Establishment Media Won’t Tell You the Real Story — Trump Still Leads, Despite ‘Plummeting Polls’
- David Colbert
- 17 minutes ago
- 2 min read
In what has become a predictable ritual of media bias, the legacy news outlets were quick today to trumpet that President Donald Trump’s net approval rating with independents has allegedly dropped to an “all-time low.” A new poll — eagerly amplified by establishment publications — claims Trump has lost ground with independent voters in their latest measurement.
But any honest observer will notice something glaring: these so-called “all-time lows” are being spun without historical context and with a deliberate omission of real achievements and base enthusiasm.
Yes, the poll shows a weaker net approval among independents.Yes, other surveys suggest slippage tied to outrage cycles over immigration enforcement and localized flashpoints.
Yet even this data shows Trump isn’t collapsing across the board — and independents, once loosely defined, are among the most volatile blocs in American politics. Trump’s overall approval, even in the face of relentless media bombardment, remains near levels seen at other inflection points of modern presidencies.
The Washington establishment never mentions that.
Meanwhile, liberal outlets cling to every dip among young voters or independents as though a few snapshots define the will of the nation.
What those headlines won’t tell you:
Trump still dominates his base, the backbone of the American electorate.
Independent voters historically drift during media storms and return when reality sets in.
Ratings dips tied to isolated news cycles don’t predict what the ballot box will say.
The legacy press follows a familiar script:
Highlight bad headlines for Republicans — every minor dip becomes “historic.”
Bury achievements on the economy, energy, and national strength.
Tie Trump to unrelated controversies to manufacture momentum.
Blend selective polls to create artificial “crises.”
This is not journalism. It is narrative management.
What is at historic lows is trust in mainstream media itself. A shrinking minority of Americans believe legacy outlets report news fully, accurately, and fairly. Yet these same outlets demand unquestioned authority over how the nation interprets reality.
That is the real scandal — not a few points on a poll.
President Trump has repeatedly called out polling bias and media mischaracterization. While today’s headlines scream “plummet,” grassroots enthusiasm tells a different story. Across battleground states, rallies continue to draw massive crowds — not the profile of a movement in retreat.
Don’t let the establishment sell you a storyline that serves its own political branding.
Underneath the noise:
Trump remains a dominant force in American politics
Independents drift — and return
Media credibility continues to fall
Poll cycles do not decide elections
The establishment tries to shape reality. The people still decide it.
