Two new polls have emerged that suggest troubling news for President Biden as he gears up for a potential 2024 rematch against former President Trump. The CNN national survey shows Biden trailing Trump by six points, and Gallup indicates that Biden had the lowest approval rating during the first quarter of his re-election year of any president in the past 70 years. In a head-to-head matchup, Trump leads Biden 49%-43% among registered voters, and in a five-person race, Trump comes out on top at 42%, with Biden at 33%, and other candidates like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Cornell West, and Jill Stein receiving lower percentages.
Despite other national polls showing a much closer contest between Biden and Trump, the CNN survey reflects Trump’s growing favorability among Americans over time. The survey suggests that 55% of Americans now view Trump’s presidency as a success, which is an increase from previous polls. In contrast, 61% rate Biden’s presidency as a failure, with only 39% calling it a success. This shift in public opinion could potentially give Trump an advantage in the upcoming election.
Biden’s approval rating remains low in the new poll, with only 40% of Americans approving of the job he’s doing in the White House. Gallup reports that Biden had an average job approval rating of 38.7% during his 13th quarter in office, which is the lowest of any president since Dwight Eisenhower. Of the four other presidents who had approval ratings under 50% in the first quarter of their re-election year, only Barack Obama was able to win a second term.
The CNN poll was conducted by SSRS from April 18-23, with 1,212 adults questioned. The survey’s margin of error is plus or minus 3.4 percentage points. Trump’s strong numbers in the poll are highlighted by his social media comments praising the “GOOD POLL NUMBERS” from CNN. As the 2024 election approaches, it will be crucial for both candidates to focus on strategies that resonate with voters and address the concerns that are reflected in these latest polling numbers. Voters will ultimately have the final say in deciding who will lead the country for the next four years.
