‘There is nothing that anyone can do about it’: Donald Trump blames a ‘sad’ reason for why he’s up before most people

No one has ever woken up at the crack of dawn, furiously typing in ALL CAPS on a social media platform, because their life is going great. But here we are, with Donald Trump kicking off another day by yelling into the void of Truth Social.

On Monday morning, Trump logged onto Truth Social to deliver an epic tantrum about recent polling data. Multiple polls — The New York Times, ABC News/Washington Post, even Fox News — have shown his approval ratings hitting historic lows as he nears the 100-day mark of his second term. For context, his approval rating is so bad that even George W. Bush, during the fallout from the Iraq War, looks like a national treasure by comparison.

But Trump, being Trump, didn’t just shrug it off or, you know, maybe reflect on why these numbers are so abysmal. Instead, he went full scorched earth. Not content with just calling the polls “fake,” he accused pollsters of being part of a grand conspiracy to rig public perception against him. He even called for an “ELECTION FRAUD” investigation into these media outlets.

Trump’s fury wasn’t just reserved for the usual suspects like The New York Times or CNN. Even Fox News was thrown under the bus. Trump accused Fox News of being part of this anti-Trump conspiracy, despite the fact that the network has been one of his most loyal allies. Majorities disapprove of Trump’s handling of immigration, the economy, and foreign policy. A staggering 72% of Americans told ABC News they believe his economic policies will lead to a recession. Even a significant chunk of Republicans — 47% — describe his presidency as “chaotic.” That’s not exactly the kind of feedback you want from your own team.

This isn’t the first time Trump has responded to bad news by attacking the messenger rather than reflecting on the message. It’s a tactic he’s employed consistently throughout his political career, from claiming his 2016 popular vote loss was due to illegal voting to insisting his 2020 election defeat was “stolen” despite all evidence to the contrary.

As Trump approaches his 100-day mark with historically low approval ratings, the question becomes whether he’ll attempt to adjust course or simply double down on the behaviors that have alienated so much of the country. If history is any guide, we can expect more early morning rants, more allegations of conspiracies, and more attempts to discredit anyone bearing bad news.