Trump’s TV ratings stumble

Nearly 28 million Americans tuned in to watch President Donald Trump’s Afghanistan speech, 32% fewer viewers than President Obama’s 2009 Afghanistan speech attracted, according to Nielsen

Viewers across broadcast and cable networks
PRESIDENT TRUMP   PRESIDENT OBAMA

Afghan policy  27.8m
Joint address to Congress 47.7m
Inauguration 30.6m
Afghan policy 40.8m 
Joint address to Congress 52.4m
Inauguration 37.8m
Super Bowl 112.6m

Aug 2017 Feb 2017 Jan 2017 Dec 2009 Feb 2009 Jan 2009 Feb 2016 
Sources: Nielsen, Deadline.com      Pictures: Associated Press       © GRAPHIC NEWS