President Donald Trump's job approval rating has reached its highest point of the year, registering 47% approval, according to a new Daily Mail/JL Partners survey. The poll, conducted from June 19-21, reflects a significant rebound for President Trump, whose approval numbers had largely hovered between 42% and 43% for the preceding three months, hitting a low in mid-March. This upward trend appears to be directly linked to his administration's recent diplomatic successes in securing a ceasefire with Iran and the subsequent positive economic impacts, particularly a notable decline in energy prices.
"President Trump appears to have got a direct approval bump from the Iran deal, putting him on his second-highest rating of the year so far. That makes sense, given we know voters see a clear link between gas prices and the Iran conflict being open." — James Johnson, Founder of JL Partners
The survey found President Trump with 47% approval and 53% disapproval, marking his strongest performance since late February. This surge in public support comes after a period of intense diplomatic activity focused on de-escalating the nearly four-month conflict with Iran. A central event in these efforts was the G7 summit in France, which President Trump attended, where negotiations to end the conflict were a primary focus. During the summit, President Trump consistently articulated that resolving the war would foster greater global stability and reduce energy costs for consumers worldwide.
These diplomatic endeavors culminated in a memorandum of understanding, which extends the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This agreement provides a 60-day framework for continued negotiations aimed at achieving a broader, permanent peace agreement. The positive response from financial markets underscored the significance of these developments; the S&P 500 reached an all-time high on June 2, the Nasdaq Composite also set a record, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new high on June 16, before all three indexes eased slightly.
A particularly impactful outcome has been the decline in gasoline prices. According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen from $4.52 to $3.93. President Trump highlighted these economic improvements in a recent Truth Social post, stating, "19 million barrels of oil flowed out of the Hormuz Strait yesterday, an all-time record. Oil prices are tumbling down, and the world is a much safer place!"
James Johnson, founder of JL Partners, commented on the poll results, noting a clear public perception linking the administration's actions in Iran to domestic economic conditions. "President Trump appears to have got a direct approval bump from the Iran deal, putting him on his second-highest rating of the year so far," Johnson told the Daily Mail. "That makes sense, given we know voters see a clear link between gas prices and the Iran conflict being open." This shift is notable compared to a May Daily Mail/JL Partners survey, which indicated that 59% of respondents believed the economy was deteriorating while energy prices remained elevated.
The poll also provided a demographic breakdown of President Trump's approval. Republican voters continued to show overwhelming support, with 82% approving of his job performance. Among independent voters, 38% approved, while 52% disapproved. President Trump registered a 45% approval rating among Hispanic voters, with 41% disapproving. White voters gave the President a 46% approval rating. Black voters registered 38% approval and 48% disapproval.
This period of rising approval occurs amidst a busy schedule for the administration, which has included America 250 celebrations and preparations for a UFC event at the White House, alongside the ongoing, critical negotiations with Iran for a lasting peace. The sustained endurance of President Trump's improved approval numbers will likely depend on the ultimate outcome of these delicate negotiations within the 60-day framework for a broader agreement.
