We're Doing Very Well, Our Poll Numbers Are Rapidly Rising, So I'm Firing My Campaign Manager

“Our poll numbers are rising fast,” says the guy announcing he’s firing his campaign manager 🥴 https://t.co/9dEGnwMrm6

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 16, 2020

Donald Trump, July 9, 2020:

I think we are doing very well in the polls. I think, if you look at the different states, I think we are doing very well. We are rapidly rising.*

Trump, July 15, 2020:

This one [2020 election victory] should be a lot easier as our poll numbers are rising fast ...

Associated Press, July 15, 2020:

President Trump is shaking up his campaign team, replacing Brad Parscale as campaign manager with GOP vet Bill Stepien.

Kaitlan Collins, CNN:

Parscale was unaware of the change until a few hours ago, a person familiar tells CNN.

Is it opposite day? pic.twitter.com/D7ffbkxyPO

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 16, 2020

When @Acosta was asked if there's anyone who can stop Trump from making a total ass of himself

"We are down to Koolaid drinkers and next of kin." - Jim Acosta

Koolaid drinkers and next of kin...

Somebody come pick me up off of this floor over here😂😂😂😂😂😂#TrumpIsNotWell pic.twitter.com/RLyO8Zp4ec

— Tommie 💭 (@ImJustTommie) July 15, 2020

*: Nope. An ABC News-Ipsos poll shows a 67% disapproval rating for how Trump is handling the pandemic. Recent national polling places Trump between 8-12 points behind Joe Biden.