Trump to Sue New York Times, over Unfavourable Opinion Poll
Trump to Sue New York Times, over Unfavourable Opinion Poll
President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to sue The New York Times following an unfavorable opinion poll. Expressing deep dissatisfaction, he suggested that “fake” surveys should be treated as criminal offenses. This move intensifies his ongoing friction with major media organizations.
The legal threat followed a New York Times/Siena University poll showing Trump’s approval rating at 40 percent. This decline reflects a broader drop in support during his second term’s first year. The survey noted a shift among young and non-white voters away from his platform.
Trump used Truth Social to link the poll to his existing legal battles with the publication. He stated: “The Times Siena Poll…will be added to my lawsuit against The Failing New York Times. They will be held fully responsible for all of their Radical Left lies and wrongdoing!” He argued that fraudulent polling is a deceptive practice requiring legal consequences.
This action follows a pattern of Trump targeting media outlets through the court system. He has previously filed defamation lawsuits against the BBC, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. While some cases led to settlements, many are seen as a strategy to combat “fake news.”
The New York Times was already facing a $15 billion defamation suit filed by Trump in September 2025. Although a judge initially dismissed the complaint, it was refiled in October. The newspaper maintains that these lawsuits are “intimidation” tactics intended to stifle independent and factual reporting.
Data suggests Trump’s sliding popularity stems from dissatisfaction with the economy and immigration policies. Despite the legal pressure, the Times/Siena poll remains a highly respected political survey. Meanwhile, the President continues to focus on his core base while attacking “legacy media.”
President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to sue The New York Times following an unfavorable opinion poll. Expressing deep dissatisfaction, he suggested that “fake” surveys should be treated as criminal offenses. This move intensifies his ongoing friction with major media organizations.
The legal threat followed a New York Times/Siena University poll showing Trump’s approval rating at 40 percent. This decline reflects a broader drop in support during his second term’s first year. The survey noted a shift among young and non-white voters away from his platform.
Trump used Truth Social to link the poll to his existing legal battles with the publication. He stated: “The Times Siena Poll…will be added to my lawsuit against The Failing New York Times.
They will be held fully responsible for all of their Radical Left lies and wrongdoing!” He argued that fraudulent polling is a deceptive practice requiring legal consequences.
This action follows a pattern of Trump targeting media outlets through the court system. He has previously filed defamation lawsuits against the BBC, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal, among others.
While some cases led to settlements, many are seen as a strategy to combat “fake news.”
The New York Times was already facing a $15 billion defamation suit filed by Trump in September 2025. Although a judge initially dismissed the complaint, it was refiled in October. The newspaper maintains that these lawsuits are “intimidation” tactics intended to stifle independent and factual reporting.
Data suggests Trump’s sliding popularity stems from dissatisfaction with the economy and immigration policies. Despite the legal pressure, the Times/Siena poll remains a highly respected political survey. Meanwhile, the President continues to focus on his core base while attacking “legacy media.”
