The worst final popularity rating ever for a first lady belongs to Melania Trump

Much has been written about President Donald Trump’s historically low popularity ratings as he leaves office. But the tarnish on the Trump brand goes beyond the President. Melania Trump leaves the White House with the worst popularity rating for any first lady at the end of her term in polling […] Read more »

Trump, Biden Favorable Ratings Both Below 50%

Heading into presidential debate season, former Vice President Joe Biden edges out President Donald Trump in favorability ratings from the American people, 46% to 41%, while the candidates’ running mates are roughly tied in favorability. Sen. Kamala Harris, running for vice president on the Democratic ticket, is viewed favorably by […] Read more »

Melania Trump’s poll numbers plummet

Melania Trump’s favorable rating has fallen by double-digits, according to a new CNN poll. The first lady, whose favorability stood at 54% in October, has slipped to 43% in just two months. Additionally, 36% of those polled found her unfavorable, a 6-point increase since October. CONT. Kate Bennett, CNN Read more »

Why Melania Trump isn’t as popular as Laura Bush or Michelle Obama

After being sidelined by kidney surgery last month, first lady Melania Trump has been slowly returning to the public spotlight. And Americans like her, for the most part. … Our recently published book “American Presidential Candidate Spouses: The Public’s Perspective” looks into the recent rise in Melania Trump’s approval – […] Read more »