The Biden burden: low approval ratings, soaring inflation and a COVID-19 culture war

In the face of a raging pandemic, political upheaval and overwhelming unemployment, Americans were looking for calm, confident and competent leadership.

Yet 10 months into Biden’s presidency, his approval rating has plummeted to a new low of 38%, according to a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll released this month.

In the face of a raging pandemic, political upheaval and overwhelming unemployment, Americans were looking for calm, confident and competent leadership.

Yet 10 months into Biden’s presidency, his approval rating has plummeted to a new low of 38%, according to a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll released this month.

Everywhere we turn, criticisms of Biden’s leadership abound. Global supply chain challenges exist along with historic levels of inflation, including skyrocketing prices for gas, food and other goods. And the COVID-19 culture war about masks, vaccination mandates and travel bans continues.