Trump Gets Good News
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has jumped five points in just one month, with more than half of Americans supporting his tough stance on crime and his decision to put Washington, D.C.’s police force under federal control, according to a new nationwide poll.
Poll Shows Strong Backing for Trump’s Law-and-Order Agenda
The AP/NORC survey found that 45% of Americans now approve of Trump’s job performance, a sharp rise since July. The biggest gains come from his promise to restore order in crime-ridden cities.
More than 53% of respondents say they approve of Trump’s handling of crime, while two-thirds of Americans see crime as a “major problem” in the United States. Nearly 8 in 10 blame America’s large cities, where violence and lawlessness continue to spiral out of control.
Americans Support Use of National Guard to Restore Order
The poll revealed that 55% of Americans believe it is acceptable for the U.S. military and National Guard to support local police in restoring safety. Among Republicans, the support is overwhelming:
- 82% of GOP voters say they approve of federal forces being used to back up local law enforcement.
- 51% of Republicans support federal control of local police departments when cities fail to protect their citizens.
Democrats, however, remain strongly opposed — exposing a deep political divide over how to handle America’s growing crime crisis.
Economy and Foreign Policy Still Divisive
While Trump’s economic approval rose to 43%, up five points from last month, many Americans still say the economy remains in rough shape. On foreign policy, approval dipped to 39% in the Gallup survey — but Gallup also confirmed Trump’s overall approval climbed to 40%, showing continued momentum in public support.
Bottom Line
President Trump’s approval is surging where it matters most: crime and public safety. As urban crime continues to dominate headlines, more Americans are backing Trump’s strong hand and demanding real solutions.
The poll was conducted August 21–25 among 1,182 adults, with a margin of error of 3.8 percentage points.
