According to data from FiveThirtyEight, President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have hit a record low of 37. 4%. This might drastically change the direction of his campaign as election day approaches. This is coupled with worrying poll figures showing that he has lost support among non-white voters.

The White House has also been criticized by some of the progressives on how it dealt with Israel’s conduct in Gaza after the Hamas attack.

After the US took a rather unplanned approach to leaving Afghanistan, Biden’s approval ratings went down and have not recovered to this date. His previous low was when petrol prices crossed $5 a gallon in 2022.

This decline is evident not only among Republican supporters but also among Democrats, and signs of disapproval are emerging.

It’s no surprise that Biden’s approval rating is low as Americans have faced harsh economic challenges, including high inflation rates and low wages. Hence, many deem the measures taken by the Biden administration unfit.

On the other hand, the approval rating of the former president of the United States, Donald Trump, has slightly increased since his leaving office after the storming of the Capitol.

According to the FiveThirtyEight poll aggregator, Trump’s favorability rating is 41.6%. With the felony conviction, Trump is now the first former president to have an unpredictable future ahead of him.

The extreme partisanship of today’s politics could be why neither Trump nor Biden is particularly well-liked. The record, which began in 1956, indicates that Trump and Clinton are the least popular presidents; this was established in 2016.

During the pandemic, Americans expressed frustration at what they deemed stagnation as COVID-19 ravaged the United States. Most people complained about how vaccines and tests were being delivered. Americans blasted the Biden administration for its handling of the pandemic.

The situation on the US-Mexico border remains grave, and people attempt to cross the border into the United States in higher numbers than earlier. Like previous crises, the border crisis has also sparked criticism from voters, who are burdened by the ripple effects of the migrant influx.

The state of the US Congress has been stagnant, and the Biden administration has not been able to create new laws, which has annoyed the citizens of America, who expect solutions to their problems.

The coming months will be critical for both Biden and Trump as they try to manipulate a divided electorate as the election approaches and they navigate one of the most challenging political periods in recent memory.

Biden’s loss of favor from young voters is especially worrisome, given that young Americans, traditionally expected to be core Democratic voters, disapprove of Biden’s performance. This could have severe implications for the president in the November election.

Like Biden, other modern presidents had an average approval rating below 50% during their reelection bids. However, Barack Obama is the only one to win a second term.

With so much at risk, Biden is not taking it easy. His candidature is gathering steam because of his increased public appearances and calculated actions, such as arranging an exceptionally early debate.

Democrats should remember that their strongest political weapon is Joe Biden’s approval rating, which has been declining in the run-up to the midterm elections. They are interested in the party’s ability to maintain power within the Congress.

Nevertheless, there have been some calls in the Democratic party to encourage Biden to be more confrontational in addressing the nation’s challenges. Will this lead to a division in the party?

The Republican Party is oppressing Biden, capitalizing on his low ratings, and making Biden’s issues a means for advancing their agendas. As the president’s approval rating begins to decline, more of his numerous achievements are coming under threat.

The Biden administration wants to persuade people and improve their perception of the president’s achievements. Can the president do anything to garner the necessary support to help turn the tides? Only time will tell if Biden will succeed in swaying voters in his favor.