President Donald Trump has been lauded by American voters for his role in brokering a significant Middle East peace deal. The agreement, which led to the release of Israeli hostages and the establishment of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, has effectively ended a harsh two-year conflict. The peace plan was unveiled in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with President Trump heralding the accord as a "new dawn" and the "end of an age of terror and death."
"Trump is the Peace President. That’s the verdict of the American public who give him the title of the living president to have done most for peace in the Middle East." – James Johnson, JL Partners Co-Founder
This diplomatic achievement has reunited families separated by the terror attacks of October 7, 2023, marking one of the most notable breakthroughs in the region for decades. A new poll conducted by Daily Mail/JL Partners indicates that President Trump has received more votes for his accomplishments in the Middle East than his four predecessors in the White House combined. The poll also shows an approval rating of 51 percent for his international diplomacy, and a personal favorability score of 47 percent, an increase from 44 percent in July.
James Johnson, co-founder of JL Partners, has been quoted saying, “Trump is the Peace President. That’s the verdict of the American public who give him the title of the living president to have done most for peace in the Middle East.” The sentiment is echoed across party lines, with 33 percent of Democrats acknowledging that Trump has exceeded expectations in his peace efforts and 55 percent of voters approving his handling of Middle East diplomacy.
When survey participants were asked who has contributed most to Middle East peace, 38 percent credited President Trump, followed by 16 percent for Barack Obama, 7 percent each for Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, and only 4 percent for George W. Bush. Trump's arrival in Israel coincided with the release of the final 20 hostages, completing a mission that Democrats had not fully accomplished, despite former President Biden's efforts to secure 24 hostages during his term.
Republican strategist Mark Bednar praised President Trump, stating, “Trump has shown time and again that he’s willing to think outside the box, bring people together, and get outcomes that result in a stronger America and a safer world.” With the cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the hostages' safe return, public recognition of Trump's foreign policy successes is evident. The President is now shifting his focus to Ukraine, planning high-level diplomacy with President Zelensky in the coming days.
The poll, which included 1,004 registered voters, was conducted shortly after President Trump's significant Middle East trip and has a margin of error of ±3.1 percent. It underscores a narrative of Trump achieving a tangible, lasting peace in one of the world's most volatile regions—an accomplishment many Americans feel eluded Obama and Biden.
