Vance Defends Trump Administration’s Early Days

Vice President Vance has defended the first 100 days of the Trump administration, which has seen low approval ratings, stating he “doesn’t care much” about how many votes are involved.

During a Friday appearance on Fox News’ “Special Report,” host Bret Baier questioned Vance about President Trump’s approval ratings.

“The president talks about polls. He’s not thrilled with them, but it is what it is,” Vance remarked.

He downplayed the impact of various investigations, referring to past instances where he faced low voter counts and highlighted a 2024 election poll showing former Vice President Harris being more popular than her election results suggest.

“These days, pollsters have trouble reaching most Americans. They just don’t answer calls, or if they do, they hang up,” Vance noted.

Vance brushed off concerns about the approval ratings, suggesting they shouldn’t be a source of worry.

“Honestly, I think we’re doing well. I’m not overly concerned about polls right now. Politics tends to resolve itself,” he explained. “I have my reservations about these polls, Brett.”

“I also don’t put much stock in them,” Vance added.

“Even if they are valid, if we’re effective and people recognize the results, in three years, they’ll be discussing the excellent work done by Donald J. Trump and J. Vance. That’s what matters to me.”

Vance’s comments come amid dissatisfaction with voter counts from various sources.

Trump has criticized multiple news outlets for reporting on approval ratings that reflect poorly on his administration’s first 100 days.

“They’re negative criminals who have lost a lot of credibility by misleading subscribers and readers after the election. They cheat and lie for their next cycle and even worse, they lose their votes,” he shared online.

According to Decision Desk HQ, 44% of registered voters approved of Trump’s performance, while 56% disapproved. A Gallup poll placed him at 45%, with 60% of voters saying he “has not connected with most people in the country,” according to a Washington Post and ABC News poll.

This approval rating is significantly lower compared to other recent presidents at the 100-day mark, which is often used as a benchmark for evaluating a presidency.

The declining poll numbers are becoming concerning for Republicans who previously supported the Trump administration, especially with midterm elections approaching in 2026.