Results of a new Harvard University/Harris poll showing President Donald Trump’s moves are popular among Americans mean that the “media outrage” over his administration is “completely disconnected from the reality of what’s happening in the rest of the country,” Trump senior adviser Jason Miller told Newsmax on Wednesday.

“The fact of the matter is people are excited that the border is finally closed,” Miller told Newsmax’s “Wake Up America.” “People are excited that we’re nearing a peace deal in Ukraine, plus also the U.S. is being paid back for some of the money that we’ve invested so far, making sure that we’re bringing about peace in the Middle East — all these great things.”

This month’s poll put Trump’s approval rating at 52% with voters saying they are most satisfied with his performance on the border, government spending, and other key administration issues.

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