How did Andrew Jackson gain fame during the Indian removal act?

Andrew Jackson gained fame during the Indian Removal Act as a key proponent of the policy that aimed to relocate Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to areas west of the Mississippi River. His military success in the Creek War and the Battle of New Orleans bolstered his reputation as a strong leader. Jackson framed the act as a means of progress for American expansion, appealing to settlers' desires for land. However, this policy led to the forced displacement and suffering of thousands of Native Americans, a legacy that has since drawn significant criticism.