Trump Says He Will Sue New York Times After It Releases Poll Showing Significant Drop in Approval Rating

The president says ‘fake’ polling should be a ‘criminal offense.’

President Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 21, 2026 at Davos, Switzerland. — President Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 21, 2026 at Davos, Switzerland. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

MATTHEW RICE

Jan 22, 2026, 01:27 PM ET