Trump’s ‘delusional’ claim shot down by reporter: ‘They’re not saying that’

National PoliticsPresident Donald Trump speaks with a reporter as he departs after an event for Olympic athletes, coaches, staff, and representatives from Team USA in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP Photo/Alex BrandonBy Howard Koplowitz | hkoplowitz@al.comPresident Donald Trump faced strong resistance from Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman after boldly claiming, “a lot of people are saying I’m one of the greatest presidents ever.”Trump has routinely placed near the bottom of political experts’ lists of presidents, and his approval rating is currently above water in only 22 states, according to Morning Consult. And even in most of those 22 states, Trump’s approval rating is barely above 50%.The president made the claim during a sit-down interview with Sherman, who asked Trump if he was worried about Democrats winning the House in November’s midterm elections.“If Democrats do take over the House, it’s just going to be investigation mania,” Sherman told Trump. “You know, they’re going to do oversight. They could impeach you again. I mean, do you think they will?”Trump responded: “Well, a lot of people are saying I’m one of the greatest presidents ever.”Sherman stopped him there.“They’re not saying that though,” the Punchbowl News reporter said.Trump was mocked over the claim.“Delusional lunatic,” posted one user on X.“Most people aren’t saying that,” added another. “Most MAGA aren’t saying that. They’re actually very disappointed, and angry, and regret voting for you, and feel politically homeless now. I have been canvassing for my own campaign, and speaking to people all over. I know this for a fact.”Posted a third: “The reporter told him the truth but he’s so mentally ill and full of himself he can’t accept it.”Another user shared a similar sentiment.“Somebody buy that reporter a drink,” they posted.Even this Trump expert was shocked at the president’s comments on Jeanine PirroJD Vance makes case for imprisoning Trump with oblivious take on fraud, critics say: ‘Beyond parody’Trump claims the media just ‘devised’ this word. It’s been used for 116 yearsTexas senator betrayed by Trump slammed for giving shocking reason why Congress can’t stop presidentTrump’s mention of public company sparks speculation he bought its stock: ‘Got to give them a plug’Howard Koplowitz is AL.com's Breaking & Trending Reporter for afternoons and nights. He has been with AL.com since 2015 and has served in a variety of roles, ranging from coverage of Donald Trump's first...