Presidentย Donald Trumpย just proved his doubters wrong. The 79-year-old leader is enjoying theย highest approval rating of his presidency, a stunning 55 percent, according to a newย Daily Mail/J.L. Partners poll.
โThis is the highest approval figure we have ever shown for Donald Trump,โย James Johnson, co-founder of J.L. Partners, told theย Daily Mail.
The numbers mark a six-point surge since July, showing that Trumpโs tough stance on crime and steady hand on the economy are resonating with Americans.
Crime crackdown wins over voters
Much of Trumpโs bounce appears linked to his August 11 executive order sending federal troops intoย Washington, D.C.ย to tackle spiraling crime.
The results have been dramatic: violent crime is downย 39 percent, robberies have fallenย 57 percent, and car thefts are downย 35 percentย compared to a year ago.
While some residents protested the federal intervention, the poll shows the majority of Americans back Trumpโs decision, which is proof, supporters say, that heโs delivering on law and order.
Economic momentum adds to the glow
Trumpโs approval has also been buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic numbers. The U.S. economy expandedย 3.3 percentย in the second quarter, inflation remained stable, and consumer spending and personal incomes both rose.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 surged toย five all-time records in August, reinforcing a wave of optimism.
President Donald J. Trump welcomes Polish President Karol Nawrocki to the White House. ๐บ๐ธ๐ต๐ฑ Forging stronger ties & making history. pic.twitter.com/9ClyTLUj7Z
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 4, 2025
Johnson summarized it bluntly:ย โIt might seem surprising, but the news cycle has been ace for the president in recent days: his crime surge in DC is backed by the public, and economic news has been positive.โ
A president who stayed at his post
While many politicians took summer vacations, Trump remained in the White House throughout August, focusing on crime, the economy, and foreign policy. His efforts paid off: alongside the crime drop, he scored a diplomatic win by meetingย Putinย one-on-one in Alaska on August 15 and later hostingย Zelenskyย with European leaders at the White House to push for a Ukraine peace deal.
Now, Trump heads into his upcomingย state visit to the UK on September 17 with fresh political momentum and a commanding approval rating to match.
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โIf Donald Trump came out tomorrow and said he really likes puppies, you would have AOC come out and say: puppies are terrible.โ
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โSo you have Donald Trump who was reduced, murders, carjackings and armed robberies in 14 days in Washington DCโandโฆ pic.twitter.com/UpFgfXZzuv— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 28, 2025
Health rumors fail to stick
Despite online speculation over the Presidentโs health, voters appear unconcerned. White House doctors have confirmed that Trumpโs mild leg swelling is due to a common, benign condition, while bruising on his hand stems from frequent handshakes and routine aspirin therapy.
โWhile overly online Democrats have been excitedly speculating about Trumpโs health, the American public simply thinks heโs getting on with the job and give him a big thumbs up,โย Johnson explained.
Stronger than ever
At 79, Trump is not only defying age, but also political gravity. With crime down, the economy humming, and his approval rating at an all-time high, the President has shown that, love him or loathe him, heโs still very much in command.
