According to a recent poll, President Joe Biden’s public approval ratings have dipped closer to their lowest points during his administration.
The Reuters Ipsos poll released in early July revealed that the incumbent president’s approval rating dropped to 40%, a slight decrease of one percentage point from the figure in June.
Insights From Public Opinion Poll
While the public’s approval of Biden reached its lowest point to date in May 2022, standing at 36%, it has since risen to 40% and has remained at that level.
The poll indicated that 21% of respondents cited the economy as the main issue, while 15% expressed concerns about crime or corruption.
Biden’s unveiling of his Bidenomics program last month coincided with the survey, allowing the Democratic president to claim credit for boosting the US economy.
In an effort to further promote his economic agenda, the White House has planned an economic tour over the next two weeks, with First Lady Jill Biden traveling to crucial 2024 election battleground areas like Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Comparatively, former President Donald Trump had a 41% approval rating at the same point in his administration, similar to Biden’s current level.
The survey also sought opinions on recent news coverage of divisive Supreme Court rulings. Respondents were nearly evenly split on the court’s decision to strike down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, with 49% agreeing and 48% disagreeing.
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Majority Favors Imposing Limits On Supreme Court Justices
However, a majority of 60% supported the decision to remove affirmative action in admissions to higher education.
Furthermore, over 70% of respondents expressed favorability towards implementing term limits for Supreme Court justices, including 85% of Democrats and 56% of Republicans.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll gathered data from 1,028 participants over three days and had a margin of error of three points.
It concluded on Monday, capturing public sentiment during that specific timeframe.
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