A recent poll conducted by sources has revealed that a majority of Americans believe President Biden will be remembered as a below-average president once he leaves office. According to the poll, 54% of Americans think Biden's legacy will be either 'below average' (37%) or 'poor' (17%). In contrast, only 19% of respondents believe he will have a positive legacy, with 6% considering him 'outstanding' and 13% rating him as 'above average'.
The poll also found that 26% of Americans predict Biden will be remembered as an average president. When compared to past presidents, Biden received a net positivity rating of -35, with only President Richard Nixon ranking lower at -42. George W. Bush followed closely behind at -9.
It is noted that presidents who face challenging terms, like Biden, often see their approval ratings improve in the years following their presidency. Past presidents such as Jimmy Carter, Trump, and Bush have all experienced this trend.
President-elect Trump's first term received a net positivity rating of -4, while John F. Kennedy was the most popular president with a rating of +68, followed by Ronald Reagan at +38.
The poll was conducted from Dec. 2 - 18, surveying 1,003 U.S. adults via cellphone and landline, with a margin of error of 4%. On the same day as the poll's release, Biden addressed concerns about his age and discussed his legacy in an interview. He expressed uncertainty about serving another four years in office and reflected on his decision to run for president.
Biden emphasized his hope that history will remember him for his efforts to restore the economy and reestablish America's leadership in the world. He highlighted his focus on setting the economy on a positive trajectory and leading the world in defining new norms and standards.
