President Biden's approval rating has reached a new low with just one month left in office, according to a recent national poll conducted by Marquette Law School. The poll, conducted from December 2-11, reveals that Biden's approval rating stands at 34%, with 66% of respondents expressing disapproval.
This marks a four-percentage-point decrease from October and represents the lowest approval rating for Biden since he assumed office four years ago. The president's approval ratings have been fluctuating in the mid-30s to low-40s in various national surveys, with the most recent poll showing a 41% approval rating.
During his initial six months in office, Biden enjoyed approval ratings in the low to mid-50s. However, his numbers began to decline in August 2021 following criticism of his handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and a surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly among the unvaccinated population.
Factors contributing to the decline in Biden's approval include rising inflation since the summer of 2021 and the increase in migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Comparatively, former President Donald Trump ended his first term with a 47% approval rating. A recent Marquette survey indicates that 53% of adults nationwide approve of Trump's performance during his first term, marking a three-point increase from the previous poll.
The survey also reveals a divided public opinion on Trump's cabinet appointments for a potential second administration, with 49% approving and 51% disapproving.
Trump's favorable rating currently stands at 49%, his highest post-first administration period, while Biden's favorable rating is at 37%. Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a decline in favorability from 45% to 41%, with a 57% unfavorable rating.
Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance holds a 35% favorable and 47% unfavorable rating in the latest survey. The Marquette Law School poll has an overall sampling error of plus or minus 3.6 percentage points.
