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Hegseth echoed Trump’s enthusiasm, calling the F-47 a historic leap forward. “This is a big day for our warfighters. This is a big day for our country, a big day in the world … America is going to have generations in the future of air dominance because of this sixth-generation fighter,” he said.
But the fighter jet wasn’t the only headline coming from the Oval Office. Trump also addressed the release of the long-awaited JFK assassination files, suggesting they may not contain bombshell revelations. “I don’t think there’s anything that’s Earth-shattering but you’ll have to make that determination,” he said. “Everything is out there, completely open.”
Beyond military innovation and historical transparency, Trump is also enjoying a fresh wave of political momentum. According to a newly released NBC News poll, the 45th president is seeing his highest approval rating ever—47%—just three months into his second term. That’s a significant improvement from where he stood during his first term and comes with a surprising twist: more Americans now believe the country is on the right track than at any time since 2004.
It’s not all smooth sailing, however. The same poll shows 54% of Americans disapprove of his economic leadership, the first time he’s dipped below majority support on the economy. Still, there’s growing confidence in his trade policies, with 41% backing his approach compared to 38% against.
NBC’s findings point to a mixed bag: while only 40% think Trump’s policies are helping with inflation, another 28% say his actions haven’t made much difference either way. That leeway suggests Americans are still willing to give him a shot.
Perhaps most strikingly, Trump continues to be a political lightning rod. A staggering 90% of Republicans approve of him, compared to just 4% of Democrats — a historic 86-point gap that underscores how divisive and dominant he remains. This is reportedly the largest partisan divide in approval ratings recorded by NBC in 80 years.
Still, the numbers paint a story of resilience. Trump’s current average approval rating, according to RealClearPolitics, sits at 48.2% — higher than it was during the same point in his first term and just shy of President Biden’s 53% at this stage in his presidency.
Even more telling: 44% of registered voters now believe the country is moving in the right direction. That optimism hasn’t been seen since George W. Bush’s administration two decades ago. It’s a stunning reversal from just months ago under the previous leadership, when only 28% felt the nation was on the right track.
Another Trump initiative drawing attention — and protest — is the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. While critics have blasted the move as a bureaucratic overreach, many Americans see promise in the effort to slash federal waste. Polls show 46% support DOGE, while 40% oppose it. Among Trump’s base, it’s viewed as a long-overdue cleanup effort.
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Trump has stood by the initiative, even in the face of backlash over its aggressive cost-cutting measures. His alliance with Elon Musk on the plan has sparked outrage from Democrats, but the president remains undeterred.
Perhaps the most telling shift in the political winds? The Democratic Party is suffering historically low favorability ratings. Only 27% of Americans view the party positively, with 55% expressing a negative opinion — the worst numbers for Democrats in NBC’s polling history. A separate CNN survey shows nearly identical results, with just 29% of respondents holding a favorable view of the party.
As Trump touts military dominance, tighter government spending, and an improving public outlook, it’s becoming clear that his second term is anything but business as usual. Whether you love him or hate him, Trump is reshaping the narrative — and according to the numbers, he’s gaining ground.
