US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans to sue The New York Times following the publication of an opinion poll indicating a decline in public support for his presidency. The poll, conducted in partnership with Siena University, found that only 40 percent of Americans currently approve of Trump’s performance in office.

Reacting sharply to the survey, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, accusing the newspaper of bias and wrongdoing. He claimed the poll would be included in a broader lawsuit against what he called the “Failing New York Times,” alleging that the publication spreads “Radical Left lies” aimed at undermining his presidency.

The New York Times/Siena University poll, released on Thursday, suggests that Trump’s approval ratings have steadily declined a year into his second term. The findings align closely with several other national polls that have reported similar trends, pointing to growing voter dissatisfaction across key demographics.

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While Trump has frequently criticised opinion polls and mainstream media outlets, legal experts note that suing over unfavorable polling results is highly unusual and faces significant legal hurdles. Opinion polls are generally protected as expressions of free speech and journalistic analysis under US law.

The New York Times has not issued a detailed response to Trump’s remarks but has previously defended the integrity of its polling methodology. The Siena poll is widely regarded as one of the most credible surveys in American political journalism, with transparent sampling and data practices.

The episode underscores Trump’s ongoing confrontational relationship with the press, a defining feature of both his presidential terms. As the political climate grows increasingly polarized, disputes between the White House and major media organizations continue to shape public discourse in the United States.

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