Hold onto your hats, folks -- President Donald Trump has just hit a 50% job approval rating in a brand-new poll, a number that’s got conservatives cheering and progressives scratching their heads, as Newsmax reports.

In a survey conducted by InsiderAdvantage over two days in mid-December, Trump’s support surged to its highest point in nearly three months, reflecting a notable shift among voters.

This uptick didn’t come out of nowhere -- it follows a calculated prime-time address from the White House on Dec. 17, where Trump aimed to reset his messaging on domestic issues.

Trump's Strategic Speech Sparks Support

That speech, described as an effort to reassure voters on economic concerns and the rising cost of living, seems to have struck a chord after weeks of shaky polling numbers.

Just a day later, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics dropped fresh inflation data showing a 2.6% rise in the Chained Consumer Price Index over the past year.

While some of those monthly figures might still be revised, the timing couldn’t have been better for Trump to pivot the narrative away from progressive talking points on economic doom and gloom.

Survey Details Reveal Voter Shifts

The InsiderAdvantage poll, reaching 800 likely voters via cellphone calls and texts, pegged Trump’s disapproval at 41%, with 9% still undecided -- a curiously high number for this stage.

Pollster Matt Towery noted that this 50% approval marks a rebound from a dip to 44% in November, suggesting the president’s recent moves are resonating with key demographics.

“After months of Trump hovering at or above 50% approval, our November survey showed a dip to 44%. But in recent days, his approval has moved back into the 50% range,” Towery said.

Independents and Undecideds Hold Key

Towery also pointed out gains among independents, younger voters, and women as driving this latest boost, which gives Trump a 9-point net approval margin -- his widest positive spread since mid-August 2025.

Yet, not everyone’s sold on this comeback story, as Towery himself admitted the unusually high number of undecided respondents hints at lingering doubts.

“Interestingly, our recent job performance surveys have shown the number of undecided respondents at an unusually high number,” Towery added, signaling potential turbulence ahead.

Looking Ahead with Cautious Optimism

With a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points, this poll isn’t a crystal ball, but it does show Trump regaining ground after a rough patch -- something conservatives can take as a small victory.

Still, that 9% undecided bloc, especially among independents, suggests the president can’t rest on his laurels while progressive policies continue to dominate certain voter concerns.

For now, Trump’s back at 50%, and while it’s not a landslide, it’s a reminder that sticking to a message of economic stability over cultural overreach can still move the needle in a polarized nation.