Have you noticed how our President’s approval ratings are absolutely through the roof these days? The latest Rasmussen polls show Trump’s popularity skyrocketing to levels not seen since his first term, leaving liberal pundits scratching their heads in disbelief.

Meanwhile, bitter, pathetic Democrats and their media lapdogs continue spinning their usual web of lies. “Trump’s unpopular!” they screech into their empty echo chambers. “Military leaders hate him!” they insist, despite all evidence to the contrary. If only they’d emerge from their coastal bubbles long enough to see what’s happening in real America.

Need proof of how regular Americans truly feel about our Commander-in-Chief? Look no further than what happened at the NCAA wrestling championship this weekend. Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Wyatt Hendrickson had just pulled off a stunning upset victory over Olympic champion Gable Steveson when he did something that sent liberals into a complete meltdown.

The moment was captured perfectly in this report, showing exactly what happened after Hendrickson’s historic win:

From ‘The Daily Wire’:
United States Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Wyatt Hendrickson stopped to salute President Donald Trump, his commander in chief, just after he won his NCAA wrestling championship. Hendrickson could be seen just after his win turning to President Trump, snapping to the position of attention, and rendering a salute. Trump, who was attending the event and seated in the front row, raised his fist in salute to Hendrickson.

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The announcers at the match couldn’t contain their excitement, dubbing Hendrickson “Captain America” as he draped himself in the American flag following his victory. “I can’t believe it,” one announcer gasped, with another adding, “My jaw is on the floor.”

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When Hendrickson appeared on Fox News the next morning, he explained exactly what that moment meant to him.

“That’s pretty special, I gotta be very honest with you,” Hendrickson told “America’s Newsroom” anchor Bill Hemmer. “That is very special, you know when we talk about the final boss — like that is the boss of my boss of my boss, so, you know, having him be there and support the great sport of wrestling and be able to watch me have a historic moment like that, I mean, that’s something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

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Senator David McCormick of Pennsylvania hit the nail on the head when he commented on Hendrickson’s victory: “All the matches were terrific last night, but they saved the best for last! Wyatt Hendrickson, an Air Force Academy graduate, pulled off a huge upset — something I know a little bit about — beating an Olympic champion. When I say when I watch wrestling, I see America — this is what I’m talking about.”

That’s exactly right. Hendrickson’s comeback victory against an Olympic champion mirrors the American spirit – never giving up, fighting until the end, and achieving what others claim is impossible.

Sound familiar? It should, because it’s exactly what President Trump has done throughout his political career.

While the coastal elites mock heartland values, Trump celebrates them. While liberal academics tear down our traditions, Trump defends them.

The spontaneous salute from Lieutenant Hendrickson reveals what regular Americans already know: Trump is a president who commands respect not because he demands it, but because he’s earned it through his commitment to American greatness.

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The moment resonated far beyond the arena, with the video of Hendrickson’s salute going viral across social media. Over 80,000 likes and thousands of shares later, it’s clear that this display of respect struck a chord with patriotic Americans nationwide.

What makes this moment so powerful isn’t just the respect shown to the office of the President – it’s the authenticity behind it. In an age where everything seems staged for maximum political effect, Hendrickson’s impromptu salute cut through the artifice and revealed something genuine.

What a stark contrast to the Biden years, when military leadership seemed more focused on woke politics than battlefield readiness, and when respect for the Commander-in-Chief had to be carefully manufactured for the cameras.

This is the America that the mainstream media doesn’t want you to see. The America where military service is still honored, where patriotism isn’t considered problematic, and where respect for leadership isn’t contingent on party affiliation.

Key Takeaways:

• The spontaneous salute from Air Force Lieutenant Hendrickson to President Trump reveals the genuine respect military members have for their Commander-in-Chief, contradicting liberal media narratives.
• Americans connect with President Trump because he embodies the same never-give-up spirit that defines our national character and traditional values.
• While the mainstream media pushes division and disrespect, real Americans continue to demonstrate the patriotism.

Sources: Daily Wire