Seth Meyers Blasts Trump Approval Ratings Worse Than Bush Iraq 2026

Trump approval ratings took a sharp hit in a recent Washington Post poll, prompting Seth Meyers to compare the president unfavorably to George W. Bush during the Iraq war. On Late Night with Seth Meyers, the host dissected the numbers and Trump’s reaction to the 2020 election results, offering a biting commentary that resonated with viewers across the political spectrum.

According to the poll, Trump’s second-term approval rating is the lowest of any 21st-century president, undercutting both Barack Obama and George W. Bush. Meyers pointed out that Bush’s approval hit bottom during the Iraq war, yet Trump has managed to sink even lower. “Trump is doing worse than Bush during the Iraq war – and remember, Bush had a pair of shoes thrown at him,” Meyers quipped, referencing the famous shoe-throwing incident in 2008.

How Trump’s Approval Ratings Compare to Past Presidents

To understand the severity of Trump’s standing, we placed the latest numbers against historical lows. The following table compares approval ratings at similar points in each administration:

Meyers also noted that independent voters are fleeing Trump at a rate not seen since Nixon during Watergate. “That’s a real fucking understatement,” he said, reacting to a CNN host who called the numbers “quite troubling.”

Trump’s Voter Fraud Claims Under Fire

In the same monologue, Meyers targeted Trump’s unsubstantiated accusation that China illegally accessed 220 million U.S. voter files. “This happened in 2020, you say? Man, whoever was president back then must feel like an idiot right now,” Meyers joked. He then mocked Trump’s delivery: “Are you drunk, bro? You sound like you’re 10 beers deep at a frat party complaining about your girlfriend’s besties.”

The Washington Post poll also revealed that Trump’s handling of the economy and trade has faltered, especially after imposing new tariffs on Canadian imports. Meyers linked these moves to the declining approval figures, calling them a “recipe for disaster.”

Key Takeaways from Seth Meyers’ Critique

• Trump’s approval rating is the lowest of any 21st-century president at this stage.
• Independent voters are abandoning him faster than they did Nixon during Watergate.
• Meyers’ humor highlights a growing bipartisan frustration with Trump’s election rhetoric.
• The tariffs on Canada have not helped his economic image.
• Polling data suggests 2024 electoral challenges for the incumbent.

Meyers concluded by urging viewers to pay attention to the numbers: “These aren’t just bad numbers – they’re a signal. If your doctor handed you an X-ray with 27 Matchbox cars in your colon, you’d listen.” His monologue has already sparked debate on social media, with many calling it one of the sharpest takedowns of Trump’s recent performance.

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