New poll reveals Melania Trump’s surging popularity

While many recent polls show declining numbers for President Trump, Melania Trump’s popularity has seen a significant uptick.

According to a Gallup poll conducted from December 4 to December 11, a majority of Americans now have a favorable view of the first lady.

“Melania Trump’s favorable rating has risen 17 percentage points since January to 54% as she has become better known in her role as first lady,” Gallup notes in a statement. “In contrast, a majority of Americans continue to view President Donald Trump unfavorably — his current unfavorable rating of 56% is nearly identical to January’s rating of 55%.”

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Gallup does point out that other first ladies have also had higher ratings than past presidents, in part because their roles are less controversial and “more ceremonial.”

However, Melania Trump did recently find herself in the headlines after a friend told Vanity Fair, “This isn’t something she wanted and it isn’t something he ever thought he’d win.”

“She didn’t want this come hell or high water,” the individual also said.

A spokesperson for the first lady later blasted Vanity Fair for suggesting that Melania is anything but thrilled to serve the nation.

President Trump also came to her defense in a tweet.

“Melania, our great and very hard working First Lady, who truly loves what she is doing, always thought that ‘if you run, you will win.’ She would tell everyone that, ‘no doubt, he will win.’ I also felt I would win (or I would not have run) – and Country is doing great!” the president tweeted.

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