Gallup, the public opinion polling agency, will stop tracking presidential approval ratings after almost nine decades, a spokesperson confirmed.

As Donald Trump continues to closely scrutinize polling of his popularity, and publicly lambast media companies that report on unfavorable numbers, Gallup insisted its decision was “solely based on Gallup’s research goals and priorities”.

Trump’s second-term approval rating fell to 36% in December, which is among the lowest ever recorded by the company. The US president started his second term with an approval rating of 47%.

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      “Trump runs FAKE NEWS Polling Company OUT of BUSINESS!!! Relief as MILLIONS take to the streets to PRAISE TRUMP.”

      Probably not far from what the right wing media would report on this. And everyone who consumes this media will believe it wholesale.

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        “I’m the most popular president in history. This has never happened before. I am so popular. It’s really great.”

        The orange turd, likely in a few days or weeks