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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM ET · Updated September 23, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET

Columnist warns fake Trump approval numbers are coming

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by PJ Media. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A columnist argues that fake Trump approval poll numbers are coming and will be heavily manipulated. The column ran at PJ Media and was promoted by Instapundit.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 d ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 7 d ago from Instapundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Instapundit 7 d ago
DON’T GET COCKY DISCOURAGED: Fake Trump Approval Numbers Are Coming. Like, REALLY Fake. ↗
PJ Media 7 d ago
Fake Trump Approval Numbers Are Coming. Like, REALLY Fake. ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 23, 9:36 AM ET
7 d ago
PJ Media
Fake Trump Approval Numbers Are Coming. Like, REALLY Fake. ↗
Sep 23, 10:33 AM ET
7 d ago
Instapundit
DON’T GET COCKY DISCOURAGED: Fake Trump Approval Numbers Are Coming. Like, REALLY Fake. ↗
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