President Biden’s 13th quarter approval rating is the lowest of his term and the worst among all presidents in modern history, according to a recent Gallup poll. This quarter, he averaged a 38.7 percent job approval rating, the lowest among all presidents since Dwight Eisenhower. In comparison, former President Donald Trump had a higher approval rating of 46.8 percent at the same point in his presidency. President Biden’s approval rating is the lowest to date, with the previous lowest rating held by President George H. W. Bush at 41.8 percent. President Eisenhower continues to hold the highest approval rating at 73.2 percent. Gallup noted that Biden’s 13th quarter approval average ranks in the bottom 12 percent of all presidential quarters since 1945. Other polls have also shown ongoing concerns about President Biden’s performance, with low ratings from Republicans and Independents. As he seeks reelection, positive momentum is needed to strengthen his position, but Americans have not shown increased approval over the past few months. In contrast, President Trump leads in the 2024 race based on polls showing higher support for him compared to President Biden. The stakes of this election are high, with both candidates facing scrutiny and calls for debates from various media outlets.
“In the midst of that backdrop, there is no alternative to the candidates engaging in debates with each other, and presenting their visions for the future of our nation before the American people,” stated a collective message from multiple mainstream media sources.
