For weeks, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings remained at a standstill. However, following a series of high-profile victories, momentum appears to be shifting — rapidly. On Monday, Trump’s approval reached 52%, his highest level in months, according to the latest Rasmussen poll of 1,500 likely voters. The same survey recorded a 46% disapproval rate, giving Trump a +6 net positive — a notable recovery from late April, when he was trailing by as much as 5 points.
This shift follows a series of politically charged events that aligned with Trump’s core messaging: a firm stance on immigration enforcement, opposition to deep state overreach, and bold international actions that earned praise from his Republican base. The numbers reflect this change. Just two weeks ago, on April 28, Trump’s total approval stood at 47%, with a -10 approval index. Since then, he has not only regained his footing but surged ahead. The “strongly approve” category, an important indicator of base intensity, increased from 32% to 38% during this period.
Trump’s approval index, which measures the gap between strong approval and strong disapproval, also saw a significant improvement, rising from -11 on April 29 to a neutral 0 on May 12. This suggests that the president is not only gaining support but also solidifying his base while attracting moderate voters.
Whether this trend will continue remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Trump’s comeback narrative is no longer speculative — it is reflected in the numbers. Now back in the White House with a clear mission, Trump has quickly moved to fulfill his America First promises, despite intense opposition from the left and most of the legacy media.
As of late, Trump has formally withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. He also eliminated federal funding for NPR and PBS through Executive Order 14290, citing political bias and misuse of taxpayer dollars. On immigration, Trump recently expedited refugee status for dozens of white South African farmers, citing evidence of racially targeted violence.
