U.S. Presidents Ranked by Approval Rating

Joe Biden won the 2020 election in a deeply divided America, defeating Donald Trump with a message of unity and stability. After decades in the Senate and eight years as vice president under Barack Obama, he presented himself as an experienced, steady hand who could restore normalcy after years of political chaos.

At first, Biden’s approval rating was solid, hovering around 55%. But as inflation rose, immigration issues grew, and the war in Afghanistan ended chaotically, his support began to fade. By the third year of his term, his approval had dropped below 40%, averaging around 41% overall by 2025.