Recent survey shows 45% of Americans approve of Joe Biden's job as president, with 49% disapproving. Approval ratings for his handling of the economy are at 43%, with a disapproval rate of 51%. Results also compare to Donald Trump's approval ratings in August 2020.
Key Points
Approval ratings: 45% overall, 43% for handling the economy
Disapproval ratings: 49% overall, 51% for handling the economy
Comparison to Trump's ratings in August 2020
Pros
Increase in job approval ratings compared to previous months
Higher approval ratings for handling of the economy compared to overall job approval
Cons
Significant disapproval rates for both overall job approval and handling of the economy
Comparison to previous president's approval ratings may influence perception