President Joe Biden's presidency approaches its conclusion amid widespread disapproval from the American public.
As President Biden prepares to exit office, his national approval ratings remain substantially low, reflecting widespread disappointment with his administration, Fox News reported.
A CNN poll conducted by SSRS indicates that only 36% of Americans approve of Biden's performance, with a disapproving majority at 64%. This figure ties in with his previous lowest approval rating recorded during his tenure.
USA Today/Suffolk University and Marist College provide slightly more favorable numbers, showing approval ratings of 43% for President Biden. However, these surveys also reveal critical perceptions; 61% of the CNN survey participants label Biden’s term as unsuccessful. Additionally, future historical evaluations are mixed, with 44% of voters in the USA Today/Suffolk University survey predicting Biden will be remembered unfavorably.
President-elect Donald Trump, set to take office on Monday, faces his own set of challenges with public perception. According to a Marist poll, there are elevated expectations for Trump's handling of the economy, despite 44% of respondents viewing him unfavorably. This anticipation builds on Trump's recent reaffirmation of his economic and immigration policies at a January 7 news conference.
In a comprehensive letter to the nation released early Wednesday, President Biden detailed the economic strides made during his term. Here he states:
Today, we have the strongest economy in the world and have created a record 16.6 million new jobs. Wages are up. Inflation continues to come down. The racial wealth gap is the lowest it’s been in 20 years.
Biden’s administration experienced several pivotal moments that significantly impacted his approval ratings. His presidency suffered notably after August 2021 due to criticism over how the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was handled, coupled with a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. His approval rating never managed to climb back into positive territory following this period.
Biden is scheduled to deliver his farewell address in a primetime slot, marking the close of his presidential term. This address follows his recent discourse on foreign policy at the State Department, emphasizing his administration's global engagements.
National polls reflect a hard-hitting verdict on Biden's presidency, with more than a third in the Marist poll believing he will be remembered as one of the lesser U.S. presidents. This stark judgment underscores the challenges he faced and the public’s reaction to his governance solutions.
As the nation transitions from Biden to Trump, the discourse shifts significantly towards economic management, a domain where Trump seems to promise renewed focus and potential. This shift comes amidst a landscape of skepticism but a peculiar hopeful anticipation toward addressing economic challenges.
President-elect Trump, inheriting a polarized landscape, expresses readiness to implement significant changes, particularly in economic policy and immigration. These areas appear to resonate with voters, as reflected in recent polls gauging expectations for Trump's incoming administration.
Reflecting on President Joe Biden's term, he marked it with ambitious attempts to manage unprecedented challenges, including the pandemic and economic fluctuations. While he may highlight successes in his farewell address, national polls indicate that many Americans remain critical of his overall impact as President. As Donald Trump takes on the political baton, the nation watches closely to see how he will implement new policies and address the ongoing economic concerns raised by citizens.
