Comparison of Public Perception on President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump
A new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that many Americans believe both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump did more harm than good on key issues during their time in office. Biden is criticized for his handling of the economy and immigration, while Trump faces criticism on voting rights, election security, foreign relations, abortion laws, and climate change.
Key Points
- Americans generally believe both Biden and Trump did more harm than good on key issues
- Specific weak spots for Biden include the economy and immigration, while Trump faces criticism on various issues including voting rights and foreign relations
- Job creation is seen as the best issue for both Biden and Trump
Pros
- Trump's presidency is seen to have helped in job creation and immigration by a significant portion of Americans
- Biden's presidency is credited with spurring job gains and providing additional aid to the economy post-pandemic
Cons
- Biden is criticized for his handling of the economy and immigration
- Trump faces criticism on voting rights, election security, foreign relations, abortion laws, and climate change