New poll shows how Biden's approval ratings compare to Trump

[DonViejo]

Mar 11, 2021 12:00 PM EST

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Laura Santhanam

President Joe Biden has assumed leadership of the United States at one of its most unstable moments in modern history. A new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll reveals how Americans feel about the 46th president’s performance so far, and how it compares to former President Donald Trump.

Roughly half of Americans approve of what Biden has done so far

About half of Americans — 49 percent — said they approve of how Biden has served as president so far, less than two months into his presidency, according to the latest poll. But as was the case with his predecessor, whose last year in office was marred by the pandemic, much of that support comes from people who identify as members of his own party. Among Democrats, Biden’s approval rating was 87 percent. But only 11 percent of Republicans and43 percent of independents said they approved of the president.

Another 42 percent of Americans disapprove of what Biden has done so far as president, including 81 percent of Republicans and 43 percent of independents.

Still, Biden currently has a higher job approval rating than former President Donald Trump ever reached during his four years in the White House, according to Marist polling data. And support for Biden seems to be growing. In this latest poll, 52 percent of Americans said they had a favorable impression of him. That’s up from 41 percent in October 2019 in the midst of Trump’s first impeachment. Since then, Biden has inched up in favorability.

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[IrishAfricanAmerican]

1. There's a whole lot of stupid in this country.

smh...

[redstatebluegirl]

2. That 42 percent should not get the money he just pushed through for them.

Of course, Joe would not do that, and could not do that, but by God I would.

[piddyprints]

3. WTF is wrong with that 42 percent?

It's been 50 or so days ... he's way ahead on vaccinations. He got the stimulus bill passed. He speaks in complete, coherent sentences, he doesn't spend every waking moment watching tv or golfing or tweeting, etc. I mean, WTF?

[Etherealoc1]

4. Must be an

Outlier, there is no way his rating is ths

low, 87% Democrats

43% independents, not buying it.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. I have noticed that every time a new poll comes out,

Biden's approval rating is lower than the last one. I think he started at 60%. And now under half approve? Really? What exactly is going on?

[LizBeth]

6. I just saw a poll today saying 60% and have seen none this low so I am confused this number.