Times/Siena poll says president is polling at around 40 per centDonald Trump is suing the New York Times over negative opinion poll. Picture: AlamyBy Danielle de WolfeDonald Trump is suing the New York Times over a negative opinion poll about his leadership. Listen to this article Loading audio...“The Times Siena poll... will be added to my lawsuit against the failing New York Times,” Mr Trump said, taking to his Truth Social platform. “They will be held fully responsible for all of their radical Left lies and wrongdoing!” The legal case follows Trump's first attempt to sue The New York Times for $15bn (£11.1bn) in September 2025 over what he claims was defamation. In response, the New York Times branded the lawsuit “intimidation" and "an attempt to stifle independent reporting".

Source: The Times January 23, 2026 15:55 UTC