Trump Officially Launches 2020 Campaign - Here's What the Polls Show and Why He's Rejecting Them

President Donald Trump officially jumps into the 2020 presidential race today with an event in Orlando, Florida. But if recent polling holds true, he has a lot of ground to make up. Former Vice President Joe Biden not only leads the Democratic field, but he holds a 10-point advantage over the president.

"I believe we can win Texas and Florida if you look at the polling data now," Biden said at an event in DC on Monday.

According to a new CBS battleground poll of early contest states, Biden holds a double digit lead against his many Democrat primary opponents, with Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris taking the other top spots.

"I plan on campaigning in the South, and if I'm your nominee, winning Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, believe it or not," continued Biden.

CNN reports the Trump campaign severed ties with several pollsters last week after information of unfavorable internal polls leaked to the press.

President Trump denies the existence of the leaked polls, insisting they are "phony" and that's why he's bothered by them.

"Because it's untrue. I like the truth. You know, I'm actually a very honest guy. If I thought they were correct, I wouldn't be complaining at all," Trump told ABC's George Stephanopoulos.

The polls in question showed the president trailing Biden by double digits in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, and by seven points in Florida where Trump is officially announcing his re-election campaign Tuesday.