Trump Slams 'Terrible' Fox News Polls

President criticizes network's polling data and its chairman Rupert Murdoch

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:55am

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President Trump lashed out at Fox News and its polling data during an appearance on the network's 'The Five' program, calling the polls 'terrible' and saying he 'hates' them. Trump claimed he has spoken to Fox Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch about getting rid of the network's pollster, but Murdoch has not done so. The president's comments come as a recent Fox News poll showed him with a 41% approval rating and 59% disapproval rating.

Why it matters

Trump's criticism of Fox News and its polling data highlights the ongoing tensions between the former president and the conservative media network, which was once seen as a staunch ally. The dispute also reflects the broader political divisions in the country, as Trump continues to challenge mainstream polling data that is unfavorable to him.

The details

During his appearance on 'The Five', Trump said he 'hates' Fox News polls and claimed the network's pollster is 'terrible'. He said he has spoken to Fox Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch about getting rid of the pollster, but Murdoch has not done so. Trump's comments come after a recent Fox News poll showed him with a 41% approval rating and 59% disapproval rating. The president has had a rocky relationship with Murdoch and News Corp, the parent company of the Wall Street Journal, over the publication of a controversial letter allegedly sent by Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  • Trump made the comments during an appearance on Fox News' 'The Five' program on March 27, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who is criticizing Fox News and its polling data.

Rupert Murdoch

The chairman emeritus of Fox Corporation and News Corp, who Trump claims has promised to 'get rid of' Fox's pollster but has not done so.

Fox News

The conservative media network that Trump is criticizing for its 'terrible' polling data.

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What they’re saying

“I hate Fox polls. Honestly, whoever does your polls are terrible.”

— Donald Trump, Former President

“Rupert Murdoch has promised me for years he's going to get rid of your pollster, but he doesn't do it. I don't get it, but your Fox polls are terrible.”

— Donald Trump, Former President

The takeaway

Trump's criticism of Fox News' polling data reflects the ongoing tensions between the former president and the conservative media network, which was once seen as a staunch ally. This dispute highlights the broader political divisions in the country, as Trump continues to challenge mainstream polling data that is unfavorable to him.