Trending Now - Stephen Colbert Stunned by 22% of Americans Backing Trump
WHO:
Variety - Stephen Colbert is the host of "The Late Show" on CBS.
TheWrap - Donald Trump is the subject of the poll discussed by Colbert.
WHAT:
Alternet - Trump's approval rating is reported at 31%, marking an all-time career low for him.
Alternet - 76% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of fuel prices.
Alternet - 72% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of inflation.
Alternet - 69% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
Fox News - Trump stood at 41% approval and 59% disapproval in the latest Fox News national poll, conducted from March 20th to March 23rd, 2026.
Fox News - The negative 18-point margin for Trump in the latest poll was an increase from a 14-point margin in the previous Fox News poll conducted from February 28th to March 2nd, 2026.
Variety - A poll indicates that 22.4% of Americans "strongly approve" of Trump.
TheWrap - Trump's approval rating has reportedly sunk to 33%.
TheWrap - On average, 47.2% of Americans "strongly disapprove" of Trump.
WHERE:
Variety - The discussion takes place on CBS's "The Late Show."
WHEN:
Variety - Colbert's monologue occurred on March 31st, 2026.
TheWrap - Trump is set to give an update on the conflict in Iran on April 1st, 2026.
WHY:
Fox News - White House spokesperson Davis Ingle described Stephen Colbert as a "pathetic train wreck with no talent and terrible ratings," following Colbert's comments about Trump.
Variety - Colbert expresses bafflement over Trump's approval ratings despite high gas prices and the ongoing war in Iran.
HOW:
Fox News - Colbert's show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is set to end in May 2026.
TheWrap - Colbert uses humor and direct questions to engage with the audience about Trump's approval ratings.
(UPDATED April 2, 2026 03:51 UTC)
Trump's approval rating has dropped to 31%, marking an all-time career low for him. A recent report reveals that 76% of Americans disapprove of his handling of fuel prices, while 72% disapprove of his approach to inflation. Additionally, 69% of Americans are dissatisfied with Trump's management of the economy.
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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 01:23 UTC)
In the latest Fox News national poll conducted from March 20th to March 23rd, Trump stands at 41% approval and 59% disapproval, marking an 18-point negative margin, which is an increase from a 14-point margin in the previous poll taken from February 28th to March 2nd. Following comments made by Stephen Colbert about Trump, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle referred to Colbert as a "pathetic train wreck with no talent and terrible ratings." It's worth noting that Colbert's show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is set to conclude in May 20th26.
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(UPDATED April 1, 2026 23:13 UTC)
on Tuesday, Stephen Colbert, the host of "The Late Show" on CBS, discussed a recent poll revealing that only 22.4% of Americans "strongly approve" of Trump, while his overall approval rating has dropped to 33%. Colbert expressed his confusion over these numbers, especially given the backdrop of high gas prices and the ongoing conflict in Iran, which Trump is set to address on Wednesday. Using humor and direct questions, Colbert engaged his audience in a lively conversation about the stark contrast between Trump's approval ratings and public sentiment.