President Donald Trump publicly criticized Fox News and its owner, Rupert Murdoch, via a Truth Social post after the network aired a poll revealing his declining economic approval ratings.
The Fox News poll, conducted April 18-21 with 1,104 registered voters, showed Trump’s overall job approval at 44%, down five points from March, and his economic approval at a record low of 38%, with 56% disapproving. The poll highlighted public skepticism about Trump’s tariff policies, with 72% believing tariffs would raise product costs and 55% saying they hurt the economy.
Trump’s outburst targeted Murdoch’s “Trump-hating, fake pollster,” claiming the pollster consistently misrepresented him and his MAGA base. He also criticized The Wall Street Journal, another Murdoch outlet, as “China-loving” and urged changes. This marked only his second attack on Fox News during his second term, escalating his grievances to Murdoch himself.
The criticism followed Fox News’ coverage on “America’s Newsroom,” where correspondent Rich Edson noted voter doubts about Trump’s tariffs, and co-host Harold Ford Jr. discussed small business anxiety over the policy. Other polls echoed the trend: a Reuters/Ipsos survey reported 37% economic approval, and a Gallup poll found 53% of Americans felt their economic situation was worsening, the highest since 2001.
WATCH: @BankofAmerica CEO Brian Moynihan tells Fox News’ @BretBaier the U.S. economy is in “reasonable shape” and while growth assumptions have been lowered this year, he adds: “We don’t expect to see a recession.” pic.twitter.com/Arrq3lTUvK
— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) April 24, 2025
Trump’s reaction reflects frustration with Fox News, typically a supportive outlet, airing unfavorable data. Posts on X showed mixed sentiment, with some users praising Fox for reporting the truth and others accusing the network of bias or fear of losing Trump’s base. Despite Trump’s claims, the polls align with broader economic concerns tied to his tariff rollout, which caused market volatility earlier in April.
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