Vice President JD Vance dismissed concerns about the Trump administration’s declining approval ratings in a recent television interview. Speaking with Fox News host Bret Baier, Vance made clear that he sees little value in modern political surveys.
Vance responded bluntly when Baier asked about the administration’s shaky performance in early polling. “I don’t really care,” he said, referring to recent results showing just 39 percent of Americans approve of the administration.
These approval numbers mark the lowest 100-day rating for a president in the last 80 years. Despite this, the vice president remained unconcerned. “Poll numbers don’t matter,” he said, downplaying the significance of the early negative feedback.
During the interview, Baier highlighted strong ratings on border security. However, he noted weaker results in areas like the economy and overall leadership. Vance pushed back, arguing that most polls today fail to reflect real public opinion.
“In 2025, pollsters struggle to reach everyday Americans,” Vance said. He blamed “mainstream media pollsters” for shaping false narratives in past elections. He recalled how experts widely predicted a Kamala Harris victory in 2024. “They were wrong then, and they’re wrong now,” Vance said.
Vance’s comments came as several news outlets released polls marking Trump’s first 100 days back in office. Many show historic dissatisfaction with the administration’s economic performance and overall direction. Still, Vance doubled down. “Poll numbers don’t matter,” he said again, insisting that real-world results matter more than survey data.
Critics mocked the vice president’s remarks across social media. Some accused him of ignoring public opinion. Others said dismissing poor ratings reflects political arrogance.
Nonetheless, Vance appeared confident. He said the administration would stay focused on policy, not polling. “We’ll keep delivering results,” he said, “because poll numbers don’t matter.”
This bold position signals that the White House may continue to ignore traditional political metrics while pushing ahead with its agenda.
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