A recent poll highlights President Biden’s struggles to win widespread approval from the American public, painting a stark contrast to his predecessors. According to the survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, only about 25% of Americans rated Biden as a “good” or “great” president. Among Democrats, just 1 in 10 described him as “great,” while 4 in 10 labeled him “good.”
In comparison, Donald Trump left office with 36% of Americans considering him “good” or “great,” while Barack Obama’s final approval ratings were far stronger, with 52% offering similar praise when he exited the White House in 2016.
The data reveals deeper dissatisfaction with Biden’s presidency, as nearly half of respondents (47%) labeled him a “poor” or “terrible” leader. This figure mirrors the 49% of Americans who rated Trump similarly at the end of his term. Interestingly, 28% of respondents viewed Biden as “average,” compared to just 15% who gave Trump the same assessment four years ago. Among independents, only 10% rated Biden as “good” or “great,” with 34% deeming him “average.”
A recent Gallup Poll echoes these findings, reporting that 54% of Americans believe Biden has been a “poor” or “below average” president. These numbers underscore significant challenges for Biden as he works to connect with a diverse and skeptical electorate.
Biden’s leadership left many Americans feeling financially worse off. About 40% of respondents said their personal and family situations had declined since Biden took office. By contrast, only 25% of Americans expressed similar sentiments at the end of Trump’s or Obama’s presidencies.
As Biden concludes his term, the data underscores widespread dissatisfaction, both within his party and across the political spectrum, raising questions about his legacy and political future.
