President Donald Trump’s approval rating has surged to 52 percent as he prepares to address Congress this week per the latest Harvard/Harris Poll reported by Fox News. The survey shows 58 percent of Americans prefer his leadership over Joe Biden’s while 81 percent support deporting criminal illegal aliens and 76 percent back the Department of Government Efficiency’s waste cuts. Additionally 68 percent endorse Trump’s stance recognizing only two genders reflecting strong public alignment with his agenda.
The poll conducted last week highlights Trump’s edge on key issues like immigration where his hardline policies resonate with voters. His push to remove illegal aliens convicted of crimes has won over even some skeptics wary of mass deportations. This comes as border security remains a top concern for Americans per multiple surveys since 2024.
On government efficiency 76 percent approval for DOGE’s efforts under Elon Musk signals broad frustration with federal bloat. The department’s recent 105 billion dollar spending cut has fueled this sentiment easing taxpayer burdens by over 650 dollars per household. Trump’s speech is expected to tout these wins as proof of his America First vision in action.
Trump’s two-gender stance backed by 68 percent taps into a cultural divide pitting traditional views against progressive shifts. He has framed this as defending science and common sense against what he calls radical ideology run amok. Critics argue it alienates younger voters though the poll suggests wider support than expected across age groups.
Compared to Biden’s 42 percent approval in his final 2024 polls Trump’s 52 percent marks a clear rebound from his own 2021 exit at 34 percent. Analysts attribute this to economic optimism and decisive leadership contrasting with Biden’s perceived weakness. The 58 percent favoring him over Biden underscores a retrospective rejection of the prior administration.
Immigration stands out with 81 percent backing criminal alien deportations a policy Trump has championed since his 2016 campaign. Recent high-profile crimes by illegal immigrants have bolstered his case swaying even some Democrats. This could dominate his congressional address as he seeks to lock in legislative support.
DOGE’s waste reduction has become a sleeper hit with 76 percent approval reflecting years of pent-up taxpayer anger. Musk’s outsider approach has lent credibility to Trump’s pledge to drain the swamp a promise critics once dismissed as hollow. The poll suggests this could reshape perceptions of his economic stewardship.
As Trump takes the podium his 52 percent approval offers a strong tailwind though partisan divides persist with Democrats at just 19 percent support. Independents breaking 55 percent in his favor signal a broader base than his first term. Whether this holds through 2025 hinges on delivering on these popular policies amid inevitable opposition.
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| Total News Sources | 43 |
| Left | 14 |
| Right | 15 |
| Center | 11 |
| Unrated | 3 |
| Bias Distribution | 35% Right |
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