President Joe Biden faced challenges this week, with campus protests against his Middle East policies, increasing unemployment and inflation, and dropping reelection polls. The jobs report revealed weaker-than-expected numbers, causing the unemployment rate to rise to 3.9% and highlighting the administration’s struggle in job creation. Inflation also remained a concern, particularly in fuel and housing prices.
Biden’s support in election polls began to decline, with one survey showing him trailing former President Donald Trump by 10 points. Campus protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict were also a point of contention, with Biden facing criticism for his response. Pollster John Zogby gave the week a C-minus grade, noting Biden’s struggles with young and progressive voters.
Conservative analyst Jed Babbin criticized Biden’s handling of the week’s events, including student loan forgiveness and plans to bring Palestinian refugees to the United States. Babbin also raised concerns about Biden’s regulatory actions, such as permitting transgender males to participate in women’s sports and potential plans to import illegal aliens from the Gaza Strip.
Overall, Biden’s approach to these challenges and controversies received mixed reviews and highlighted the difficulties he faces as President.
