Remember how the mainstream media used to gush over Joe Biden’s “return to normalcy” while the rest of us were paying $6 for a dozen eggs? Funny how those same media outlets now can’t seem to find anything positive to say about President Trump, despite growing evidence that Americans are feeling better about the country’s direction. It’s almost like there’s some sort of pattern here—fawning coverage for Democrats, doom and gloom for Republicans.
Well, it turns out that despite the media’s best efforts to convince us otherwise, Americans are increasingly optimistic about where the country is headed under Trump’s leadership. The constant stream of negative headlines simply isn’t matching up with reality—and the latest polling numbers prove it.
The most recent NBC News poll delivered some eye-opening results that have media pundits stammering for explanations. A remarkable 44% of Americans now believe the United States is “headed in the right direction” under President Trump’s leadership—up dramatically from just 27% in November.
America’s Stunning Vote of Confidence
This isn’t just a minor uptick in approval. As NBC News pollster Steve Kornacki explained on “Meet the Press”:
From ‘NBC News’:
“First of all, the mood of the country — this really jumped out. We asked Americans is it on the right direction or the wrong direction, that 44% who say right direction, that’s up since November [27%]. And if that doesn’t seem like a lot, the last time it cracked 40%, you gotta go back to 2012. The last time it actually hit 44 or higher — January of 2004.”
That’s right—the last time Americans felt this good about the country’s direction was during George W. Bush’s first term, more than two decades ago. For context, in 2004, Facebook was just launching, the iPhone didn’t exist, and “Friends” was still airing new episodes.
What makes these numbers even more significant is that the increase isn’t just coming from die-hard Republicans. Kornacki noted that independents are also feeling more optimistic about America’s direction, which suggests Trump’s policies are resonating beyond his base.
Left Behind: Democrats Hit Rock Bottom
While President Trump’s administration is riding high, the Democratic Party is experiencing what can only be described as an existential crisis. The same NBC News poll delivered a gut punch to Democrats, showing their party’s approval rating has crashed to an all-time low of just 27%, with a mere 7% expressing a “very positive” view.
Even more alarming for Democrats, a majority of Americans (55%) now hold negative views of the party, with 38% describing their view as “very negative.” These represent the worst numbers for Democrats since NBC began tracking this metric in 1990.
The situation is so dire that even Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt didn’t try to sugar-coat the results, stating bluntly: “With these numbers, the Democratic Party is not in need of a rebrand. It needs to be rebooted.”
Reality Check: Numbers Don’t Lie
The timing of this poll is particularly interesting, coming after months of media narratives suggesting Americans were experiencing “buyer’s remorse” over the 2024 election. It turns out those narratives were more wishful thinking than factual reporting.
This dramatic shift in public sentiment has occurred despite relentless negative coverage of the Trump administration. Imagine what the numbers might look like if Americans received balanced reporting about the administration’s policies and initiatives.
Americans appear to be responding positively to Trump’s agenda on multiple fronts, particularly his renewed focus on border security, economic policies aimed at reducing inflation, and a stronger international posture. These policy successes are cutting through the media noise and resonating with everyday citizens.
The poll, conducted by bipartisan pollsters Jeff Horwitt and Bill McInturff, surveyed 1,000 registered voters between March 7 and March 11, which means these results reflect current sentiment, not just post-election honeymoon feelings.
Key Takeaways:
- Trump has achieved the highest “right direction” polling (44%) in over 20 years, last seen during Bush’s successful 2004 re-election campaign.
- Independent voters are increasingly joining Republicans in their optimism about America’s future under Trump’s leadership.
- Democrats have hit their lowest approval ratings since 1990, with their own pollsters admitting the party “needs to be rebooted.”
Sources: Daily Wire
