A new CNN poll has placed Melania Trump as the second least popular First Lady in US history, with analysts describing her approval rating as 'historically awful'. Her current net approval rating stands at -12, a significant drop from +3 in January 2025.
CNN Senior data analyst Harry Enten remarked that the American public 'really don't care for her', noting her rating is the worst at this point in a presidency. Comparisons with predecessors such as Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Hillary Clinton show they all maintained net positive scores, while Nancy Reagan topped the list at +50.
Enten suggested that Melania's controversial documentary 'Melania: Twenty Days To History' may have contributed to her unpopularity. Released in January, the film was widely panned by critics and reportedly failed to recoup its production costs.
This poll's release precedes a White House address by Melania on Thursday, in which she denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein; however, the poll results are unrelated to her statement.
