President Donald Trump just received a major boost in momentum—his approval rating is climbing sharply after his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump’s Approval Rating Surges After Putin Meeting
A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows that 54% of voters now approve of Trump’s performance in office, compared to 44% who disapprove. That puts Trump at a net +10 approval rating, a dramatic jump from July’s survey where he only held a narrow +2 margin.
For conservatives who have long complained about skewed media coverage, this poll is proof that the American people are paying attention to results—not headlines.
Why This Poll Matters for Republicans
Approval ratings are more than just numbers. They serve as an early indicator of how voters will respond in the 2026 midterm elections, where Republicans hope to expand their majority and secure the future of President Trump’s America First agenda.
Pollster Matt Towery noted that Trump is now leading in nearly every demographic. His support among African Americans and Hispanics has grown, and white voters are standing firmly at 64%. Younger voters under 65 also back him by wide margins. The only group showing consistent resistance is the nation’s most senior voters, who have historically leaned more cautious.
Trump Slams “Fake News” After Summit
Of course, the media tried to spin the Alaska summit as a failure. But Trump fired back in classic fashion, calling out the “Fake News media” for their relentless bias.
On Truth Social, the president wrote:
“For the past three days the Fake News has been claiming I took a ‘major loss’ by holding a summit with President Vladimir Putin here in the United States. The truth is, Putin would have preferred to meet anywhere else, and the media knows it. If I had agreed to hold it outside the U.S., the Democrat-run press would have attacked me for that instead. These people are truly sick.”
His response resonates with conservatives across the country who have grown tired of the double standards in press coverage.
Momentum Heading Into 2026
This polling bounce couldn’t come at a more important time. Trump’s leadership and America First policies remain front and center as the GOP prepares for the 2026 midterms. Maintaining this momentum could be the difference between Republicans securing long-term control—or allowing Democrats to claw their way back.
The president is also working on major diplomatic efforts. Plans are underway for a potential trilateral meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, alongside discussions with European leaders at the White House. While critics complain, Trump continues moving forward with bold diplomacy aimed at securing peace on America’s terms.
Bottom Line
Despite the nonstop attacks from the media and the Left, the American people are rallying behind President Trump. His rising approval rating shows that voters want strength, results, and leadership—not endless political theater.
If this trend continues, Trump and the Republican Party could enter 2026 with unstoppable momentum—and Democrats may face a political reckoning.