President Donald Trump just hit a major milestone in his second term: his job approval rating has surged to 54% — the highest it’s been since he first took office in January 2017. According to the latest poll conducted by DailyMail.com and J.L. Partners, only 46% of voters disapprove, marking a +8 approval margin and a five-point jump in just the last few weeks.
And here’s the kicker — this massive bump came during what many in the media dubbed “stock market turmoil” following Trump’s bold move to implement long-promised tariff hikes. While the D.C. pundits and legacy news outlets were screaming about economic doom, average Americans saw something different: a president keeping his word, pushing for fair trade, and not backing down.
“For all the events of the past ten days, we find the President’s approval rating unchanged and now at its joint highest ever,” said pollster James Johnson.
“Among the noise and criticism, there does seem to be a simple truth: The more coverage there is of Trump’s changes, the more voters reward him for what they see as the pace and purpose that many of them voted for,” he added.
In short, Americans are tuning out the noise. And they’re tuning into results.
A Look at the Numbers
Here’s how support for Trump is shaking out across the board:
- Young voters (18-29): 64% approval — a stunning figure that flies in the face of the “Gen Z hates Trump” narrative.
- Seniors (65+): 54% approval.
- Middle-aged groups (30-49 and 50-64): 52% and 51% respectively.
- Hispanics: 46% approve vs. 43% disapprove — a major win for Trump’s America First agenda.
- Independents: 48% approve — a crucial voting bloc heading into 2026.
These aren’t just numbers — they’re proof that Trump’s leadership is resonating across demographics, even in areas where the media insists he’s losing ground.
Voters Are Tuning Out the Regime Media
Despite a full-blown, coordinated media assault — from wall-to-wall negative coverage on tariffs, the so-called “SignalGate” episode, and attacks over immigration enforcement — Americans aren’t buying it anymore. They’re sick of the spin. They’re seeing through the lies.
Let’s be honest — the mainstream media has long abandoned journalism for activism. But now, the public isn’t just skeptical… they’re rejecting it altogether.
“Normal people have tuned it all out. Voters refuse to be manipulated by the discredited media any longer,” the report concludes.
In fact, just last month, Trump’s numbers were slightly underwater — 49% approval to 51% disapproval. Now, he’s sitting comfortably at 54-46. That kind of turnaround isn’t an accident — it’s the result of clear, decisive action and a president unafraid to lead.
Americans Want Change — And Real Leadership
Before Trump took office, more than two-thirds of Americans believed the country was on the wrong track. And after years of weak leadership, open borders, globalist trade deals, and crumbling faith in the system, people had enough.
Now, they see a man in the White House who doesn’t flinch, who puts America first, and who doesn’t care what CNN or The New York Times says about him.
While the left whines about “muh norms” and pearl-clutches over Trump’s deportation of illegal alien gang members, real Americans are cheering on results.
Trump is proving that bold, unapologetic leadership still matters — and the polls are backing it up.
