Gallup Ends Presidential Job Approval Tracking After 88 Years
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What's Happening
Gallup has ended its regular monitoring of U.S. presidential job approval ratings after 88 years, with a spokesperson citing a strategic refocus. President Trump has accused polling institutes of producing fake or fraudulent surveys, contributing to tensions. The discontinuation marks a significant shift in political polling.
How We Got Here
Lawsuits were filed against pollster Ann Selzer on December 17, 2024, over election surveys in Iowa, marking an early legal challenge to polling practices. By January 2026, President Trump had regularly accused polling institutes of creating fake or fraudulent surveys, heightening scrutiny. On February 11, 2026, Gallup discontinued its 88-year tradition of presidential job approval tracking, citing a strategic refocus, which defines the current polling environment.
Timeline
- Lawsuits filed against pollster Ann Selzer over election surveys in Iowa
- President Trump accuses polling institutes of producing fake or fraudulent surveys
- Gallup discontinues presidential job approval tracking after 88 years
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