Polls · 10/8/2026

Trump’s Turnout Power Puts Polling Accuracy in Focus

Trump can mobilize voters who don’t typically participate in polls—a key issue in NBC News’ discussion of polling accuracy.

Why it matters

Trump’s ability to turn out infrequent voters matters when assessing what election polls capture.

★NBC News’ Sahil Kapur discusses election polling accuracy over the last decade.
★The discussion airs on Meet the Press NOW.
★It examines Trump’s ability to mobilize infrequent voters who don’t typically participate in polls.