Biden Leaves Office with 37% Final Approval Rating, Lowest for Any President After One Term; Trump at 47%

Jan 19, 2025, 06:28 AM

President Joe Biden is set to leave office with one of the lowest approval ratings in U.S. history. As of January 2025, Biden's retrospective approval rating stands at 37%, marking a decline from his initial approval of over 50% at the start of his term. This places him just above Donald Trump, whose approval rating was 36% at the end of his first term. Biden's approval ratings have been characterized as historically low, with some sources reporting a final rating of 38%. In contrast, Trump currently enjoys a favorable rating of 47%, the highest of his career. Biden's presidency has faced challenges, including a notable drop in approval following the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in September 2021, when his approval fell to 43%. Overall, Biden's tenure is being evaluated as one of the least popular presidencies in modern history.