership, his administration maintains that polling data does not change the White House’s commitment to policy implementation and legislative priorities.

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