President Joe Biden’s first term in office has been characterized by historic levels of unpopularity. According to Gallup, Biden has some of the lowest polling results in terms of people’s confidence in his ability to handle the U.S. economy since 2001. Only 38% trust Biden on economic matters, an increase from last year’s 35%, making him second only to George W. Bush in 2008. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is polling at 46%, leading independents over Biden on this crucial issue.
Biden’s presidency has been marked by a tendency to focus on unpopular topics and chase votes on issues that do not resonate with the majority of the population. For example, his approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict has alienated many Americans who overwhelmingly support Israel. Additionally, his emphasis on issues like student debt and climate change, while important to some, may not align with the priorities of a majority of young voters, with the economy ranking as their top concern.
Critics argue that Biden’s agenda is influenced by out-of-touch progressive activists and distorted by social media, leading to a disconnect between his priorities and those of the American people. Despite his grandiose self-image as a historic statesman, many view Biden as an incompetent leader who fails to address issues that truly matter to the public.
Biden’s record-low popularity has even put him at risk of losing to Trump in upcoming polls, a scenario that would further solidify his place in history as a historically unpopular president. Biden’s presidency, it seems, is shaping up to be historic for all the wrong reasons.
