Most in US expect Biden presidency will be viewed negatively: Gallup

Most Americans expect that President Biden’s four-year tenure will be viewed more negatively than positively, according to a new survey.

The poll, released Tuesday by Gallup, found that 54 percent of adults in the U.S. believe Biden will go down in history as a “poor" — 17 percent — or "below average" — 37 percent —president. Less than one-in-five respondents, roughly 19 percent, said he will be remembered as "outstanding" or "above average."

Another 26 percent said he will be remembered as simply an "average" leader.

Compared to the other nine most recent U.S. presidents, Biden's numbers were closest to former President Nixon (R). While Nixon has less “poor” ratings — 30 percent — compared to the outgoing president, Biden has more above-average and outstanding reviews, Gallup noted.

Former President John F. Kennedy (D) fared the best among respondents, getting a +68 net rating. Former President Reagan was second at +38 while former President Obama got third place at +21, the survey shows.

More Democrats think that Biden’s term in the White House will be seen as outstanding or above average, 44 percent, than just average, 38 percent. Some 16 percent said he will have a below average or poor rating, according to the poll.

Republicans and independents largely think the president's term will be seen in a dark light. Around 93 percent of GOP voters said his Oval Office run will be regarded as either poor, 76 percent, or below average, 17 percent.

Just over half of independents, 51 percent, think that Biden’s legacy as president will be seen as negative compared to 15 percent who said it will be a positive, the data shows.

The numbers come as Biden has less than two weeks left in office before President-elect Trump returns. Trump was certified as the official 2024 election winner on Monday.

The Gallup poll was conducted from Dec. 2-18 among 1,003 adults and has a margin of error of 4 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level.

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