Trump Defies Critics With Record Approval Surge
Record Approval
President Donald Trump has hit a new high of “55 percent approval,” according to a Daily Mail/J.L.
Partners poll—up six points since July.
The surge has energized supporters and muted critics.
Crime and Economy
Analysts link the boost to Trump’s August 11 order sending federal troops to Washington,
D.C. Crime reportedly dropped sharply, with violent crime down “39 percent” and robberies down “57 percent.”
Meanwhile, the U.S. economy grew 3.3 percent in Q2, with steady inflation and rising consumer spending.
Markets and Diplomacy
The S&P 500 hit five record highs in August. Abroad,
Trump met Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska and later hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, signaling efforts toward a peace deal.
Health and Momentum
Rumors about Trump’s health were dismissed by doctors as minor. At 79, he enters September with record approval,
economic strength, and growing political momentum.
