Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s farewell address on Wednesday night was a last-ditch effort to fluff his feathers before vacating the White House. As the nation braces for President-elect Donald Trump’s impending return, Biden delivered a nostalgic ramble about the Statue of Liberty and democracy, all while patting himself on the back for his purported accomplishments. Sadly for the sitting president, those accomplishments are as believable as a unicorn at a county fair. Forced out of the race by his own party, Biden has more to worry about than just packing up the Oval Office; his approval ratings are falling faster than a lead balloon.
CNN graciously provided the numbers that showcase Biden’s plummeting popularity. As he prepares to leave office, he’s doing so with a staggering approval rating of just 36 percent among U.S. adults. Notably, he has managed to alienate his own party as well, as only 71 percent of Democrats and a mere 59 percent of liberals managed to muster up enough enthusiasm to say they approve of his presidency. Even the liberal news network couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room—Biden’s dismal performance has left him sitting at the bottom of the approval barrel.
Biden leaving office with a record-low approval rating, as 61% say his presidency was a failure. pic.twitter.com/hrEwMX4NfP
— Tom Stiglich (@TStig822) January 17, 2025
His track record on pivotal issues is enough to raise eyebrows. Just 33 percent of adults approve of his handling of the economy, a subject on which Biden has frequently claimed to be a champion. Immigration? The numbers get worse, with only 31 percent of Americans giving him a thumbs up. Even in foreign affairs, an area often touted by leaders as a strong suit, he barely manages to achieve a 32 percent approval rating. When it comes to “helping the middle class” — a phrase that seems to roll off his tongue easily — he can only line up a paltry 36 percent approval. It’s almost as if voters are now keenly aware that his claims don’t match reality.
The irony of the situation doesn’t end there. Even Vice President Kamala Harris, who has yet to prove her worth, boasts a higher favorable rating than Biden, at 39 percent. That’s right—Harris, who stepped into the limelight only after Biden’s own colleagues kicked him to the curb, is statistically better liked than the president himself. Despite this, half of the country still holds a negative view of her, showcasing just how low the bar has been set.
What’s truly staggering is that over 61 percent of Americans view Biden’s presidency as a failure, surpassing the doubts people had regarding former President Trump. Compared to Trump’s final days in office, where only 55 percent deemed his presidency a flop, the findings are both telling and entertaining. The only individual to tumble lower in public opinion polls is George W. Bush, who, despite facing a recession, managed to retain some level of respect.
In this farewell moment, Biden’s situation serves as a comical reminder of what happens when ideals collide with reality. Many respondents attribute his failures directly to his own personal shortcomings, rather than any extenuating circumstances—talk about a self-inflicted wound! With a solid show of confidence, the electorate seems to have made it clear that Biden’s time in office has been a comedy of errors, leaving many Americans anxiously awaiting a change at the helm. The clock ticks down, and the lessons learned from this administration? They might just echo in the halls of history—loudly.
