A recent poll conducted indicates that President Joe Biden will be leaving office with his approval rating at the lowest level of his term. The poll shows that 36% of US adults approve of the way Biden handled the presidency, matching his previous low mark in CNN polling. Specifically, fewer respondents rated his performance positively on immigration (31%), foreign affairs (32%), or the economy (33%).
Senior administration officials have suggested that Biden's current approval rating may be influenced by the challenges of being in office and that history may remember him more favorably in the future. Some officials have drawn parallels to former President Jimmy Carter, who faced similar challenges during his term.
Despite claims of success, some officials within the administration have acknowledged that the American voters have rejected their agenda. In the final weeks of the administration, advisers worked on disbursing funds for ongoing projects and debated strategies to protect certain policies from the incoming Trump administration.
There are differing philosophies within the administration regarding the election results, with some interpreting them as a sign that the American people want to see more of Donald Trump's agenda. However, President Biden reportedly believes in preventing harm to individuals and has taken actions such as historic clemency measures and a pardon for his son.
