Poll Places Melania Trump Among the Least Popular First Ladies in Modern History
February 17, 202698 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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A new public opinion poll has shown that former First Lady Melania Trump ranked second on the list of least popular first ladies in modern American history, slightly trailing Hillary Clinton, who topped the list.
The poll was conducted by YouGov with a sample of 2,255 adults between February 2 and 5, with a margin of error of ±2.6 points, where Melania received a net rating of -16 points, compared to -17 points for Clinton.
The poll was conducted by YouGov with a sample of 2,255 adults between February 2 and 5, with a margin of error of ±2.6 points, where Melania received a net rating of -16 points, compared to -17 points for Clinton.
Mixed Ratings from Participants
The results showed that 36% of participants described Melania's performance as "poor," while 10% considered it "below average." In contrast, Hillary Clinton received similar ratings, with 33% rating her performance as "poor," and 11% in the "below average" category.
First Ladies Maintaining a Positive Image
In contrast, prominent figures in White House history maintained high levels of popularity, including Jacqueline Kennedy, Rosalynn Carter, and Nancy Reagan, who achieved positive ratings of +56, +32, and +25 points respectively.
Political Implications for the Presidential Family's Image
Although the role of First Lady remains largely ceremonial, observers believe these indicators reflect the public's overall impression of the ruling family during their time in the White House, and these results may raise concerns regarding the public image of the political administration.
Comparison with American Presidents' Popularity
The same poll showed that her husband, former President Donald Trump, received negative ratings, with half of the participants describing his presidential performance as "weak." Nevertheless, separate polls indicated a close alignment in approval ratings, with both Melania and Trump at 41%.
The results also indicated that the list of most popular presidents included prominent historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and George Washington, while figures like Joe Biden and Richard Nixon ranked lower alongside Trump.
Slight Improvement Compared to Previous Years
The data indicated a limited improvement in Melania's image compared to polls from 2023, where 39% of participants then rated her performance in negative categories, reflecting a relative change in public perception towards her over recent years.
